Software Engineering Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Explain the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and define what good looks like.
• Mentor, coach, and empower a team of engineers to perform at their best and grow in their careers.
• Create an inclusive and collaborative work environment where innovation thrives.
• Provide technical guidance and judgment to ensure the team delivers high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring timelines, scope, and objectives are met.
• Work closely with stakeholders to define priorities and align technical goals with business objectives.
• Iterate on team norms, engineering workflows, tools, and best practices.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Be accountable for the engineering practices used on the team and measure aggregate outcomes.

Requirements

• Track record as an Engineering Manager or technical team leader, managing and mentoring engineers.
• Software engineering background with hands-on experience designing and building product software systems, preferably with experience in event-driven architectures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mental models for software development best practices, CI/CD, and system design principles.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Growth mindset with a focus on continuous learning and team development.
• Empathy and emotional intelligence to motivate and support team members and address challenges constructively.
• Experience recruiting, onboarding, and retaining top engineering talent.

Nice to Have

• Experience with event-driven architectures.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience in designing and building software systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of software development best practices, CI/CD, and system design.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Experience recruiting and retaining engineering talent.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, with no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing, and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.