Engineering Manager — Platform & AI-Driven Productivity

Spot Pet Insurance; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Spot Pet Insurance in Miami, FL is seeking a Manager of Engineering to oversee core platform systems, health metrics, and coaching of leads and ICs. The role emphasizes data-driven engineering health, modern tooling, and continuous process improvements, reporting to the Director of Engineering.

The position requires 6+ years in software engineering with at least 2 years in management, and a strong background in distributed systems, PCI/DFS/NIS CSF compliance, and cloud services.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a management or technical leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor developer productivity frameworks such as SPACE, DORA, and DevEx to drive continuous improvement.
• Introduce and integrate productivity-enhancing and risk mitigation technologies like AI CoPilots.
• Track and analyze productivity metrics to optimize performance and efficiency.
• Manage and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leads and ICs, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
• Facilitate regular performance reviews, feedback sessions, and career development plans.
• Ensure the reliability and enterprise-grade quality of the insurance platform, addressing performance or scalability issues.
• Drive alignment and adoption of modern engineering standards with business needs.
• Work with stakeholders to align engineering initiatives with broader business objectives.
• Identify bottlenecks in development processes and implement effective solutions.
• Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the engineering teams.

Skills

People management

Software engineering

Engineering leadership

Job description

Spot Pet Insurance in Miami, FL is seeking a Manager of Engineering to oversee core platform systems, health metrics, and coaching of leads and ICs. The role emphasizes data-driven engineering health, modern tooling, and continuous process improvements, reporting to the Director of Engineering.

The position requires 6+ years in software engineering with at least 2 years in management, and a strong background in distributed systems, PCI/DFS/NIS CSF compliance, and cloud services.