Software Development Manager - Legal

Facebook; New York (NY); On-site; USD 151,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Software Development Manager to lead a talented team of engineers. This role involves driving innovative solutions within the legal organization, enhancing operational efficiency through the development of cutting-edge tooling and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, team management, and cross-functional collaboration. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will help shape the future of legal technology.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience with a focus on applications.
• 3+ years of experience managing and mentoring software engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers to drive technical solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Software Development

Team Management

Java

Python

PHP

JavaScript

React

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Advanced degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Summary:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Software Development Manager to lead a team of software engineers while proactively driving the vision for software engineering across the entire legal organization at Meta. Our Legal Analytics, Data, & Development team in Global Legal Operations and Strategy (GLOS) is passionate about working with cross-functional teams to improve their operational efficiency through the development of tooling and infrastructure. This person will be responsible for engaging a multitude of stakeholders in and outside of Meta’s Legal department, to formulate and drive the execution of cutting-edge technical solutions to an array of emerging problems.

Required Skills:

Software Development Manager - Legal Responsibilities:

1. Partner with our Legal, Product, Integrity, and Engineering teams to identify opportunities, translate needs, organize and prioritize resources, and directly plan and drive technical solutions.
2. Customize, maintain, and expand existing internal software solutions for a diverse set of operational teams.
3. Experiment with emerging Meta technologies to develop future solutions.
4. Help devise, create, and implement tooling and systems across the legal organization.
5. Hire and manage highly skilled software engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and career development to the members of the team.
6. Drive all technical aspects of the development including technical requirements definition, system design, implementation, unit testing, and integration.
7. Display effective organization skills, execution, and overall planning of multiple and sometimes competing technical priorities in an evolving environment.
8. Drive standardization of team’s best practices and methodologies that balance organizational needs and align to broader engineering partner best practices.
9. Work closely with frontline analysts to understand the processing and operational needs of various teams within Legal.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
2. 8+ years of experience with software or applications development. Proven track record of architecting and building software systems at scale.
3. 3+ years of experience hiring and managing software engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and career development to the members of the team.
4. Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: Java, Hack, PHP, Python, JavaScript, React.
5. Proven experience designing and building software solutions that drive scale and automation.
6. Experience driving cross-functional standards and best practices and setting the bar when it comes to design and build quality.
7. Experience driving initiatives that elevate organization’s people, technology and processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Advanced degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
2. 10+ years of experience in software development.
3. Experience working with operational teams to build custom solutions.
4. Experience using data analysis to troubleshoot production systems and diagnose problems.
5. Experience multitasking and working in an unstructured environment of fast growth and ambiguity.

Public Compensation:

$151,000/year to $208,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits.

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].