Manager, Software Engineering (Fullstack)

TL;DR

Manager, Software Engineering (Fullstack): Managing and mentoring a team of full-stack developers to deliver scalable services in a fast-paced environment with an accent on high availability and mission-critical systems. Focus on designing scalable services using AI tools and high-velocity engineering workflows while ensuring architectural integrity and security.

Location: Must be based in the US (Bellevue, Los Angeles, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, or Seattle) and work in the office 4+ days per week

Company

A technology company operating hirify.global, a visual messaging app, and other digital services like Bitmoji.

What you will do

• Manage and mentor a team of full-stack developers in a fast-paced, quick-to-market environment.
• Set the strategy, build a roadmap, and create measurable goals to lead the team to delivery.
• Collaborate with Product, Operation, Data Science, Engineering teams, and executive stakeholders.
• Evaluate technical tradeoffs of major decisions and provide strong technical mentorship.
• Hire, grow, and retain high-performing team members.
• Utilize AI tools and high velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 9+ years of software development experience (or Master's + 7 years / PhD + 3 years).
• 1+ years of experience managing a team or acting as a technical lead.
• Experience with distributed systems and web development.
• Background with building high availability and mission critical systems.
• Must be based in the USA and available to work in-office 4+ days per week.

Nice to have

• Experience driving large scale initiatives from ideation to completion.
• Track record of delivery in rapidly changing, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Experience with Ops-heavy systems or products.

Culture & Benefits

• "Default Together" approach to foster dynamic collaboration and culture.
• Paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Emotional and mental health support programs.
• Compensation packages that include sharing in the company's long-term success.