Manager I, Software Engineering

lennar; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Software Engineering Manager I to lead a small team of engineers and drive the delivery of high-quality software solutions across front-end and back-end stacks. You will guide day-to-day operations, mentor engineers, and ensure projects meet scope and timelines.

Responsibilities include overseeing full-stack development (React/TypeScript with Python/FastAPI), collaborating with product management, mentoring staff, and owning CI quality gates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent field.
• 8+ years building/operating production software including web apps and backend services.
• 4+ years mentoring junior/mid software engineers.
• 4+ years in team management and project delivery.
• Strong background in distributed systems and service integration.
• Experience with Python, FastAPI, React, and TypeScript to review full-stack changes.
• Hands-on use of AI coding agents with judgment on when to verify or override output.
• Experience leading engineers across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of software engineers and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Oversee development and delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with product management to align features with objectives.
• Facilitate code reviews and enforce best practices across the stack.
• Monitor timelines and remove blockers to progress.
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent.
• Lead a full-stack squad building React/TypeScript front-ends on Python/FastAPI services.
• Contribute to delivery by writing production code and reviewing architecture.

Skills

Distributed systems

Team leadership

Mentoring

Full-stack review

Python

FastAPI

React

TypeScript

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS or equivalent

Tools

React

TypeScript

Python

FastAPI

Job description

Manager I, Software Engineering

We are Lennar

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future

As a Software Engineering Manager I, you will lead a small team of software engineers, guiding them in the development and delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, supporting team members in their professional growth, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Manage a team of software engineers, providing mentorship and performance feedback.
• Oversee the development and implementation of software projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Collaborate with other teams, such as product management, to ensure seamless integration of software features.
• Facilitate code reviews and enforce best practices in software development.
• Monitor project timelines and work to remove obstacles that may delay progress.
• Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent.
• Lead a full-stack squad building React and TypeScript front ends on Python and FastAPI services.
• Contribute directly to delivery by writing production code, designing APIs, and reviewing architecture across the stack.
• Set and hold the review bar for AI-assisted development, including agent instructions maintained in the repository, automated pull request review, and clear human accountability for every merge.
• Own the CI quality gate and the promotion path through development, UAT, and production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent field.
• 8+ years of experience building and operating production software, including web applications and backend services.
• 4+ years of mentoring and developing junior and mid-level software engineers.
• 4+ years of experience in team management and project delivery.
• Strong engineering background with a concentration on distributed systems and service integration.
• Ability to set business KPI's and help track, manage and interpret them to all levels of leadership.
• Production experience with Python and FastAPI, and with React and TypeScript, sufficient to review both sides of a full-stack change.
• Hands‑on daily use of AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, or similar), with clear judgment on when to trust, verify, or override their output.
• Experience leading engineers across multiple time zones.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements:

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of.

Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments.

To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations.

From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies.

Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone's Included Day.

At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar's policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

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