Software Engineer Manager

Retired.com • Durham, NC

4d • Remote

About The Position

Our Software Engineering Manager leads a team of engineers building the platform that powers self-directed retirement investing for everyday Americans. You'll blend hands-on technical leadership with people management, partnering with product, design, and other engineering leaders to ship reliable, secure software while growing the careers of the engineers on your team. This is a fully remote position, but candidates must be based in the Durham/Raleigh/Chapel Hill, NC area.

Requirements

• 7+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years leading engineering teams.
• A proven track record managing engineers and driving on-time technical delivery.
• Advanced proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go, C#).
• Experience building and operating production-grade systems at scale.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, scalable design, and cloud-native development.
• Working knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and sound judgment working with product, design, and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 4 to 6 software engineers, owning hiring, performance management, growth conversations, and team culture.
• Set team goals, track progress against roadmap commitments, and ship high-quality software on time.
• Partner with product and design to prioritize engineering work in alignment with business objectives.
• Provide technical guidance, architectural oversight, and mentorship to engineers across the team.
• Lead system design efforts focused on scalable, secure, and cloud-native software.
• Oversee incident management, on-call rotations, and root cause analysis for production issues.
• Champion engineering practices that support continuous integration, automated testing, and effective deployment.
• Manage resource allocation, project tracking, and status reporting for engineering initiatives.
• Use AI tools thoughtfully to work smarter, move faster, and free up time for the work that matters most.
• Look for ways to improve how we work, and bring fresh ideas to the team.
• Apply sound judgment when working with sensitive or regulated information, in line with our data governance guidelines.
• Share what's working — new tools, workflows, productivity wins — so the whole team gets stronger.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays, including your birthday and work anniversary
• Fully remote work
• Monthly $50 internet reimbursement
• Learning and development pathways
• Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly
• BitcoinIRA account with no trading fees

What This Job Offers

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