Engineering Manager

The Zebra•Austin, TX

13d•Remote

About The Position

The Zebra is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers. This role involves driving engineering execution, developing team members' skills, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software that benefits customers. The company emphasizes a customer-centered approach, simplifying insurance shopping through user-friendly tools and licensed agents. The Zebra was recognized as Austin Business Journal's 2026 Best Place to Work, with a motto of "All Stripes Welcome," promoting diversity and inclusion. The position reports to the Director of Engineering and will be responsible for guiding technical strategy and ensuring system stability, turning innovative ideas into impactful products. The manager will act as the technical voice in discussions with Product Managers and will own the technical implementation details with their team. While not expected to write production code, the role requires a strong engineering background for mentoring, feedback, and technical requirement writing.

Requirements

6+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2+ years in an engineering management role
Strong background in one or more programming languages, ideally including Python and/or JavaScript
Fluency with agentic software development, including demonstrated knowledge of AI tools and how to use them to drive outcomes
Demonstrated success leading engineering teams, managing projects, and driving technical roadmaps
Proven ability to develop and mentor engineers, and foster high-performing teams
Deep understanding of agile/scrum software development methodologies and best practices
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
A balance of technical depth and strategic thinking, with a focus on driving business impact

Nice To Haves

Experience working in fintech/insuretech is a plus
Experience building applications with large language models, training, and fine-tuning.
Deep knowledge of fullstack software development, including modern frontend and backend frameworks like React, Django, and FastAPI
Experience operating and scaling systems in AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure
Demonstrated impact as a technical lead with deep system context and architectural influence

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, providing technical guidance, career development, and performance coaching
Drive technical excellence by fostering best practices in software development and architecture.
Collaborate with product, design, and other engineering teams to help define and execute a roadmap that aligns with company objectives
Manage sprint planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and meet quality standards
Encourage a data-driven approach to decision making, balancing technical feasibility with business impact
Advocate for scalability, reliability, and maintainability in all technical solutions
Ensure a culture of continuous improvement through code reviews, technical discussions, and retrospectives
Promote cross-team collaboration and communication to align engineering efforts with business priorities
Partner with recruiting to attract, hire, and onboard engineering talent