Software Engineering Manager

Filevine

Manager of Software Engineering leading a team of engineers at Filevine, which delivers Legal Operating Intelligence for legal work. Shaping technical direction and ensuring high-quality delivery.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $185,000 - $212,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software engineering and team leadership, with a strong focus on modern web application development and agile methodologies. Capable of balancing technical oversight with people management to foster team growth and deliver high-quality projects.

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Software Engineering LeadershipModern Web Application DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesTeam Scaling and MentoringPerformance Management

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Hard Skills

C#Node.jsTypeScriptAWSAngularJSSvelteSQL ServerRedisElasticSearch

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsEmpathyFairness

Industry Keywords

High-Growth EnvironmentPerformance ReviewsCareer GrowthTechnical Direction

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSElasticSearchJavaScriptNode.jsRedisSQLSvelteTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of talented engineers responsible for building and maintaining our core products.
Shape technical direction, ensuring high-quality delivery, and fostering an environment where engineers can thrive.
Balance people leadership with technical oversight, aligning your team’s output with company goals while nurturing individual career growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in a formal leadership/management role.
Ability to contribute with hands-on coding up to 50% of the time
Proven experience managing engineering teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Strong technical background in modern web application development (experience with C#, Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, AngularJS, Svelte, SQL Server, Redis, ElasticSearch, etc.).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated success in scaling teams, mentoring engineers, and delivering complex projects.
Comfortable using performance data to guide decisions about promotions, compensation, and career growth.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and modern software development practices.
Experience running structured performance reviews and providing actionable feedback.
Skilled at identifying and addressing performance issues early, with empathy and fairness.
Ability to recognize and reward high performance, while supporting underperformers with development plans.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
Competitive & Fair Pay
Maternity & paternity leave (for full-time employees)
Short & long-term disability
Opportunity to learn from a dedicated leadership team
Top-of-the-line company swag