Engineering Manager (Benefits) - Remote, US

Paylocity; United States; Remote; USD 129,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity seeks an Engineering Manager II to lead a talented team within the Benefits product domain. This remote position involves providing technical leadership, mentoring, and driving operational excellence, ensuring delivery of high-quality software. With a competitive salary and great perks, this role empowers individuals to grow and excel within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Career development opportunities

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• At least 3+ years in a Software Engineering Management role.
• Strong technical expertise in software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers, fostering collaboration.
• Define team processes for development workflows and metrics reviews.
• Partner with Product Management and UX to align priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering Best Practices

Agile Development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS

RESTful API

Job description

Paylocity is an equal opportunity employer.

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.

While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.

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At Paylocity, we believe in empowering teams to make an impact. As an Engineering Manager II, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a talented team, drive innovation, and contribute to a product that helps businesses administer their Benefits more effectively. If you’re passionate about engineering leadership and want to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Overview

Paylocity is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team within the Benefits product domain. This role is pivotal in driving the technical execution and operational excellence of a team of software engineers and software engineers in test. You will work in close partnership with Product Management and User Experience Design to build and enhance solutions that empower our customers.

As an Engineering Manager, you will provide hands-on leadership in fostering a high-performing team, refining engineering processes, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software. You will be responsible for guiding and supporting engineers at various experience levels while driving the health, scalability, and quality of the products within your domain.

Who You Are

• A proactive leader who is passionate about developing and mentoring engineers.
• Experienced in building and scaling engineering teams, fostering collaboration, and driving accountability.
• Adept at balancing technical depth with operational execution, ensuring teams are unblocked and able to deliver at a high velocity.
• A strategic thinker who can manage dependencies, technical challenges, and evolving business needs.
• Skilled at building strong cross-functional partnerships, particularly with Product Management and UX.
• Comfortable leading a team responsible for a domain with multiple dependencies or outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Execution
  • Own the overall health, engineering quality, and technical strategy of key functional aspects of the Benefits domain.
  • Work closely within the team to establish adherence to engineering best practices, including coding standards, architectural patterns, and system reliability.
  • Drive the adoption of platforms and reusable patterns within Paylocity’s ecosystem.
• Team Management & Development
  • Lead a team of software engineers and software engineers in test, supporting career growth and professional development.
  • Provide coaching and mentorship, helping team members navigate challenges and progress in their careers.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that prioritizes both high performance and well-being.
• Operational & Process Excellence
  • Define and optimize team processes, including development workflows, planning, on-call rotations, bug triage, and metrics reviews.
  • Drive accountability and efficiency by setting clear expectations and monitoring execution.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering effectiveness and product delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Product Management and UX to align on roadmap, priorities, and user needs.
  • Work with stakeholders to understand requirements, manage dependencies, and set technical direction.
  • Advocate for engineering needs and technical debt management while balancing business priorities.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in a Software Engineering Management role.
• Strong technical expertise in software architecture, system design, and engineering best practices.
• Experience leading teams in an agile development environment, optimizing processes for speed and quality.
• Proven track record of mentoring and growing engineers across different levels.
• Ability to manage technical complexity and drive solutions that scale effectively.
• Strong understanding of modern software development methodologies, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, and testing frameworks.
• Experience working in partnership with Product Management and UX teams.
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills that enable collaboration with technical or business-centric peers

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in HR or Benefits technology domains.
• Hands-on experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with modern frontend and backend technologies relevant to SaaS applications.
• Experience in organizations that prioritize developer productivity, DevOps, and engineering enablement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams working on products with multiple dependencies or complex integrations.
• Prior understanding of RESTful API design and development.

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.

The pay range for this position is $129,400 - $184,800 /yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here Benefits Link . This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.

Fully Remote (U.S. Only): This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from home or location of record within the U.S. with no in-office requirements. You must be available five days per week during designated work hours. The work arrangement for this role is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance. This may include adjustments to on-site requirements or schedule expectations, as necessary.

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