Senior Manager, Software Engineering (USA Remote)

Turnitin; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education technology firm is looking for an experienced engineering leader to oversee the development of a secure assessment platform. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of engineering experience, including 5 years in leadership roles focused on security. This role promotes a remote-first culture and offers comprehensive benefits along with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Salary up to $238,375 per year

Bonus eligible for additional compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Education reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• 5+ years in engineering leadership with a focus on security.
• Proven success in leading engineering efforts for desktop applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering teams to deliver a secure assessment platform.
• Champion secure software development lifecycle principles.
• Oversee advanced security testing initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

C++

Communication

Security Best Practices

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

**Employer Industry: Education Technology**

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $238,375 per year
- Bonus eligible for additional compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package including health care coverage, education reimbursement, and generous paid time off
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a global organization
- Remote-first culture providing flexibility in work arrangements
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on integrity and continuous improvement

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Lead and mentor engineering teams to deliver a secure and resilient assessment platform
- Champion secure software development lifecycle principles and integrate security into engineering practices
- Oversee advanced security testing initiatives, including reverse engineering to identify vulnerabilities
- Collaborate cross-functionally to prioritize security-related initiatives and mitigate risks
- Own the evolution of system architecture with a focus on scalability and resilience against tampering

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including 5+ years in engineering leadership with a focus on security
- Proven success in leading engineering efforts for desktop applications, particularly in C++
- Deep understanding of security best practices in software development
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across multiple time zones

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Background in obfuscation and relevant tools for building secure software applications
- Experience managing remote stakeholders and working with US-based peers
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and managing cross-functional delivery teams
- Track record of mentoring and building high-performing engineering organizations
- Strong project management and planning skills

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