Manager software Engineering

$120,000 - $180,000/Yr

Ubiquity Retirement + Savings - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Los Angeles, CA

About the position

The Manager of Software Engineering at Ubiquity Retirement + Savings will lead the outsourced engineering team in developing a new platform user interface and user experience. This role combines leadership with hands-on frontend development, focusing on enhancing B2B SaaS product experiences through collaboration with product managers, designers, and full-stack developers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in frontend technologies, particularly React, and a desire to grow into a leadership position as the team expands.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontend development for the platform's UI/UX refresh using React, focusing on performance, responsiveness, and accessibility.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and development leads to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Coordinate with outsourced development teams, ensuring smooth handoffs and quality integration.
• Build reusable, scalable components and front-end libraries to ensure maintainability and clean architecture.
• Stay up-to-date with trends and best practices in frontend development and the React ecosystem.
• Mentor and guide junior frontend developers as the team expands.
• Contribute to code reviews, ensuring high-quality code and best practices.
• Drive innovation in frontend technology and processes.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in frontend development, with a strong focus on React and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design principles.
• Experience working in hybrid team models and agile scrum environments.
• Proficient with version control (Git, Mercurial), build tools, and continuous integration.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and frontend performance optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and accessibility standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with React libraries such as Axios, Zod, Tailwind/Catalyst, NextJs.
• Experience working with or leading outsourced development teams.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Volunteer time off