Software Engineering Manager

$176,000 - $264,000/Yr

Ontra - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Real Estate

About the position

The Software Engineering Manager at Ontra will lead a team of engineers, focusing on planning technical strategies in collaboration with product teams and promoting best practices in software development. This role is pivotal in overseeing project completion, fostering skills development among team members, and enhancing product quality through collaboration with other engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of engineers to distribute tickets and ensure timely project completion.
• Work with the Product team to gather and break down requirements and strategize execution.
• Collaborate with product managers and architects to define the technical strategy for product foundation.
• Guide the development of engineering culture and best practices.
• Partner with other engineering teams to provide foundational services, tools, and libraries.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience as an individual contributor in software engineering.
• 2+ years of technical leadership experience in a high growth, scaling company.
• Proficiency in Ruby on Rails and React.
• Experience in breaking down requirements and designing solutions.
• Strong communication skills and an empathetic approach to teamwork.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a remote-first work environment.
• Familiarity with AI technologies in software development.

Benefits

• Remote-first working policy with office hubs in SF, NYC, Santa Barbara, and London.
• Twice yearly team offsites for in-person collaboration.
• Paid flexible time off policy.
• Paid parental leave and benefits.
• Monthly phone and internet reimbursement.
• Company-sponsored LinkedIn Learning accounts and department budgets for professional development.