Senior Manager, Software Engineer

Q2 Software • Austin, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Q2 is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead our API and SDK engineering teams while driving the development of a new, AI-powered product focused on the external developer ecosystem. This role owns the technical strategy, execution, and evolution of the frameworks that enable third-party developers to extend the Q2 platform securely, scalably, and efficiently. This leader is AI-forward actively evangelizing modern AI tools, developer copilots, and intelligent automation across the software development lifecycle. They are highly technical, hands-on when needed, and comfortable diving into code to unblock teams, set architectural direction, or accelerate delivery. The role blends people leadership, platform thinking, and deep technical credibility. You will lead high-performing engineers while overseeing quality, observability, security, and CI/CD pipelines. You’ll partner closely with Product, Architecture, Security, and Developer Experience stakeholders to deliver an industry-changing fintech platform that empowers both Q2 customers and external developers.

Requirements

• ~10 years total experience (Sr Manager level); advanced degree with 6+ acceptable
• 2–5 years managing and developing employees
• Expertise in JavaScript, Python, SQL; AWS patterns; client‑facing experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills; banking domain a plus
• This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineers; manage planning through release and monitoring
• Implement and maintain CI/CD (e.g., GitLab/Jenkins) and automated testing
• Ensure reliability and crash‑free performance with monitoring and reporting
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Backend teams on roadmaps
• Drive continuous improvement and cross‑org initiatives for cost and performance

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Flexible Time Off
• Career Development & Mentoring Programs
• Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
• Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it”

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed