Software Engineering Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Offers a balance of tech leadership and hands-on development, suited for individuals passionate about team building and product excellence.
- Lead and develop a core product team
- Engage in hands-on software development
- Opportunities in a rapidly scaling SaaS company
- Management responsibilities may limit solo development time
Pros
- Blend of technical and managerial responsibilities
- Engagement with cutting-edge technology in SaaS
- Potential for career advancement within a growing company
Cons
- Management responsibilities may detract from coding time
- Need for continuous adaptation to new technologies
- Workload can vary significantly with project phases
Who it's for
Mid-level / Senior • Hybrid
Good fit
- Experienced developers wanting to move into management
- Team leaders who enjoy building effective engineering teams
- Tech professionals motivated by collaborative product development
Not recommended for
- Individuals seeking strictly technical roles without leadership
- Entry-level candidates lacking sufficient experience
- Those disinterested in managing teams or projects
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About the Company We’re a global SaaS company on a mission to help organizations create exceptional digital experiences for their employees. Our AI-powered platform brings together employee engagement, enablement, and self-service into one seamless solution — helping people do their best work from anywhere. With hundreds of enterprise customers across industries, we’re scaling rapidly across North America, Europe, and Asia, backed by top-tier venture investors and an experienced leadership team. About the Role We’re looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead one of our core product teams. This role combines technical leadership, architecture, and people management — perfect for someone who loves building high-performing teams and scalable systems. You’ll stay close to the code while guiding engineers to deliver world-class software. Responsibilities Own end-to-end product delivery, from architecture to deployment Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration Write and review code, ensuring technical excellence and maintainability Drive best practices across design, testing, and development Hire and develop top engineering talent Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and capabilities Continuously improve engineering processes and performance standards Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 5+ years of hands-on development experience (3+ years with large-scale backend systems) 2+ years of people management experience leading teams of 6+ engineers Strong background in software architecture and system design Required Skills Proficiency with: Node.js and TypeScript Databases (SQL and NoSQL) Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Frontend basics (React or similar) Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, and test-driven development Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills Preferred Skills Experience in SaaS or product-led startups Familiarity with microservices-based architectures Passion for building great user experiences Focus on cultivating a strong engineering culture and continuous learning
