Manager, Engineering United States

Job title: Manager, Engineering United States in Seattle, WA at Payscale
Company: Payscale
Job description: If you’re a results-driven leader with a passion for people management and technical excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, Agile environment.What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and manage a cross-functional team of developers and QA engineers to deliver high-quality software on time and within scope.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define product roadmaps, technical strategies, and delivery timelines.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle, ensuring best practices in Agile methodologies, code quality, and testing.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on goals.
• Monitor team performance, provide constructive feedback, and support career development for team members.
• Drive the adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Identify and address risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks to ensure successful delivery.
• Maintain high standards of security, scalability, and maintainability in all software products.

What We’re Looking ForRequired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role in delivering B2B SaaS solutions.
• Proven ability to manage and lead multidisciplinary teams, including developers and QA professionals.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools like Jira or AWS.
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, with a focus on achieving results.
• Hands-on technical background in software development (e.g., Typescript, JavaScript, or similar technologies) and familiarity with modern frameworks and tools (e.g. Node.js, React.js, Angular.js, etc.).
• Proven experience delivering and maintaining high-performance SaaS applications in AWS, leveraging containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, with expertise in diverse datastores including Postgres, Elasticsearch, and Snowflake.

Desirable Experience and Knowledge:

• Experience with SaaS and multi-tenant application development.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and event-driven design.
• Experience working in a highly regulated or security-sensitive environment.
• Certification in Agile methodologies is a plus.

CompensationIn the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $177,000 – $190,000 exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus of 30%. If you are hired at Payscale, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).About PayscalePayscale stands at the forefront of compensation data technology, pioneering an innovative approach that harnesses advanced AI and up-to-date and reliable market data to align employee and employer expectations. With its suite of solutions—Payfactors, Marketpay, and Paycycle—Payscale empowers 65% of Fortune 500 companies to make strategic compensation decisions. Organizations like Panasonic, ZoomInfo, Chipotle, AccentCare, University of Washington, American Airlines, and Rite Aid rely on its unique combination of actionable data and insights, experienced compensation services, and scalable software to drive business success. By partnering with Payscale, businesses can make confident compensation decisions that fuel growth for both their organization and their people.Create confidence in your compensation. Payscale.To learn more, visit .LocationPayscale has an employee centric remote-first model that provides you the flexibility to do your best work in a space that supports you, while also finding time to collaborate in person for the moments that matter.In our remote-first model, employees can work from the location that works best for them. We do not have centralized corporate offices. Employees can choose to work from home, in company-paid co-working spaces, or any combination of the two that best suits their unique needs.If you work from home, we recommend ensuring that you can meet the following technology, equipment and workspace requirements:

• High-Speed Internet - A stable broadband or fiber connection (satellite is highly discouraged) with a minimum speed of 100 Mbps in a dedicated workspace that has a reliable Wi-Fi signal.
• Device for Multifactor Authentication (MFA/2FA) - smartphone, tablet, etc.

When it matters (usually no more than a few times a year) we take the time to gather for in-person events. Payscale has employees across the US, Canada, and the UK, however we are currently unable to hire in the Quebec Province, Northern Ireland, and Hawaii.Benefits and PerksAll around awesome culture where together we strive to live our 5 values:

• Respect every individual, work as a team
• Be Customer first, customer centric
• Have a Bias towards action
• Commit to excellence (we give our best everyday)
• Make Data driven decisions

An open and inclusive environment where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:

• Monthly company All Hands meetings
• Regular opportunities for executive leadership exposure through things like AMAs
• Access to continued learning & development opportunities
• Our commitment to a continuous feedback culture which allows us to drive performance and career growth
• A growing network of Employee Resource Groups
• Company sponsored volunteer hours
• And more!

Our more standard benefits

• Flexible paid time off, giving you the opportunity to rest, relax, and recharge away from work
• 14 Paid Company Holidays, including 2 floating holidays (you choose!)
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance covered up to 100% by Payscale
• Unlimited infertility coverage benefits through our medical plans
• Additional supplemental health benefits offered to you and your family
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options and company contributions each pay period
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for pre-tax employee allocations
• Annual remote work stipend to be used on wellness or home office equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer:We embrace equal employment opportunity. Payscale is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. It is our policy that employees will not be subjected to unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruitment, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits, performance appraisals, education, and social and recreational programs.We know the and can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.Fraud Alert:Payscale values security and privacy. During your job application and interview process, we will never ask for your personal banking or financial information, social security number, or other sensitive information, if you are unsure if a message is from Payscale, please email
Expected salary: $177000 - 190000 per year
Location: Seattle, WA
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