Software Engineering Manager

Assured is on a mission to modernize insurance by providing software solutions to large insurers. They are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in product development, ensuring the alignment of technical decisions with quality and performance goals while fostering a collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to product development while leading a skilled team of engineers focused on launching core products and features, supporting their growth and success along the way
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with team members to provide guidance, and support for their professional growth while also gathering feedback, addressing concerns, and aligning individual goals with team and company objectives
• Anticipate and address challenges associated with growth, such as scaling products and processes under the guidance of senior leadership
• Ensure that technical decisions align with our quality, performance, scalability, reliability, and security goals while promoting engineering excellence
• Implement strategies for team scalability, including workforce planning, talent development, and resource allocation, to support sustained growth and innovation
• Foster a team collaboration culture, promoting alignment and encouraging adaptability and resilience
• Empower team members to navigate ambiguity with confidence, fostering a shared sense of responsibility and ownership

Requirements:

• A proven track record of 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
• Experience in a high-growth scaling startup where you've grown and led projects while still being hands-on
• A keen attention to detail and a passion for building products to the highest standards across many dimensions (user experience, performance, reliability, security, etc.)
• Experience establishing goals and deliverables, and the ability to keep key partners informed throughout the product development lifecycle
• Experience attracting, retaining, supporting, and growing excellent Software Engineering talent
• The ability to contribute to the team's vision and roadmap by understanding our customers' needs
• Specific technology or programming language background is not required. We are relatively technology-background agnostic