Software Engineering Manager

Comfrt

Software Engineering Manager leading a team of engineers at Comfrt to develop scalable systems. Responsible for mentoring engineers and collaborating on technical roadmaps within eCommerce operations.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Set technical direction and drive the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable, reliable systems powering the Comfrt eCommerce experience
Partner with product, design, and data teams to define roadmaps, scope projects, and translate business goals into clear engineering plans
Manage team execution, including sprint planning, prioritization, and on-time delivery of high-quality features
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning to support each engineer’s growth
Establish and uphold engineering best practices for code quality, testing, code review, documentation, and observability
Own technical hiring for the team, from sourcing and interviewing to onboarding new engineers
Drive operational excellence by improving system performance, reliability, and incident response processes
Remove blockers and shield the team from distractions while keeping stakeholders informed of progress and risks
Balance hands-on technical contributions with leadership responsibilities, staying close to the codebase and key technical decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a people management or team lead role
Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and growing high-performing engineering teams
Strong technical foundation with hands-on experience building and scaling web and backend systems
Experience with modern web technologies and architectures in a high-traffic eCommerce or direct-to-consumer environments
Solid understanding of software architecture, system design, APIs, and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP)
Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects on time while managing competing priorities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering across product, design, and data
Experience establishing engineering best practices, including code review, testing, CI/CD, and observability
Familiarity with agile development methodologies and modern team workflows
Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, and career development
Experience hiring and building diverse, inclusive engineering teams
A bias toward action, ownership, and continuous improvement
Experience collaborating closely with QA engineers to define test strategies, triage issues, and ensure quality across the release cycle
Experience partnering with UI/UX designers to translate product designs into polished, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous paid time off
company-covered health insurance
5% 401k match
discounts on all Comfrt products

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Hard Skills & Tools

Software ArchitectureSystem DesignAPIsWeb TechnologiesBackend DevelopmentTestingObservabilityPerformance ManagementProject DeliveryTechnical Hiring

Soft Skills

CommunicationStakeholder ManagementCoachingCollaborationContinuous Improvement