Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Buildertrend; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Buildertrend is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead high-performance teams building residential construction software. You will partner with Product and Design, coach engineers, and champion Agile practices to deliver value and quality to homeowners.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in software engineering and 5+ years in people leadership, plus experience in B2B SaaS and AI-assisted workflows. The role supports hybrid or remote work within the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong technical foundation.
• 5+ years of experience managing software engineers.
• Prior experience at a B2B SaaS company is preferred.
• Demonstrated critical judgment in AI-assisted work including directing AI tools, catching failures, and editing output to a professional standard.
• Experience with Agile principles and a focus on delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop software engineers, with a focus on growth, performance and ownership.
• Build and sustain high-performing teams that consistently deliver impactful software.
• Champion Agile practices that support flexibility, continuous delivery and customer value.
• Drive a culture of quality and innovation.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, QA and other stakeholders to align goals and drive outcomes.
• Improve and scale engineering processes for long-term sustainability and clarity.
• Use AI tools to make your teams more efficient, from code review to test generation, while applying critical thinking and owning the quality of the final work.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Agile methodologies

Communication

AI-assisted work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE/CE or equivalent

Job description

Compensation:

$180,000-$240,000 per year

Location:

United States – Remote or Omaha, NE – Hybrid

The Job

As a Senior Manager of Software Engineering at Buildertrend, you'll help shape the future of residential construction by leading teams that deliver high-quality, customer-focused software. You'll build high-performing teams and resilient practices by embedding with them, partnering closely with Product and Design, and coaching engineers to be product-minded problem solvers. Your leadership will improve how builders manage projects, reduce delays and deliver better experiences to homeowners.

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach and develop software engineers, with a focus on growth, performance and ownership.
• Build and sustain high-performing teams that consistently deliver impactful software.
• Champion Agile practices that support flexibility, continuous delivery and customer value.
• Drive a culture of quality and innovation.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, QA and other stakeholders to align goals and drive outcomes.
• Improve and scale engineering processes for long-term sustainability and clarity.
• Use AI tools to make your teams more efficient, from code review to test generation, while applying critical thinking and owning the quality of the final work.

Who You Are And What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or computer engineering, or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong technical foundation.
• 5+ years of experience managing software engineers.
• Prior experience at a B2B SaaS company is preferred.
• Demonstrated critical judgment in AI-assisted work including directing AI tools, catching failures, and editing output to a professional standard.
• Experience with Agile principles and a focus on delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across teams.

We Are Giving You

• Exceptional health packages, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• A 401(k) plan with Buildertrend matching contributions to help you plan for the future.
• Generous paid time off, 11 paid holidays, plus personal days to make sure you have time to recharge.
• Parental leave and paid sabbaticals to support you during life’s big moments
• Volunteer time off – because giving back matters.
• Wellness program and onsite fitness center to keep you feeling your best.
• Opportunities for hybrid or remote work to give you the flexibility you need.
• Technology reimbursement to help cover costs for the tech you need to do your job from home.
• Free daily lunches when you're at our HQ office, plus monthly events to connect with your team.

Who We Are

Great builders don’t just manage projects – they run successful businesses. That’s where Buildertrend comes in. As the leading residential construction management platform, we give contractors the power to control their financials, schedules, team workflows and client relationships – all in one system. No more juggling disconnected tools or guessing on profitability. With nearly two decades of industry expertise, Buildertrend helps builders work smarter, scale faster and stay ahead of the competition. If you want to learn more about us, check out: https://buildertrend.com/about/

Working At Buildertrend

At Buildertrend, we fully recognize that we all work so we can live better lives—we appreciate and respect that this is a job and not your whole life. What makes Buildertrend so special is a commitment to ensuring you can have the best job, work with the best people, and live your best life outside of work. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone can make an impact on our customers, communities, and each other. In short: We want you to be who you are, love what you do, and build your best life.

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