Senior Manager, Software Engineering (USA Remote)
About The Position
This Senior Manager of Software Engineering will lead engineering efforts for a core product within the product portfolio, playing a pivotal role in maintaining and evolving a mature, security-critical desktop used by institutions globally. This is a senior technical leadership role requiring expertise in security, reverse engineering, desktop software development, and engineering team management. This position will drive security enhancements, security awareness, product stability, and long-term architectural planning. Strong technical acumen and leadership skills will be required to ensure reliability, compliance, and scalability. The role also supports broader company OKRs, including security and resilience across the ExamSoft portfolio.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including 5+ years of engineering leadership in a product-driven organization along with an emphasis on security.
- Proven success in leading engineering efforts for desktop applications (e.g., C++).
- Background in obfuscation and relevant tools to build secure software applications
- Deep understanding of security best practices in software development, including secure coding, vulnerability mitigation, and compliance standards.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams through product maintenance, optimization, and legacy system modernization.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management across multiple time zones (U.S. and Europe).
- Expertise in Agile methodologies and managing cross-functional delivery teams.
- Track record of mentoring, coaching, and building high-performing engineering organizations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing remote stakeholders and working with US based peers
- Strong Project Management and planning skills
- Strong Engineering skills (not required to be hands-on, but ability to perform System Design Reviews if needed)
- Proactivity and curiosity
- Get things done attitude
- Experience in similar roles in a high-tech environment
- Fluency in an English
Responsibilities
- Lead and Empower Security-Focused Engineering Teams
- Embed Security into Engineering Practices
- Drive Advanced Security Testing
- Guide Security-Critical Desktop and Web Development
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally to Mitigate Risk
- Establish and Maintain Secure Architecture
- Build Security Talent and Capabilities
Benefits
- Remote First Culture
- Health Care Coverage
- Education Reimbursement
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- 4 Self-Care Days per year
- National Holidays
- 2 Founder Days + Juneteenth Observed
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Charitable contribution match
- Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement
- Access to Modern Health (mental health platform)
- Parental Leave
- Retirement Plan with match/contribution varies by country
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
