$120K - 180K a year
Lead and mentor a team of developers and testers while contributing hands-on coding and shaping engineering practices.
Strong software development background with leadership experience, familiarity with Agile methodologies, and excellent communication skills.
We are looking for a hands-on Software Engineering Manager (PlayerCoach) to lead a team of ~12 software developers and testers. This role combines leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance - with opportunities to contribute directly to code and design. As a leader, you will shape the team's engineering practices, foster a culture of collaboration and accountability, and ensure delivery of high-quality software. What You'll Do • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of developers and testers. • Participate in design and code reviews, and occasionally contribute hands-on coding. • Implement and evolve software engineering best practices (CI/CD, automated testing, code quality). • Partner with Product Management and other stakeholders to align technical execution with business priorities. • Maintain awareness of engineering workstreams and help the team meet delivery commitments. • Hire, onboard, and grow engineering talent within the team. • Drive improvements in team productivity, velocity, and engineering quality. Must-Have Skills • Strong software development background with hands-on coding and design experience. • Proven experience leading or managing software engineering teams. • Familiarity with modern technologies (cloud platforms, APIs, web/mobile frameworks, databases). • Knowledge of Agile/Scrum or similar methodologies. • Ability to mentor engineers and testers, provide constructive feedback, and elevate team performance. • Excellent communication and collaboration across technical and business teams. Nice-to-Have Skills • Experience scaling software teams or implementing process improvements. • Background in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, etc.). • Familiarity with DevOps practices, automated testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines. • Experience influencing engineering culture and practices at the team or organizational level. Why You Will Love This Role • Make a real impact on engineering practices, product quality, and team growth. • Balance leadership with hands-on technical work in a collaborative environment. • Opportunity to shape the culture and technical direction of a high-performing team. Pre-employment: All candidates must be located and legally eligible to work for any employer within the USA (no H-1B visa sponsorship available). Must be willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with the local law and regulations. No Third-parties or Agency unless otherwise noted. Employment Type: FULL_TIME
This job posting was last updated on 9/23/2025