Manager - Engineering

nCino, Inc.•Wilmington, NC

9d•$121,900 - $213,300

About The Position

nCino is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers working on its retail and consumer product line. The manager owns the team’s roadmap, resourcing, and scheduling, and sets technical strategy by identifying gaps early. The role involves setting priorities, reviewing designs for enhancements, guiding engineers through projects, participating in cross-functional initiatives, and helping evolve department-wide engineering standards. The manager also develops engineers’ effective use of AI tools throughout software development, including code generation, testing, debugging, and optimization. The position is suited to an engineering leader with a strong software engineering foundation, proficiency in more than one major programming language, and deep system-design knowledge. Experience managing and mentoring engineers is required; familiarity with AWS or Salesforce managed packages is a desired qualification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience and 2+ years of management experience, or a combination of education and experience.
Proficiency in more than one major programming language.
Deep understanding of software engineering principles, including system design, architecture, and development practices.
Proven success in a fast-paced development environment, improving development practices and processes to enhance team efficiency, collaboration, and code quality in a large-scale organization.
Proven ability to coach and mentor technical staff.
Ability to motivate yourself and others, prioritize your own work, and adapt and thrive in a dynamic team environment.
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification.
Experience with AWS or the Salesforce Platform, particularly developing managed packages as part of the ISV Partner Program.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement roadmaps, resourcing, project scheduling and oversight, and process improvements for the team and function.
Identify gaps and set the team’s technical strategy.
Participate in cross-functional initiatives and leadership meetings.
Drive the evolution of engineering standards and practices across the department.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers, and identify their individual growth needs.
Set project timelines and priorities based on objectives, and oversee ongoing assignments through professional employees.
Attract, select, and retain high-level talent through participation in performance management and team members’ professional development.
Use AI tools and techniques to enhance software development, including code generation, testing, debugging, and optimization.
Apply AI insights to identify patterns, automate repetitive tasks, and improve development efficiency and product quality.
Evaluate and integrate AI/ML capabilities where appropriate to strengthen product functionality and user experience.
Maintain awareness of emerging AI trends and best practices to inform continuous learning and innovation.