Engineering Manager

Mcmaster; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Signing bonus

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company in Chicago is seeking a software engineering leader to manage projects from inception to completion. The role emphasizes developing engineering talent and championing technical excellence. Candidates should have a strong background in software development, particularly in languages like C#, Java, C++, or Rust. Total cash compensation ranges from $240,000 to $310,000, alongside benefits such as paid parental leave and employee resource groups.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software engineering teams and developing engineers.
• Strong technical foundation in software development and system design.
• Proficient in compiled languages such as C#, Java, C++, or Rust.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from start to finish, guiding the team through changing priorities.
• Develop and coach teammates while fostering an inclusive culture.
• Champion technical excellence through shaping designs and evaluating trade-offs.
• Collaborate across the company to align with stakeholder needs.

Skills

Leadership

Software development

System design

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

C#

Java

C++

Rust

Job description

McMaster-Carr is a leading e-commerce company that industrial customers have trusted for over 120 years. Our products help them get manufacturing lines back up quickly, keep operations running smoothly, and prototype the next generation of innovative solutions. We earn and keep that trust by offering the right products, making them easy to find, and delivering them fast, so our customers can solve problems with greater speed, precision, and ease.

Our industry-leading e-commerce experience, indispensable product selection, and world-class service bring hundreds of thousands of customers to our site each day. But we’re never standing still. Our curious, exceptional people are at the heart of our evolution. They turn new challenges and disruptive technologies into opportunities to refine our operations, expand our offering, and deliver a better experience for every customer.

What You'll Do

• Lead projects from start to finish – Own the full lifecycle, break down work, and guide your team through changing priorities.
• Develop great engineers – Coach teammates, foster inclusive culture, and support professional development.
• Champion technical excellence – Shape designs, evaluate trade-offs, and ensure systems are reliable and scalable.
• Collaborate across the company – Partner with stakeholders, share context, and communicate clearly to drive alignment while keeping customer needs at the center of all you do.

This role is a path to senior leadership, with progress driven by the impact of your work (not your tenure).

Who You Are

You’re energized by shaping direction and rolling up your sleeves to drive results. You thrive in ambiguity, take ownership of meaningful outcomes, and bring others with you by building trust, sharing context, and solving problems through collaboration.

You have experience leading software engineering teams and developing engineers. You bring a strong technical foundation in software development and system design, with proficiency in compiled languages such as C#, Java, C++, or Rust. You connect technical work to business goals and approach problems with thoughtful analysis and creativity.

Cash Compensation

• Total cash compensation is generally around $240,000 to $310,000 and includes a profit sharing based on company profitability.
• You will also receive a relocation stipend and signing bonus.
• Informal and formal mentorship
• Employee resource groups
• Medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans with no monthly premiums

Family & Future

• Paid parental leave for all new parents
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance
• First-time home buyer assistance
• Industry-leading company-funded retirement accounts

Time Off

• Paid vacation and personal time

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees a workplace with reasonable accommodations and free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. At McMaster-Carr, we do not make employment decisions based on age, ethnicity, citizenship status, military status, gender identity and expression, race, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected group.

This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by McMaster-Carr