Manager, Engineering

About the position

The Engineering Manager is a key engineering leader who partners closely with Product Management and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver customer-focused software solutions and measurable business outcomes. This role owns engineering execution for product initiatives, translates product strategy and priorities into clear, measurable delivery plans while providing strong technical direction, ensures quality and non-functional requirements, and drives release readiness and production excellence. The Engineering Manager leads cross-team collaboration to balance speed, quality, and sustainability, continuously improving outcomes based on product and operational metrics. As the direct manager of engineers, this role hires and develops talent, provides ongoing coaching and performance feedback, supports career growth, and builds a high-performing, product-driven engineering team.

Key responsibilities

• Engineering governance, standards, and operating model
• Capacity, staffing, and delivery planning
• Agile execution leadership (planning through delivery)
• Technical leadership and solution accountability
• Non-functional requirements, quality, and release readiness
• Production excellence and continuous improvement
• Leadership for the team

Skills & Competencies

• 8+ years of demonstrated experience leading in an engineering or technology capacity
• Considerable experience mentoring and guiding software developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with strong ownership, urgency, and a bias for execution

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) match, (5%/4%)
• DTO (discretionary time off)
• Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
• College tuition reimbursement program (STEM degrees)
• Unlimited use of LinkedIn Learning
• On-site gym and showers
• Free car charging

Sponsorship

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

About Upbound

Upbound Group, Inc. (effective February 27, 2023: NASDAQ: UPBD) is an omni-channel platform company committed to elevating financial opportunity for all through innovative, inclusive, and technology-driven financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of consumers. The Company's customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima, Rent-A-Center, and Brigit that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital retail channels, including over 2,400 company branded retail units across the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.