Software Engineering Manager

Spreetail - Omaha, NE

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Omaha, NE

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About the position

Spreetail is on a mission to propel brands to increase their ecommerce market share globally while improving operational costs. As one of the fastest-growing ecommerce companies in history, we are seeking an engineering professional who is well-versed in custom software development and possesses strong architecture experience. This role is designed for individuals who are passionate about leading teams and fostering an environment that promotes creative freedom, work-life balance, and meaningful relationships. The position is fully remote, but candidates must reside or be willing to relocate to specific states including Nebraska, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada, Washington, Minnesota, Florida, or Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for building empowered teams that are passionate and engaged in driving business outcomes. Acting as a servant leader, you will ensure that engineers have the insights, tools, and support necessary to execute their tasks effectively. As a fully remote department, it is crucial to maintain team engagement and presence while working. You will also be responsible for visualizing team dynamics and ensuring organizational transparency. Additionally, you will own LTR metrics and ensure that engineers understand the expectations and the rationale behind them. To succeed in this position, you should have over 10 years of experience in an engineering or product role, with a proven track record of building solutions from the ground up that support major business functions. A deep understanding of engineering, product, and design functions is essential, along with negotiation skills for managing external vendors. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to inspire colleagues are critical, as is a solid grasp of Agile and Lean principles and measures. At Spreetail, we value diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not meet all the qualifications listed. We believe that the right person can learn what is needed to succeed in their role, and we are committed to hiring individuals who align with our values and are passionate about pursuing ecommerce excellence.

Responsibilities

• Build empowered teams with passion and engagement to drive business outcomes.
• Act as a servant leader to ensure engineers have the insights, tools, and support to execute effectively.
• Ensure team engagement and presence while working remotely.
• Visualize team dynamics to ensure organizational transparency.
• Own LTR metrics and ensure engineers understand expectations and the rationale behind them.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in an engineering or product role.
• Experience building solutions from the ground up that support major business functions.
• Deep understanding of engineering, product, and design functions.
• Negotiation skills for managing external vendors.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to inspire colleagues.
• Deep understanding of Agile and Lean principles and measures.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in ecommerce or related fields.
• Familiarity with remote team management tools and practices.

Benefits

• Untracked PTO for salaried team members.
• 20 PTO days per year for hourly team members.
• 100% coverage of health insurance premiums for employees and 50% for partners and dependents.
• Paid Community Time Off to encourage social impact and community involvement.
• Opportunities for special gifts and Spreetail Swag Store credit to celebrate accomplishments.