Senior Manager, Backend

WeightWatchers

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

WeightWatchers is a global digital health company and the world’s #1 doctor-recommended, clinically studied behavioral weight health program. For sixty years, we have led the industry by blending science and community to help millions of people build sustainable healthy habits.
As the science of weight health rapidly evolves, so does WeightWatchers. We are redefining the category by developing new clinical pathways for GLP-1 medication access, creating specialized behavioral programs for members on weight-loss medications, and integrating medical care with our proven habit-change framework. By combining these clinical breakthroughs with our digital-first community, we are uniquely positioned to lead the future of weight health care.
At WeightWatchers, our Engineering Team drives transformative change by leveraging technology to redefine how millions approach weight health and wellness. The team builds digital solutions that establish personalized connections and foster inclusive virtual communities, empowering members to adopt healthier habits and achieve lasting lifestyle changes. From pioneering a comprehensive telehealth platform, optimizing medication access, diving headfirst into exciting AI integrations we lead with data-driven innovations that revolutionize healthcare outcomes. Our culture thrives on urgency, collaboration, and a passion for impactful work that directly improves the lives of our members.
As a Senior Manager of Backend Engineering, you will lead the teams responsible for the core systems that power the WeightWatchers member experience. Your mission is to build, scale, and mentor high-performing engineering teams that deliver a member platform that is simple, fast, safe, and scalable.
You will be responsible for the health, growth, and delivery of multiple backend squads. You will partner closely with Infra, Product, Data, and Design to turn technical strategy into a reliable reality for millions of members worldwide

Requirements

• Leader of Leaders: You have a proven track record of managing and scaling engineering teams at a system-wide level.
• Pragmatic Manager: You anchor team priorities in member outcomes and business impact, avoiding unnecessary complexity.
• Effective Communicator: You produce clear documentation and can influence stakeholders across competing priorities.
• Systems Thinker: You can zoom from high-level roadmap planning to deep-diving into execution details when necessary.
• Experience: 8+ years in backend engineering with 3+ years in a formal management or leadership role for large-scale consumer systems.
• Technical Depth: Strong understanding of modern distributed systems (AWS), APIs, and data modeling for high-scale environments.
• Execution Track Record: Proven ability to lead cross-team initiatives from design through successful production adoption.
• Educational Background: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of backend features and platform components across multiple squads.
• Lead performance reviews, career development discussions, and workforce planning for your organization.
• Review technical designs and drive decision-making on hard tradeoffs between speed, quality, and cost.
• Embed security and compliance (HIPAA-adjacent workflows) into standard team practices.
• Drive a "FinOps" mindset, ensuring backend systems scale sustainably while balancing cloud costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level