Software Engineer Manager

Retired.com

Software Engineering Manager leading a remote team at Retired.com, focused on retirement investing software. Overseeing engineering efforts and developing the team in fintech innovation.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGoJavaScriptPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You'll lead and develop a team of 4 to 6 software engineers, owning hiring, performance management, growth conversations, and team culture.
You'll set team goals, track progress against roadmap commitments, and ship high-quality software on time.
You'll partner with product and design to prioritize engineering work in alignment with business objectives.
You'll provide technical guidance, architectural oversight, and mentorship to engineers across the team.
You'll lead system design efforts focused on scalable, secure, and cloud-native software.
You'll oversee incident management, on-call rotations, and root cause analysis for production issues.
You'll champion engineering practices that support continuous integration, automated testing, and effective deployment.
You'll manage resource allocation, project tracking, and status reporting for engineering initiatives.
Use AI tools thoughtfully to work smarter, move faster, and free up time for the work that matters most.
Look for ways to improve how we work, and bring fresh ideas to the team.
Apply sound judgment when working with sensitive or regulated information, in line with our data governance guidelines.
Share what's working — new tools, workflows, productivity wins — so the whole team gets stronger.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years leading engineering teams.
A proven track record managing engineers and driving on-time technical delivery.
Advanced proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go, C#).
Experience building and operating production-grade systems at scale.
Strong understanding of system architecture, scalable design, and cloud-native development.
Working knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Strong communication, collaboration, and sound judgment working with product, design, and business partners.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan to help you save for the future you're helping others build
Generous paid time off plus paid holidays, including your birthday and work anniversary
Fully remote work
Monthly $50 internet reimbursement
Learning and development pathways to support your growth
Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly
BitcoinIRA account with no trading fees

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonJavaScriptGoC#system architecturescalable designcloud-native developmentAgileScrumCI/CD

Soft Skills

leadershipperformance managementcommunicationcollaborationmentorshipjudgmentteam cultureresource allocationproject trackingstatus reporting

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Software Engineeringequivalent professional experience