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ZipRecruiter

Software Engineering Manager

ZipRecruiter

Engineering Manager leading scalable job-marketplace products at ZipRecruiter. Owning team execution, product roadmaps, engineering culture, and innovation.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $227,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in software engineering, focusing on team development, code quality, and innovative problem-solving. Proven ability to execute product roadmaps and foster a collaborative engineering culture.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Software Engineering LeadershipFull-Stack Web DevelopmentEngineering ManagementProcess ImprovementTeam Development

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Hard Skills
Software DevelopmentWeb Application DevelopmentData Application DevelopmentInnovative Problem SolvingCode Quality Assurance
Soft Skills
Team MotivationEffective DelegationCommunity BuildingMorale Management
Certifications & Qualifications
BS in MathematicsBS in Computer ScienceBS in PhysicsMS in MathematicsMS in Computer ScienceMS in PhysicsPhD in MathematicsPhD in Computer SciencePhD in Physics
Industry Keywords
Fast-Paced Software DevelopmentHigh-Traffic ApplicationsEngineering Management ExperienceProduct Roadmap ExecutionProcess Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own the mission, execution, morale, and code quality of the team
  • Partner with product managers to maintain and execute the product roadmap
  • Remove roadblocks, identify and implement process improvements, and delegate effectively
  • Build community and culture throughout the engineering organization
  • Develop, coach, motivate, and improve the team by leading by example
  • Champion and evolve innovation at ZipRecruiter and evangelize BIG ideas

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 6+ years of experience in a fast-paced software development environment at scale
  • 2+ years of experience as a software engineering leader
  • Experience developing high-traffic full-stack web or data applications
  • 3+ years of engineering management experience preferred
  • Demonstrated experience innovating novel approaches and solutions to ambiguous problems preferred
  • BS/MS/PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation
  • Exceptional benefits package
  • Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
  • Employer-matched 401(k) plan
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided depending on the position