Senior Engineering Manager

At Zego, we know that traditional motor insurance holds good drivers back. It s too complicated, too expensive, and it doesn t take into account how well you actually drive.

That s why, since 2016, we ve been on a mission to change all of that. Our mission at Zego is to offer the lowest priced insurance for good drivers.

From van drivers and gig workers to everyday car drivers, our customers are our driving force - they re at the heart of everything we do.

We ve sold tens of millions of policies so far, and raised over $200 million in funding. And we re only just getting started.

We re looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead multiple teams across Zego s core technology areas. In this role, you ll support Engineering Managers, Tech Leads, and Staff+ Engineers, overseeing an org of 15-20 people with room to scale as we grow.

You ll lead across three high-impact areas:

• Core Platform - The backend powering all our insurance products.
• Developer Platform - The driver of our Engineering productivity in the AI age
• AI Platform - The foundations that help us scale AI throughout the company.

This role sits at the heart of our product portfolio, giving you the opportunity to expand Zego s competitive advantage in building insurance products that reward great driving, powered by AI.

While this is not a hands-on coding role, you ll bring strong technical experience and a background as a backend-focused senior engineer, with bonus points for AI or ML exposure.

• Lead multiple cross-functional engineering teams in a high-growth environment
• Set a high bar for engineering and operational excellence, ensuring system quality, performance, and maintainability
• Drive architectural decisions and technical direction, partnering closely with Tech Leads and Staff Engineers
• Own delivery outcomes, collaborating with Product, Data, Marketing, and Strategy to set product vision and execute
• Operate as a business leader - your role goes beyond engineering delivery. Expect direct engagement with senior leadership and C-level to shape company strategy
• Provide exceptional people leadership - coaching, developing, and growing Engineering Managers and Tech Leads
• Continually improve product team maturity, ways of working, and decision-making frameworks.

• Impact-Driven You focus on outcomes, not just output. You prioritise initiatives that move the business needle and create user value, helping teams iterate and achieve measurable goals
• Technical Depth Strong background as a senior engineer in distributed systems and backend development (dynamic and statically typed languages). Comfortable supporting mobile teams; exposure to AI & ML engineering is a plus
• Product Focus You bring a strong product mindset, working closely with Product to shape strategy and maximise impact for users and the business
• Accountable for Delivery You own execution and delivery. You know when to escalate, how to unblock your teams, and how to balance speed with quality
• Engineering Excellence Champion You re accountable for technical outcomes and individual engineer growth. You challenge, review, and guide technical decisions—especially at Staff+ levels
• Experienced People Leader You ve managed 1-2+ Engineering Managers or Tech Leads and led orgs of 15-30 engineers. You develop talent through coaching, 1:1s, and feedback
• Exceptional Communicator You simplify complex technical topics for non-technical stakeholders. You help others weigh trade-offs and make sound decisions quickly
• Strong Stakeholder Partner You build trusted relationships across Product, Data, and Strategy. You help improve collaboration and organisational alignment
• Organisational Impact You contribute to company-wide best practices, influencing both managerial and technical standards
• AI- You will be someone who s actively curious about how AI can enhance your work - keen to experiment, learn quickly, and apply tools that improve productivity, streamline tasks, or unlock new ways of thinking. Whether you re already hands-on or fast building confidence, you take ownership of staying ahead and working smarter.

Joining Zego is a…