[Remote] Engineering Manager, International Expansion - Remote USA (*eligible states)

Remote, USA • Full-time • Posted 2026-05-04

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods. In this role, you will lead a team of engineers to develop Ruby on Rails and Elixir systems, focusing on international expansion and enhancing customer experience in new markets.

You will lead and mentor a team of talented software engineers in designing and implementing high-quality software solutions
Lead the engineering efforts in our e-commerce platform, focusing on scalability, user experience, and international expansion strategies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, ML team, and marketing, to develop and implement international capabilities to buyers
Oversee the development and maintenance of our core systems built on Ruby on Rails and Elixir, ensuring scalability, performance, and security
Mentor and manage a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation
Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging team members to explore new technologies and practices
Work cross-functionally with various teams to align engineering activities with broader company objectives

Proven track record in managing and scaling distributed, public cloud-native systems and services
Hands-on experience in collaborating with machine learning teams
Strong understanding of relational database systems (MySQL or PostgreSQL preferred)
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire a team of engineers
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Extensive experience in Ruby on Rails development and architecture
Experience in working on and improving performance of Jamstack based applications
Experience with CRMs such as Salesforce
Experience with Elixir or a willingness to learn and incorporate it into our tech stack
Proven experience guiding a product launch into new international markets, including navigating the engineering work required for localization, regional payment gateways, and compliance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
9 Paid Company Holidays
Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)

The RealReal is an online marketplace for authenticated and consigned luxury goods. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.therealreal.com.

The RealReal has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2025, 10 in 2024, 10 in 2023, 14 in 2022, 8 in 2021, 6 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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