Engineering Manager

Arketa is building the operating system for modern fitness and wellness. Our mission is to make wellness more accessible by empowering studios and wellness entrepreneurs to grow beyond in-person classes. We provide a powerful, all-in-one platform to manage and scale hybrid wellness businesses—whether online, in-person, or both.

With Arketa, users can easily manage schedules, accept bookings and payments, build on-demand video libraries, host retreats, and run marketing campaigns via text and email. We also offer fully branded apps and websites, so studios can deliver a seamless, professional experience across every customer touchpoint.

We’ve raised $15M in Series A funding and are growing quickly. It’s a unique moment to join us—we’re building a category-defining company in a fast-moving space, and we’re looking for teammates who are excited to help shape the future of wellness.

The Role:

We’re looking for an Engineering Manager to lead and grow two teams of engineers responsible for 2 of Arketa’s 4 core product lines. This is a highly impactful role where you’ll balance leadership and technical guidance, working closely with Product and Design to deliver features that directly shape the future of wellness.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers working across 2 product lines.

• Partner with Product and Design leadership to define strategy, goals, and roadmaps.

• Drive technical excellence through architecture decisions, code reviews, and best practices.

• Ensure on-time delivery of features while balancing quality, scalability, and speed.

• Collaborate with other engineering managers to align technical direction across all product lines.

• Play a key role in hiring, onboarding, and growing top engineering talent.

• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in engineering management.

• Experience leading teams that own multiple product areas or lines.

• Strong technical background with familiarity in modern web technologies (Rails, React, Node, or similar).

• Proven track record of shipping customer-facing products at scale.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering, product, and design.

• Passion for developing people and building high-performing teams.
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary, Stock Options, and Performance-based Bonuses

• Comprehensive Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

• Unlimited PTO

• Annual Company Offsites

• Wellness Reimbursement

• Catered Lunches/Snacks in NY

• Ownership and Opportunity for Advancement

For this role, the estimated annual base salary range is $190,000–$240,000, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer equity and performance-based bonuses as part of our total compensation package. We believe in compensating fairly and transparently, and we’re happy to provide more detail during the interview process.

Arketa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. We actively encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters innovation and creativity, and we welcome candidates who share our values of respect, collaboration, and excellence.