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Senior Software Engineering Manager - Core Cloud Services

We are searching for an exceptional Senior Engineering Manager to join the Auror...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

212000.00 - 340000.00 USD / Year

Aurora Innovation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of industry experience in software development, including 5+ years of direct experience as an Engineering Manager leading a team of 5+ engineers, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale backend systems
Deep expertise in cloud backend development, including scalable web services, distributed systems, and modern API design
Experience with external customer facing software including production rollout with real customers
Proven experience managing and mentoring a team of engineers, including hiring, performance management, and career path development
Experience working with Product Management and UI/UX Design teams to define & deliver features that impact end users at scale
Phenomenal communication skills, with the capacity to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels
Experience defining technical roadmaps and driving long-term strategic projects that span multiple engineering teams
A preference for action

Job Responsibility

Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of 8-10 software engineers through regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning
Design complex systems from the ground up, partnering closely with software, hardware and infrastructure engineering teams
Lead the team to architect, design, and build scalable cloud backend services that power real-time and offline workflows essential for commercial operations, fleet optimization, and autonomy improvement
Drive the execution and delivery of robust, well-engineered solutions, ensuring high standards of quality, reliability, and engineering practices across the team
Partner with Product Managers, Designers, Autonomy, and Operations stakeholders to define & execute the technical vision and roadmap
Champion the engineering team and its vision to internal & external stakeholders
Foster a culture of engineering excellence, collaboration, and end-to-end ownership within the team

What we offer

Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Benefits

Fulltime

Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Core Services

Location

Brazil , Sao Paulo; Rio de Janeiro

Salary:

Not provided

Uber

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, with significant experience in designing, building, and operating large-scale, high-availability distributed systems in a production environment
Deep expertise in Backend Infrastructure: Strong mastery of microservices architecture, distributed databases, caching strategies, and asynchronous messaging systems
Proven Leadership: Ability to lead multi-quarter projects, break down ambiguous technical problems, and drive complex initiatives to successful completion across team boundaries

Job Responsibility

Lead the design and architecture of large-scale, resilient backend services and distributed systems for core platform components
Own complex backend technical initiatives that impact major product areas or multiple infrastructure and cross-platform engineering teams
Drive technical decision-making and establish architectural standards and patterns for the wider Core Services organization
Implement critical, high-performance backend features and microservices using modern languages and infrastructure
Champion a culture of operational excellence by establishing best practices for observability, proactive monitoring, automated load testing, and incident response
Aggressively identify and resolve systemic technical debt, architectural bottlenecks, and non-performant queries/logic across foundational backend systems
Partner closely with Staff Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Product Managers to define technical roadmaps that align with long-term business strategy
Represent the team and its technical strategy in cross-organizational forums and drive consensus on complex technical tradeoffs
Act as a force multiplier by mentoring other backend engineers, elevating the technical capabilities and systems thinking of the entire organization
Provide in-depth, rigorous feedback in design and code reviews for critical systems

Fulltime

Senior Product Manager, Core Platform Services & Firmware

We are hiring a SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER, CORE PLATFORM SERVICES & FIRMWARE to own...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

121300.00 - 177900.00 USD / Year

SimpliSafe

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5–8+ years of product management experience owning platform services, backend infrastructure, firmware-dependent systems, or connected hardware ecosystems
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with firmware, embedded systems, and backend engineering teams
Proven track record of delivering platform or system-level improvements that materially improved reliability, performance, or customer experience
Strong analytical mindset with experience using data and telemetry to prioritize work and measure outcomes
Clear communicator who can translate complex technical topics into customer and business impact
Comfort operating in ambiguity, making tradeoffs, and coordinating across teams with shared dependencies
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field preferred

Job Responsibility

OWN CORE PLATFORM STRATEGY: Define and own the roadmap for core platform services and firmware capabilities
Establish clear outcomes and KPIs for platform reliability, performance, and system health
LEAD CROSS-STACK ALIGNMENT: Partner closely with Firmware and Backend engineering teams to shape priorities and drive cohesive platform outcomes
Coordinate platform changes across App, Monitoring, Hardware, and Customer Experience teams to ensure holistic execution and delivery
Own end-to-end system behaviour across firmware, backend, and downstream experiences to ensure cohesive customer-facing experiences
USE DATA TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY: Leverage telemetry, diagnostics, and customer insights to identify systemic issues and prioritize meaningful platform improvements
Partner with Data and Engineering teams to define, monitor, and evolve platform health metrics that reflect real-world device behavior and customer impact
Ensure instrumentation across the platform enables rapid diagnosis, safe recovery, and continuous improvement across the device fleet
ADVOCATE FOR THE END-TO-END EXPERIENCE: Champion customer trust by ensuring platform decisions improve predictability and resilience
Think holistically about how low-level system behavior impacts installation, day-to-day use, monitoring, and support experiences

What we offer

A mission- and values-driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive
A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellness and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families
Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change
Participation in our annual bonus program, equity, and other forms of compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and lifestyle benefits

Fulltime

Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Core Pricing

Lead the Core Pricing team, which is at the heart of Upstart’s financial infrast...

Location

United States

Salary:

195000.00 - 270000.00 USD / Year

Upstart

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10–15 years of software engineering experience
4–7 years managing high-performing engineering teams
Demonstrated ownership of systems with strict reliability, latency, and correctness constraints
Domain experience in pricing, fintech, lending, payments, marketplaces, or real-time decisioning systems
Strong system design and architectural skills
Deep experience leading backend and distributed systems in production environments
Proven success leading cross-functional, multi-quarter initiatives in complex, fast-paced environments
Excellent communication skills
Strong product intuition and business judgment

Job Responsibility

Lead, coach, and grow a team of backend engineers and an engineering manager
Own team execution and delivery across multiple quarters
Guide technical strategy across legacy and next-generation pricing systems
Ensure changes to pricing systems are production-safe, observable, and rigorously validated
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Risk, Servicing, Analytics, and external partners
Use key metrics to align engineering priorities with borrower impact and business objectives

What we offer

Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 per year
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options
Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health Savings Account contributions
Income protection benefits, including company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
Paid time off, sick and safe time, and company holidays
Paid family and parental leave
Family-centered benefits through Carrot and Cleo
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fulltime

Engineering Manager - Content Team

Join us to help drive the development of the ZMS advertisement platform that str...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

Zalando

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven track record of leading an engineering team in a fast-paced environment where you have created a culture of trust, growth, and responsibility
Solid background in Full Stack Software Engineering, specifically with frontend technologies, including React, and various backend technologies, including Node.js and the JVM ecosystem (Kotlin/Java). Experience in the development of mobile apps (iOS, Android) is a plus
Well-versed in modern architecture patterns (Microservices, Event-Driven, REST/OpenAPI) and have experience with AWS services and containerization
You understand how to build resilient systems that are customer facing, scalable and maintainable
Leader who can still talk shop with Senior Engineers and Principals, conduct meaningful architecture reviews, and contribute to complex architectural decisions
Can translate technical debt and infrastructure needs into clear business value for stakeholders, particularly regarding user-facing interfaces
Understand the importance of regulations like the European Accessibility Act and have experience introducing compliance to them
Fluent English communicator who can navigate technical complexity and business requirements with equal ease

Job Responsibility

Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, psychological safety, and continuous learning through active coaching and feedback
Collaborate with Product and Engineering leadership to shape and deliver the technical roadmap. Define mid-to-long-term technical goals, ensure seamless collaboration with teams across ZMS and Zalando, and translate business requirements into scalable, high-quality technical solutions
Demonstrate strong product ownership and product insight: Deeply understand the product, market, and business context to inform technical strategy, constructively challenge priorities when needed, and ensure engineering efforts are aligned with maximum business impact
Oversee the technical direction and drive technical excellence in our core systems. While your primary focus is leadership, you remain technically sharp - ready to participate in architecture reviews or dive into the code to help the team unblock complex challenges
Define and enforce engineering standards. From CI/CD pipelines to robust testing strategies (TDD/E2E), you ensure that quality is a core feature of every release. Be accountable for the delivery of secure, high-performance services, managing infrastructure costs and making informed trade-offs between scalability, reliability, and maintainability of codebases
Actively shape the team structure, identify talent gaps, and drive the hiring process to attract top-tier engineers who share our values and have the right skills to meet our evolving business needs
Establish and maintain effective team rituals and practices, identify and drive process improvements, and create a culture of continuous learning through knowledge sharing and mentorship to grow the skills and careers of team members

What we offer

Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model, with flexible hours and up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
27 days of vacation a year to start
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counselling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available

Fulltime

Engineering Manager - Content Team

Join us to help drive the development of the ZMS advertisement platform that str...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

Zalando Sverige

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven track record of leading an engineering team in a fast-paced environment where you have created a culture of trust, growth, and responsibility
Solid background in Full Stack Software Engineering, specifically with frontend technologies, including React, and various backend technologies, including Node.js and the JVM ecosystem (Kotlin/Java)
Well-versed in modern architecture patterns (Microservices, Event-Driven, REST/OpenAPI) and have experience with AWS services and containerization
A leader who can still talk shop with Senior Engineers and Principals, conduct meaningful architecture reviews, and contribute to complex architectural decisions
Can translate technical debt and infrastructure needs into clear business value for stakeholders, particularly regarding user-facing interfaces
Understand the importance of regulations like the European Accessibility Act and have experience introducing compliance to them
Fluent English communicator who can navigate technical complexity and business requirements with equal ease

Job Responsibility

Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, psychological safety, and continuous learning through active coaching and feedback
Collaborate with Product and Engineering leadership to shape and deliver the technical roadmap
Define mid-to-long-term technical goals, ensure seamless collaboration with teams across ZMS and Zalando, and translate business requirements into scalable, high-quality technical solutions
Demonstrate strong product ownership and product insight
Oversee the technical direction and drive technical excellence in core systems
Define and enforce engineering standards
Be accountable for the delivery of secure, high-performance services, managing infrastructure costs and making informed trade-offs
Recruit the right talent
Build and retain a high-performing team

What we offer

Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model, with flexible hours and up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
27 days of vacation a year to start
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counselling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available

Fulltime