Engineering Manager

Welcome to Steno's Careers Page!; United States; Remote; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, & Dental benefits

Wellness/Mental health benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

Equity options

401k access

Home office stipend

Job summary

Steno seeks a technical manager to lead and develop a growing engineering team in the United States. You will ensure high technical standards while aligning with business goals and strategies for continuous improvement.

You will mentor engineers, drive cross-functional initiatives, and guide resource planning and project execution within an agile SDLC framework.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background with broad knowledge of software development.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
• Strong communication skills, both technical and non-technical.
• Ability to balance technical considerations with business objectives.
• Experience with software development lifecycles and best practices.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex projects.
• Contribution to maintaining Steno’s compliance certifications and security standards.
• Be comfortable leading team meetings and facilitating discussions.

Responsibilities

• Participating in technical discussions and reviews to maintain high technical standards.
• Collaborating with other departments on cross-functional initiatives.
• Manage resource allocations and project planning.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to direct reports.
• Engaging in recruitment and interviewing processes to grow the team.
• Help triage, investigate root causes, and support critical system issues as they arise.
• Conducting regular one‑on‑ones with direct reports for performance monitoring and mentorship.
• Championing and continuously improving Steno’s SDLC process.
• Facilitating communication regarding engineering‑related compliance activities (SOC2, Penetration Testing, etc.).
• Reviewing, managing, and approving employee expense submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

SDLC knowledge

Agile/Scrum/Kanban

Cross-functional collaboration

Recruiting/Hiring

Communication

Technical guidance

Job description

Who are you?

An amazing, AI-powered product begins with amazing people who are ready to upend a traditional industry. As a technical manager on a growing team, you will be instrumental in leading and developing a team of engineers while ensuring high technical standards and alignment with business objectives.

If you’re passionate about leadership and technical excellence with strong software engineering and SDLC fundamentals, and an enthusiasm for our engineering culture of continuous improvement - come join us!

On a regular basis you’ll be:

• Participating in technical discussions and reviews to maintain high technical standards
• Collaborating with other departments on cross-functional initiatives
• Manage resource allocations and project planning
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to direct reports
• Engaging in recruitment and interviewing processes to grow the team
• Help triage, investigate root causes, and support critical system issues as they arise
• Conducting regular one‑on‑ones with direct reports for performance monitoring and mentorship
• Championing and continuously improving Steno’s SDLC process
• Facilitating communication regarding engineering‑related compliance activities (SOC2, Penetration Testing, etc.)
• Reviewing, managing, and approving employee expense submissions

You’re gonna crush it if:

• You possess a track record of developing talented software teams
• You have experience with multiple software project methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• You understand compliance and security considerations in software development
• You have experience in adapting processes and procedures in response to changing team and business needs
• You’re passionate about revolutionizing traditional industries through technology

This job may not be for you if:

• You’d prefer not to “roll up your sleeves” to when it comes to getting technical and solving problems
• You’re uncomfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities in response to business needs
• You prefer working in highly structured, process‑heavy environments
• You’re not interested in contributing to recruitment and team‑building efforts

Some Requirements:

• Strong technical background with broad knowledge of software development
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills
• Strong communication skills, both technical and non‑technical
• Ability to balance technical considerations with business objectives
• Experience with software development lifecycles and best practices
• Problem‑solving skills and ability to manage complex projects
• Contribution to maintaining Steno’s compliance certifications and managing security standards
• Be comfortable leading team meetings and facilitating discussions

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary - $190,000 - $230,000
• Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits - generous company-sponsored health plans for both employees and dependents, including comprehensive vision & dental
• Wellness/Mental Health - shared benefits to be used among employees and families
• Flexible Paid Time Off - allowing employees to find balance in their lives
• Options of Equity - we know our success is nothing without our team
• Access to a 401k through Guideline
• A home office setup and a monthly stipend to offset internet and phone costs

Our Team

Our Tech Team is a small, highly reliable, constantly innovative team. It is composed of Engineering, QA, Design, and Product. Instead of being siloed, Eng and QA work hand‑in‑hand with Product and Design for execution of new ideas and solutions. Our Eng team includes people from all levels of seniority and with a variety of backgrounds, from Fortune 500 to startups to FinTech to bootcamps.

Our team is also humble, and each individual recognizes that no one or one system is perfect; we see errors as an opportunity for improvement!

About Steno

• Founded in 2018 and growing fast!
• Values: be highly reliable, constantly innovate, operate with a hospitality mindset
• Diverse backgrounds welcome! Steno employees have a unique blend of legal, technology, operations and finance experience
• We are revolutionizing the litigation and court reporting industry
• • Flexible deferred payment options (e.g., DelayPay)
  • Cutting‑edge technology - unique products and integrations to maximize the output of legal professionals
  • White glove, concierge customer service that our clients rave about

Application Information

• Steno is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristics that are protected under the law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
• Steno personnel will always have either a steno.com email address or will contact you via Rippling Recruiting. Act with caution if asked for personal information. Background checks, for example, are only conducted after an offer is extended.
• Applicants should receive a confirmation email immediately after applying. If you haven’t received it, check your email spam folder and approve the sender address to ensure receipt of future communications.
• Information provided to Steno, such as professional credentials and skills, educational and work history, the results of technical skills assessments or working exercises, and other information that may be included on a resume or application, is collected and stored in our system. Still, we never disclose or sell your personal information.
• Steno uses AI‑assisted tools for this role to identify and prioritize candidates whose experience aligns with the role. All hiring decisions are made by our People team.