[Hiring] Senior Software Development Manager @Slate Auto

Role Description

Slate is looking for a Sr. Software Development Manager to lead the engineering organization building our Commerce experiences. This role will shape how customers discover, customize, purchase, and receive products from Slate.

• Lead multiple teams responsible for building and evolving the systems that power Slate Commerce.
• Partner closely with Product, Design, and engineering leaders across Slate.
• Hire, develop, and retain engineers and engineering leaders.
• Set engineering standards across teams and drive execution against a multi-team roadmap.
• Engage deeply in architecture and technical trade-offs on complex or high-impact initiatives.
• Thrive in environments where the path is not always defined.
• Enjoy solving complex problems and making thoughtful decisions with incomplete information.
• Help define how customers experience an entirely new automotive brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 12+ years of experience building and delivering customer-facing software.
• 7+ years leading and developing software engineering teams.
• Strong technical leadership experience, including architecture and complex technical trade-offs.
• Experience designing and operating reliable, scalable distributed systems.
• Experience with modern ecommerce architectures and integrations.
• Familiarity with marketplace or multi-vendor commerce models.
• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Experience partnering closely with Product, UX, and Program Management teams.
• Experience building and scaling engineering teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Strong technical leadership experience.
• Experience with web services, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.
• Ability to influence technical and business stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Vacation and 401k.
• Eligibility to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program.

Company Description

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences.

Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures.