Manager, Software Engineering (Copy)

RevolutionParts•Tempe, AZ

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

RevolutionParts is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, disrupting and innovating in the automotive space by creating the most active parts network in North America. Since our inception, dealerships have sold more than $1 BILLION in parts and accessories online using the RevolutionParts platform. We are here to transform the way parts buyers and sellers connect. At the heart of RevolutionParts are our core values: Think Big, Own It, Wow Them, Leave Your Ego at the Door, Work Together Win Together, and Move Fast, Fail Fast. Join us in transforming the automotive industry, committed to making a positive impact on our customers and their digital transformation journey. We are looking for an experienced and driven Manager of Software Engineering to be a hands-on leader of an established team with deep experience and a passion for innovation. Bring your expertise in project management and ruthless prioritization to help us meet the needs of our customers. We are looking for strong mentors with a proven record of making your team better. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the greater Phoenix, Arizona, area. A secondary choice would be a location of the Pacific or Mountain Time Zones. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. The following list of responsibilities describes the “ideal” candidate in terms of all-around work history. We are not looking for someone who has EVERYTHING. Instead, we are looking for someone who has a lot of what is described below, but - more importantly - adds to our team and complements our team members’ skill sets. Attitude and aptitude count for a lot! At RevolutionParts, we expect team members to actively use modern tools — including AI-powered systems — to improve decision-making, productivity, and quality of work. This includes: Using AI tools responsibly to accelerate research, analysis, documentation, and problem-solving. Exercising strong judgment around data privacy, accuracy, and ethical use. Continuously learning and adapting as AI capabilities evolve. Proven examples of using AI to improve outcomes in prior roles is expected.

Requirements

Experience in a high-growth startup environment with constant change as your companion; 12+ years of total experience working on an Engineering team… with 5 of those years managing a team using an Agile development process
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or similar
Experience in a multi-tenant SaaS product development environment
Proven experience sourcing, hiring, and growing a software development team
Experience with frontend technologies (e.g. React, Angular) is a plus, and experience working with User Experience and Product teams to build great user interfaces
Smart, quick learner, proactive, comfortable working with unknowns and dynamically evolving requirements
Proven ability to hire, mentor, coach, and lead a team to success
Ability to motivate people, instill accountability and achieve results
Expertise in object-oriented design and implementation
Strong communication skills
Experience leading and working with remote & Offshore teams

Nice To Haves

Experience building APIs and SDKs is a plus
Experience with marketplaces or payments is a plus
Experience working with and managing cloud-based infrastructure such as AWS is a plus
Experience and knowledge of application development tools and platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, ElasticSearch, MySQL, Git, Jenkins, JIRA) is a big plus

Responsibilities

Build a high-performing team by recruiting top talent and providing the coaching, challenges, and rewards that help "Revolutionaries" grow.
Foster an agile, small-team environment that prioritizes both speed of delivery and high-quality outcomes.
Partner strategically with Product Managers to own and manage a rapidly evolving roadmap that aligns with company goals.
Drive the execution and delivery of product features by collaborating across functional boundaries to remove blockers.
Act as a trusted partner for senior management to determine the best solutions, drive alignment, and implement decisions across your team.
Act as a primary backstop for your Tech Leads. Provide high-level guidance and collaborate deeply on the creation of High-Level Designs (HLD) to ensure architectural integrity.
Own the ultimate sign-off on major technical designs, ensuring they meet our standards for scalability, security, and maintainability.
Lead initiatives to improve overall engineering effectiveness and iteratively refine development processes and best practices as the team scales.