
Engineering Manager - Growth (Activation) Apollo.io. Your Role & Mission. As an . Engineering Manager, Growth (Activation). at Apollo.io, you will lead a team focused on improving activation metrics, onboarding, feature adoption, and user engagement. You will work at the intersection of engineering, product, and data to build experimentation-driven solutions that enhance user retention and drive business impact.. Your responsibilities will include:. Defining and driving activation strategies. to improve key growth metrics such as onboarding completion rates, feature adoption, and product engagement.. Managing and scaling a high-performing team. of engineers (5-8, with plans to grow).. Guiding technical direction. for A/B testing frameworks, experimentation platforms, and long-term foundational projects.. Working cross-functionally. with Product, Design, and Data teams to develop and execute impactful growth initiatives.. Ensuring team alignment with business goals. , shielding engineers from distractions while fostering a culture of ownership, learning, and execution speed.. Communicating effectively with customers and stakeholders. , ensuring that activation issues are addressed efficiently.. What We Look For. 8+ years of software engineering experience. with a track record of leading impactful projects.. 3-5 years of engineering management experience. , preferably leading senior engineers and managers in a fast-paced environment.. Growth engineering mindset. with experience in improving Activation metrics through experimentation, A/B testing, and data-driven decision-making.. Technical depth in backend or full-stack development. , with proficiency in . Ruby, Python, and data-driven architectures. .. Experience with . activation, onboarding, and feature adoption initiatives. in B2B SaaS products.. Strong . cross-functional collaboration skills. , working closely with Product and Data teams to execute growth strategies.. Startup experience. or the ability to thrive in a fast-scaling, high-ownership environment.. Nice to Have. Experience with . React, MongoDB, SQL, Elasticsearch, and data platforms. like Snowflake, Databricks, and Airflow.. Hands-on experience leveraging . AI tools. for software development efficiency.. Understanding of . data privacy and security best practices. .