Staff Software Engineering Manager

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Software Engineering Manager in United States.

This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management in a fast-paced, product-driven engineering organization. The Staff Software Engineering Manager leads a small team of software engineers while actively contributing to system design and backend development. This position plays a critical role in shaping scalable, reliable, and high-performing systems that support modern web and mobile experiences. It requires balancing architectural ownership, code-level contribution, and team leadership to ensure high-quality delivery. The environment is highly collaborative and agile, with a strong emphasis on engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation in development practices. This role also drives the adoption of AI-enabled workflows and modern engineering tooling to accelerate delivery and improve software quality. It is ideal for a player-coach leader who thrives in both building systems and growing engineering talent.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of software engineers, including performance management, career development, and hiring support.
• Contribute directly to backend system design and implementation, building scalable services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Own technical architecture decisions and set high standards for system design, code quality, and engineering practices across the team.
• Ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of delivered systems through strong engineering practices and automated testing.
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted development tools and integrate them into daily engineering workflows to improve productivity and output quality.
• Partner with engineering leadership to evolve shift-left testing practices and promote developer-owned quality across the SDLC.
• Oversee delivery planning, prioritization, and execution within an Agile/Scrum environment to ensure predictable outcomes.
• Collaborate with product, UX, and cross-functional engineering teams to define and deliver scalable technical solutions.
• Improve engineering productivity through evaluation and adoption of modern tools, CI/CD practices, and development workflows.
• Participate in production support, troubleshooting, and incident resolution for critical systems when needed.
• Contribute to hiring efforts by participating in technical interviews and evaluating engineering candidates.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience building production-grade systems.
• Proven experience in a Senior or Staff-level engineering role with ownership of architecture and technical design.
• Strong backend expertise in Java, Spring / Spring Boot, and SQL, including API and distributed systems design.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, scalable system design, and modern software architecture principles.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, and performance management of engineers.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices, including testing strategies, CI/CD, and code quality standards.
• Experience working in Agile environments with iterative delivery and continuous deployment practices.
• Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools and promoting their adoption within engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical direction and align stakeholders.
• Preferred: experience with frontend technologies such as React, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Preferred: exposure to high-scale consumer applications or developer-owned quality models (shift-left testing).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary of $190,000 – $225,000 plus up to 10% performance bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave
• Fully remote work across the continental United States
• Flexible work schedule aligned with core collaboration hours
• Performance-based bonuses and annual merit increases
• Strong focus on engineering excellence, innovation, and professional growth
• Inclusive and equal-opportunity workplace culture