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Engineering Manager, Advisor EnablementTraveltechessentialist • New York, NY, US
Engineering Manager, Advisor Enablement

Engineering Manager, Advisor Enablement

Traveltechessentialist • New York, NY, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

About Fora

Fora is the modern travel agency, redefining what it means to be a travel advisor in today's world. We're a next-generation platform that provides a comprehensive, business-in-a-box solution —combining cutting-edge technology personalized training a vibrant community , and exclusive industry partnerships —all designed to empower anyone with a passion for travel to turn that passion into a thriving business. Whether you're a travel enthusiast or an experienced professional, Fora equips you with everything needed to launch and scale a successful travel advisory business , making it the ultimate way to align work with your lifestyle.

At the heart of Fora is our mission : to enable 100,000 entrepreneurs to transform their love for travel into a fulfilling full-time or part-time career, offering unparalleled flexibility, autonomy, and support. We believe that everyone, from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs, can build a career that's both profitable and aligned with their passions.

Our platform combines innovative technology with the human touch, offering :

  • Best-in-class training programs to help agents develop expert knowledge, no matter their starting point.
  • A powerful suite of tools for booking, client management, and marketing, ensuring agents can focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences.
  • Access to an engaged community of fellow advisors , fostering collaboration, support, and shared learning.
  • Exclusive partnerships with top travel brands, providing access to competitive rates, perks, and experiences that elevate advisors' offerings.

Since our founding in 2021 by experienced travel entrepreneurs Henley Vazquez Jake Peters , and Evan Frank , Fora has experienced rapid growth, expanding to a team of 130

  • full-time employees
  • based in downtown New York City Earlier this year, we announced our $60 million Series B and C investment rounds , led by Thrive Capital and Insight Partners , with participation by previous investors including Forerunner and Heartcore Capital. This funding represents a vote of confidence in the enduring power of entrepreneurship, and secures our ability to build a category-defining travel brand. We have a vision for the future that leverages the best of humans and the best of technology to create the first truly unified platform for all travel needs - from staycation to the safari.

    We're proud of the recognition we've received, including :

  • LinkedIn's Top Startups List 2024
  • Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2025 and 2023
  • Built In 2025 Best Places to Work
  • And several "top agency" awards from our fantastic partners including Virtuoso, IHG, Four Seasons , and more
  • Fora is a mission-driven company that believes in the power of entrepreneurship, community, and passion. As we continue to grow, we are looking for more talented and like-minded individuals to join our team - people who are excited about transforming the travel space and helping us scale our vision globally.

    About The Role

    We're looking for an Engineering Manager to lead and empower a cross-functional sprint team on Fora's Advisor Enablement pod. Our team's mission is to empower a new generation of travel entrepreneurs by designing smart, scalable tools that make trip planning seamless and impactful. From itinerary builders to workflow automations, you'll collaborate closely with Product, Design, and your engineers to drive impactful business outcomes and craft solutions that free advisors to focus on what they do best : curating extraordinary travel experiences. Your work will involve a balanced mix of building new, innovative features from scratch and enhancing existing functionality.

    We expect our managers to be masters of the craft and be able to go deep into the details, mastering the fundamentals and honing their skills. The ideal candidate is a first principles thinker who is passionate about developing people, driving technical excellence, and achieving sustainable business results through thoughtful leadership and collaboration.

    Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Product and Design to shape product strategy, ensuring that your team builds the right solutions that drive the highest impact on the business.
  • Improve team efficiency and engineering velocity, ensuring your team delivers value quickly without compromising on quality, maintainability, or reliability.
  • Guide architecture and technical decisions, balancing trade-offs and proactively anticipating future issues to ensure robust and scalable solutions.
  • Drive operational excellence across reliability, performance, cost-efficiency, design consistency, and maintainable code.
  • Promote high team engagement, employee happiness, continuous skill development, and professional growth.
  • Mentor engineers, provide constructive feedback, and support direct reports to help them overcome challenges and deliver on ambitious goals.
  • Perform hands-on technical work, contributing to code reviews, debugging, and implementing functionality.
  • Participate in hiring processes and attracting top engineering talent to support the continued growth of your team and our organization.
  • Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles (e.g., Engineering Manager or Tech Lead), with a proven track record of driving successful product deliveries and team growth.
  • 8+ years experience in web systems development.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, effectively manage performance, and build highly motivated, engaged teams.
  • Strong technical acumen, with experience making informed architectural decisions, addressing technical debt, and setting robust engineering standards.
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills, including the ability to break down complex projects, anticipate risks, and deliver consistently high-quality outcomes.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders and facilitate productive, drama-free project launches.
  • Proven recruiting experience, capable of evaluating engineering candidates effectively and representing the company positively.
  • A collaborative, empathetic leadership style that emphasizes humility, openness to feedback, accountability, and continuous learning.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in an early- to mid-stage startup environment where ambiguity and pace are part of the fun.
  • First-principles thinker who carefully evaluates each problem, thoughtfully choosing between established best practices and bespoke solutions, especially when designing team processes and norms.
  • Compensation

    Compensation range for this role can vary widely depending on experience, and for this role an indicative range is $185-$235k + equity. Other benefits include :

  • Unlimited vacation
  • Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Wellhub Memberships
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Stock Options
  • This role is based in our beautiful New York City office (Tribeca / Fidi) with lots of natural light and great views.

    Our Values

    We're forging our own path

    Fora has always been about driving change within the industry. We're not interested in maintaining the status quo.

    We're stronger together

    Community is our cornerstone and collective power is our strength. We believe we can all go further when we operate together, using our combined leverage to unlock better opportunities and outcomes for our advisors, partners, and travelers.

    We believe in technology

    We believe technology is an answer to some of the most fundamental challenges the travel industry faces. We believe advancements in AI, bold investments in our platforms, and a world-class data infrastructure will transform the work of our advisors and our partners, while creating better travel experiences for travelers.

    We're here to serve

    We operate in service of our community and believe that when they're empowered to focus on what they do best, we all win. It's why we relentlessly advocate for our advisors and prioritize their best interest every step of the way.

    We mean business

    Fora is equal parts fun, meaningful work and serious travel business. We're unlocking opportunities for thousands of travel entrepreneurs, delivering a stream of high-quality guests at scale for our partners, and providing a superior travel experience for our travelers. It's a better equation for the future of our industry.

    WORK AUTHORIZATION

    You must have authorization to work in the United States. Fora is unable to assist applicants with obtaining work authorization.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

    Fora is committed to an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment. BIPOC and traditionally underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will not discriminate and will take action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.

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