Manager, Software Engineering

BigCommerce Pty; Austin, Atlanta (TX, GA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first company

Collaborative spaces (optional)

Job summary

Feedonomics is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineering Manager to lead our remote engineering team. You will build, guide and hire a high-caliber cohort of engineers, drive the technical roadmap and oversee the architecture of our ecommerce stack.

The role balances hands-on coding with people management and strategic influence. You will collaborate with product managers and stakeholders across offices to deliver high-performance, scalable solutions while fostering a culture of continuous

Qualifications

• 5+ years of building systems using PHP, Go, Python, TypeScript, Angular or Ruby.
• Experience leading software engineering teams, with evidence of scaling teams.
• Familiar with gRPC, RabbitMQ and caching strategies.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Google Cloud) and relational databases.
• Proficient in backend and frontend development; Agile/Scrum experience.
• Nice to have exposure to SaaS/tools commerce software.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead and hire a high-caliber software engineering team.
• Drive the technical roadmap and platform strategy.
• Lead engineers to build scalable ecommerce products.
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement.
• Balance hands-on coding with people management.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders across offices.
• Establish objectives and mentor team members; run regular 1:1s.

Skills

PHP

Go

Python

TypeScript

Angular

Ruby

Education

BS degree in Computer Science

Tools

gRPC

RabbitMQ

Google Cloud Platform

MySQL

Job description

Manager, Software EngineeringWe use data collected by cookies and JavaScript libraries, which are necessary for website functioning, to improve user’s browsing experience, analyze site traffic, deliver personalized advertisements, and increase the overall performance of our site.# Careers## Manager, Software EngineeringApply: Remote: United States - Remote: Austin, TX: Atlanta, GA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR102884# **Welcome to the Agentic Commerce Era**## At Commerce, our mission is to empower businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive with our open, AI-driven commerce ecosystem. As the parent company of BigCommerce, Feedonomics, and Makeswift, we connect the tools and systems that power growth, enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of their data, deliver seamless and personalized experiences across every channel, and adapt swiftly to an ever-changing market. We believe in harnessing AI responsibly to unlock new possibilities, and we’re looking for individuals who use it intentionally to solve problems, accelerate outcomes, and expand what’s possible in their role. Our purpose is to help businesses confidently solve complex commerce challenges so they can build smarter, adapt faster, and grow on their own terms. If you want to be part of a team of bold builders, sharp thinkers, and technical trailblazers who shape the future of commerce, this is the place for you.We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced **Software Engineering Manager** to join the fully remote Engineering team at Feedonomics.This role is for a person who thrives at building and operating a high performing software engineering team and is passionate about empowering engineers to achieve the best work of their careers. Well respected by technical and non-technical individuals, this person is an influential leader, coach, manager, and engineer. This leader will need to balance: driving our aggressive product roadmap, improving the performance and stability of our system, introducing engineering best practices into the organization, and leading/mentoring other engineers. ### Responsibilities:* Build an open, positive and energized culture* Build, lead and hire a high-caliber team of software engineers* Drive our technical roadmap and direction of our stack* Lead and inspire your team and other engineers to build the best ecommerce products on the planet* Encourage innovation and foster an environment of continuous improvement* Ensure that technical decisions support our goals of quality, performance, scalability, reliability, availability and security Management responsibilities:* Be both a highly technical hands-on coder and an effective people manager* Hold your own in technical discussion, be a subject matter expert and have strategic influence* Collaborate with product managers, engineers and stakeholders in all corporate offices to promote communication and coordination* Establish team objectives in alignment with business goals* Organize and facilitate regular 1:1’s with your team for coaching and mentoring* Execution of performance improvement plans for under-performers* Continued enforcement of best practices to improve engineering quality and efficiency* Establish a sense of urgency and direction; set expectations* Create and participate in an on-call rotation for incident management ### Requirements:* 5+ years experience in building systems in PHP, Go, Python, Typescript, Angular, Ruby, etc.* Knowledge of gRPC, RabbitMQ, and familiarity with caching solutions* 2+ years managing engineering teams, including demonstrated track record of growing senior talent and building team structure from the ground up* Experience with Google Cloud Platform or Cloud Computing desirable* Experience with relational database systems and external services integrations* Experience with backend and frontend (UI) development* Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and leading sprint ceremonies.* Experience with SaaS platforms or Cloud Computing highly desirable* Solid UNIX / LAMP knowledge (ideally 2+ years working experience with PHP, MySQL, and Linux)* Think iteratively by breaking down problems into smaller, deliverable / deployable pieces.* Prior experience at a commerce software company is a plus ### Education* BS degree required or higher degree in Computer Science or related technical field #LI-REMOTE#LI-MP2 (Pay Transparency Range: $164,800.00 – $284,000.00)# **Work Where You Thrive**Commerce is a remote-first company. For team members in Austin, Atlanta, and London, we offer optional collaborative workspaces for team gatherings, workshops, and in-person connection. Use them whenever they’re helpful, balancing focused individual work with meaningful in-person collaboration. # **Compensation Transparency**The national base salary range for this role is posted above in this job post. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications and geographic location. We also consider internal equity to help ensure fair and consistent pay practices across our teams. Where applicable, this role may also be eligible for variable compensation (such as bonus or commission), equity, and benefits in accordance with local policies. Details will be shared during the hiring process. We are committed to equitable and transparent pay practices that align to market data, internal equity, and individual contribution.