Software Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, supporting their technical growth, career development, and overall performance.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle, from solution design through development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Guide architectural discussions and technical decision-making to ensure scalable, secure, maintainable, and high-performing applications.
• Drive engineering best practices including code quality, automated testing, Agile delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, QA, Project Management, and Engineering teams to deliver customer-focused digital solutions.
• Monitor engineering and operational metrics to improve delivery predictability, software quality, and system reliability.
• Support cloud-based application development and deployment using Microsoft Azure.
• Help evaluate technical tradeoffs, delivery risks, and implementation strategies while balancing business priorities and long-term sustainability.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive engineering culture that encourages continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years leading or managing software engineering teams.
• Experience developing customer-facing web applications and services using Next.js, React, and C#.
• Strong understanding of modern software design principles, including SOLID principles, Domain-Driven Design, and common design patterns.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms.
• Proven experience coaching, mentoring, and developing software engineers.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while driving continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Total Rewards

• The base salary range for this role is $170,000 - $180,000 annually for employees based in Boston, MA.
• Final compensation may vary and will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic location.
• In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for an annual incentive bonus and first-class benefits, which include:
• Health & wellness: Comprehensive and heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans, plus on-site gym access, holistic wellness sessions, and group fitness classes.
• Time for you: Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays (including Juneteenth, Memorial Day, and Labor Day), Summer Fridays, and extensive parental leave with up to 12–16 weeks paid at 100% of base salary.
• Travel more, spend less: 50% off our trips for you and a companion, 25% off for additional immediate family members, and exclusive quarterly associate travel deals.
• Your future, secured: 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Continuous growth: Tuition assistance for professional and personal development, opportunities for professional growth through overseas travel, and direct access to Pinnacle Leadership & Team Development.
• Extra perks: Commuter benefits, FSA options, pet insurance, home & auto discounts, and paid volunteer time off to give back to the community.