Software Engineering Manager

Our client is hiring for a hands-on Manager, Software Engineering for our Screening & Fraud Prevention team that can 'work from anywhere' in the U.S. This team works on client's online leasing product and owns everything related to screening and qualification of rental applicants, preventing fraud and helping ensure applicants are properly qualified to rent apartments. This is a player-coach role with a 50/50 split between individual contribution and people leadership, managing a team of 3 to 5 engineers. The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $170,000. This role reports to Director, Software Engineering.

Why our client?

We are a 'work from anywhere' in the U.S. SaaS company that centers our services on the renter experience. We develop amazing software that has revolutionized the #proptech industry. And did we mention we have an amazing team that is on? Oh, did we forget to tell you we have unlimited PTO, benefits that begin on your first day of employment, P.I.N.K. core values that ROCK, and our team puts the FUN in Funnel!

Who is our client?

Have you ever rented an apartment and wished the process could be better? At our client we do too. We know we need to make the process of renting an apartment as easy as purchasing socks on Amazon. We’ve created cloud-based marketing and leasing software that delivers the ultimate rental experience for everyone involved in the process. We’re in the process of transforming the real estate industry through cutting-edge technology built, sold, and supported by the most passionate people you’ll meet.

Requirements

Roles and responsibilities

• Leading the engineering work behind the screening and fraud prevention team
• Ensuring screening systems are accurate, reliable, and scalable
• Writing, reviewing, and owning production code and technical plans
• Managing and mentoring a team of 3 to 5 engineers
• Planning and prioritizing work in partnership with Product and other stakeholders
• Owning integrations and relationships with third-party screening and fraud vendors
• Handling vendor-related technical decisions, issues, and escalations
• Taking responsibility for system monitoring, alerting, and incident response

Education, Work Experience, and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, including building and supporting production systems
• 2+ years in a technical leadership role (Engineering Manager, Tech Lead, or similar)
• Strong hands-on experience with Python and Django for backend development
• Strong hands-on experience with JavaScript and React for frontend development
• Experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and operating production systems using Datadog
• Experience leading and mentoring small engineering teams
• Experience owning or supporting integrations with third-party vendors or external services
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Employees may be eligible for various benefits. Generally, we provide employee access to:

• Health insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Company paid Life/AD&D
• Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Term Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement Plan - 2% company match
• EAP
  

In addition to these benefits, we also offer

• Remote/Hybrid Opportunities
• Uncapped Discretionary Time off
• Sick Leave
• 14 paid holidays
• One time remote work stipend
• Employee recognition program
• Employee-led Groups (ELG’s)