Manager, Software Engineering (user Systems)

Simplisafe

Boston, MA, United States
Base: $142,800 to $209,500; bonus/equity: pyrticip...
On-site
Manage and mentor backend engineers
Hands-on coding in typescript/javascript and rust
Design scalable backend services and apis
Join SimpliSafe's User Systems team as a hands-on Manager of Software Engineering to lead one of our high-performing backend development teams

Job Summary

  • Join SimpliSafe's User Systems team as a hands-on Manager of Software Engineering to lead one of our high-performing backend development teams.
  • You will split your time between management—mentoring engineers, setting technical direction, and driving execution—and direct technical contribution, including coding, design, and architecture review.
  • We offer a mission- and values-driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive.

Matching Summary

Join SimpliSafe's User Systems team as a hands-on Manager of Software Engineering to lead one of our high-performing backend development teams.

Salary

Base: $142,800 to $209,500; Bonus/Equity: Participation in annual bonus program, equity; Benefits: Comprehensive total rewards package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage and mentor backend engineers
  • Hands-on coding in Typescript/Javascript and Rust
  • Design scalable backend services and APIs
  • Agile/Scrum framework execution
  • Cloud-based backend systems (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Nice-to-have

  • Customer-centric approach
  • Collaborative and inclusive team culture
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Lean and nimble work style

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • 1-2 years of management or technical lead experience
  • Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Rust, Java, Go, Python, or C#
  • Experience with distributed systems, databases, caching, and message queues
  • Familiarity with Agile and DevOps principles

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