Engineering Manager, Software Development

About the role

At PitchBook, a Morningstar company, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We’re deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Leads software development technical direction and execution (operations, processes, practices, and standards), and code quality for one or more teams, working closely with engineering leadership and product management to craft roadmaps and achieve success criteria
• Bridges the gap between business/product needs and execution, including by building and delivering on group-level OKRs, identifying resource needs, and building execution plans for initiatives
• Ensures software development roadmap items are delivered on-time and with exceptional quality
• Extends influence across distributed engineering teams to make strong day-to-day decisions independently through effective knowledge management, communities-of-practice, mentorship, and training
• Serves as a force multiplier for product teams by removing roadblocks, implementing process improvements, providing frequent, actionable feedback to team members, and building practices for ideation and innovation
• Ensures robust engineering diagrams are maintained, developing a detailed understanding of key aspects of current software state, and engaging engineers at a code and design level
• Describes technical context in intuitive ways for different audiences, adapting communication from highly technical deep dives with engineers to non-technical dialogue with executive stakeholders
• Establishes and drives a culture founded in creating belonging, psychological safety, candor, connection, cooperation, and fun
• Understands how to apply Agile, Lean, and principles of fast flow to team efficiency and productivity
• Supports the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
• Participates in various company initiatives and projects as requested

Skills and Qualifications

• Required skills:
• B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related
• 5+ years in software development roles. Experience in identity management a plus
• 2+ years in an engineering leadership role with direct management responsibilities
• 3+ years hands-on coding and delivering services that are provided “as a service” to other teams as part of a large-scale distributed microservices architecture
• Current role must be a hands on Managing and coding/design type role.
• Must have 2 years experience doing annual employee reviews.
• Experience with Java, Spring Framework (including Spring Boot), and Java-oriented middleware technologies are a must.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Ability to work on site in Seattle 5 days/week.
• Desired skills:
• Experience with Javascript and React (or Angular/Vue) a plus
• Currently residing in Greater Seattle area.
• Experience with containerization technologies, including Kubernetes and Docker, and understands how to build for cloud-scale delivery, including scalability, resiliency, and recoverability
• Has successfully delivered on large technical initiatives from scoping to launch, with a strong metrics focus
• Experienced and enthusiastic about using AI for productivity and efficiency (github copilot, claude, or equivalent)
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily.

Benefits + Compensation at PitchBook

• Physical Health
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Additional medical wellness incentives
• STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance
• Emotional Health
• Paid sabbatical program after four years
• Paid family and paternity leave
• Anual educational stipend
• Ability to apply for tuition reimbursement
• CFA exam stipend
• Robust training programs on industry and soft skills
• Employee assistance program
• Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days
• Social Health
• Matching gifts program
• Employee resource groups
• Subsidized emergency childcare
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company-wide events
• Employee referral bonus program
• Quarterly team building events
• Financial Health
• 401k match
• Shared ownership employee stock program
• Monthly transportation stipend

Compensation

Annual base salary: $240,000-$280,000
Target annual bonus percentage: 15%

Working Conditions

The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.