Job Description

SimpliSafe is seeking a hands-on Manager of Software Engineering to lead a backend development team. This role involves a balance of management responsibilities like mentoring engineers and setting technical direction, and direct technical contribution through coding, design, and architecture review. The manager will be crucial in delivering and maintaining core backend services.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of 3-5 backend software engineers
• Conduct one-on-ones and performance reviews
• Drive project planning and execution using Agile/Scrum
• Partner with product managers and other teams
• Write production-ready code in Typescript/Javascript and Rust
• Lead design and implementation of scalable backend services
• Enforce technical standards and conduct code reviews
• Oversee deployment and maintenance of production systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 8+ years of software engineering experience
• 1-2 years of management experience
• Expertise in backend systems and microservices
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Rust, or similar languages
• Understanding of distributed systems and databases
• Experience with cloud-based backend systems (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps principles

Benefits

• No benefits