Senior Software Engineering Manager

Job Description

About the Role

At enterprise scale, software engineering leadership is not just about writing code; it is about building resilient systems, high-performing teams, and execution discipline that scales with growth. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead mission-critical engineering teams responsible for designing, building, and operating large-scale, customer-facing platforms used across global markets.

This role is designed for a senior engineering leader who can balance technical depth with people leadership and delivery accountability. You will own the health, performance, and evolution of multiple engineering teams while partnering closely with Product, Architecture, Security, and Platform leaders to deliver high-quality software at speed.

As a senior leader within the engineering organization, you will shape engineering culture, technical standards, and operating practices. You will guide teams through architectural decisions, scaling challenges, and modernization efforts while ensuring delivery remains predictable, secure, and aligned with business priorities.

This is not a hands-off management role, nor is it a purely individual contributor position. It is a mandate to lead through influence, technical credibility, and execution excellence, building systems and teams that endure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple software engineering teams delivering enterprise-scale platforms and services.

• Own delivery outcomes, including quality, reliability, performance, and on-time execution.

• Partner with Product Management to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

• Guide system architecture, technical design, and engineering best practices.

• Establish and maintain engineering standards for code quality, testing, security, and observability.

• Drive modernization initiatives, including cloud migration, platform refactoring, and automation.

• Hire, mentor, and develop senior engineers and technical leads; build strong succession pipelines.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Manage dependencies, technical risk, and operational readiness across teams.

• Communicate progress, trade-offs, and technical strategy to senior leadership.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• 12–15+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant leadership responsibility.

• Proven experience managing senior engineering teams within large, complex technology organizations.

• Strong background in modern software development (distributed systems, cloud-native architecture, APIs).

• Experience leading teams through scale, modernization, or platform transformation initiatives.

• Deep understanding of software delivery methodologies (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD).

• Ability to partner effectively with Product, Architecture, Security, and Operations leaders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

• Technical credibility with the ability to challenge and guide senior engineers.

• Strategic thinker with disciplined execution mindset.

• Strong people leader who builds trust, accountability, and a high-performance culture.

• Comfortable making trade-offs between speed, quality, and long-term maintainability.

• Resilient and composed in high-pressure, high-visibility environments.

• Clear communicator who can translate technical complexity into business impact.

Strategic Support

• Partner with engineering and product leadership on long-term platform and technology strategy.

• Support enterprise digital transformation and scalability initiatives.

• Contribute to technology investment prioritization and roadmap planning.

• Enable cross-team alignment during large releases, migrations, and architectural shifts.

• Support M&A integration and platform consolidation when applicable.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work environment with distributed engineering teams.

• Regular interaction with senior engineering, product, and executive stakeholders.

• Periodic travel for planning sessions, leadership off-sites, and key delivery milestones.

• High-impact role with direct influence on platform stability, velocity, and innovation.

Job Function

• Software Engineering Leadership

• Distributed Systems & Platform Development

• Engineering Delivery & Execution

• Technical Strategy & Architecture Alignment

• Team Development & Talent Growth

• Operational Excellence & Reliability

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $260,000 – $330,000

• Annual Performance Bonus

• Long-Term Incentive Plan (Equity / Performance-Based Awards)

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

• 401(k) with Competitive Company Match

• Leadership Development & Executive Coaching

• Wellness, Mental Health & Family Support Programs

• Generous Paid Time Off + Company Holidays

Why Join Us

• Lead engineering teams at true enterprise scale with real-world impact.

• Shape how modern platforms are built, scaled, and operated.

• Work alongside senior product and technology leaders on strategic initiatives.

• Build systems and teams designed for long-term growth, not short-term fixes.

• Leave a lasting mark on technology, culture, and delivery excellence.