Remote Senior SWE Manager - AI-Driven Systems

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 163,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Employee discounts

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead remote teams across mobile and backend platforms. You will partner with Product, Design, and executives to shape roadmaps, drive execution, and ensure scalable software with strong business outcomes.

The role emphasizes building high-performing teams, advancing AI-assisted engineering practices, and maintaining visibility through clear KPIs. Remote-US based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing engineering teams
• 4+ years building scalable, fault-tolerant systems
• Broad knowledge of design approaches and architecture
• Ability to scope projects with targeted deadlines
• Skilled in negotiating essential features with Product Management
• Effective communicator of complex technical subjects
• Familiar with Agile and SCRUM methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid report writing and information analysis skills
• Thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
• Team-oriented with a commitment to excellence
• Cross-functional collaboration experience

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical expertise in engineering
• Build and lead teams to deliver software adhering to best practices
• Manage, coach, and develop engineers across mobile and backend platforms
• Clarify technical requirements and manage project timelines
• Collaborate with product and design partners to create a clear roadmap
• Drive team execution using data and KPIs for transparency
• Champion AI-assisted engineering workflows and best practices
• Update executives and stakeholders on KPIs and project status
• Recruit and onboard diverse engineering talent
• Align stakeholders on actionable roadmaps
• Engage in architecture discussions and empower engineers

Skills

Team management

Scalable systems

Architectural design

Project scoping

Product negotiation

Communication

Agile SCRUM

Analytical thinking

Reporting & analytics

Entrepreneurial mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Remote leadership

Job description

Ladders seeks a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead remote teams across mobile and backend platforms. You will partner with Product, Design, and executives to shape roadmaps, drive execution, and ensure scalable software with strong business outcomes.

The role emphasizes building high-performing teams, advancing AI-assisted engineering practices, and maintaining visibility through clear KPIs. Remote-US based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available.