Manager, Software Engineering - Investment Management

$167,200 - $209,000/Yr

Appfolio - Santa Barbara, CA

Full-time - Manager

Santa Barbara, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and contribute alongside software engineers within our Investment Manager product domain at AppFolio. This role involves managing two small teams of engineers responsible for product development and production operations in the real estate investment management space. The ideal candidate will be passionate about servant leadership, hands-on engineering work, and thrive in a collaborative environment, applying Agile and Lean UX techniques to build innovative products for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support 6-8 engineers across two teams to foster a high-performance culture.
• Contribute directly to engineering tasks by writing, reviewing, and testing code.
• Manage day-to-day project management to ensure successful, on-time releases.
• Build trusting relationships and collaborate across departments to execute on company strategy.
• Set the technical direction for the broader team in collaboration with the Senior Engineering Manager.
• Manage software delivery using Agile best practices including continuous delivery and test-driven development.
• Promote a SMART codebase for a SAFE product.
• Enable a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and excellence within the engineering team.
• Ensure the team understands the company's goals and how their work fits into the bigger picture.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams during the evolution of the Engineering function from start-up to mid lifecycle.
• 2+ years of experience in hiring, managing, coaching, and retaining engineers.
• 5+ years of experience in the design, development, delivery, and maintenance of large-scale platforms.
• Well-versed in Agile practices and modern agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in Ruby, React, and SQL.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build productive cross-functional relationships.
• Positive attitude and value collaboration.
• Ability to thrive with high levels of personal initiative and autonomy.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $167,200 - $209,000
• Eligibility for additional benefits and bonuses based on role and employment type.