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Join Simplisafe's Device Platform team as a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead one of our high-performing backend development teams. Together with your team, you’ll work with stakeholders to build a technical roadmap that balances short-term value delivery and long-term platform investments, then lead the team in delivering incrementally against that roadmap. In the Device Platform domain, you’ll be responsible for ensuring SimpliSafe’s millions of internet-connected home security devices can securely and reliably communicate with our cloud ecosystem.
Job Responsibility:
Manage and mentor a team of backend software engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
Conduct regular one-on-ones, provide coaching, write and deliver performance reviews, and support career development plans for all team members
Drive the planning, execution, and successful delivery of projects within an Agile/Scrum framework, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality results
Partner with product managers, program managers, and other engineering teams to define requirements, scope projects, and manage dependencies
Actively participate in your team’s software design process, through a mix of direct personal contributions and partnering with senior engineers on your team
Maintain your team’s technical roadmap, balancing reliability improvements and tech debt with business-driven initiatives
Set and enforce technical standards, conduct rigorous code and design reviews, and ensure the team adheres to best practices in areas such as testing, monitoring, and security
Oversee the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of production systems, and participate in an on-call rotation as needed
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
7+ years of professional software engineering experience
2-4 years of experience in a formal management or technical lead role managing direct reports
Expertise in developing and deploying complex, high-traffic, event-driven backend systems and microservices
Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Go, Python, C#)
Strong understanding of distributed systems and the infrastructure that supports them, including databases (e.g. MongoDB, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL), caching (e.g. Redis), and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Hands-on experience building, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based backend systems (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps principles
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