Software Engineering Manager
- Pay
- $180,000 – $250,000 per year
- Location
- Santa Monica, CA · Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Director
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- full stack web development
- engineering team leadership
- high-scale application development
Also useful
- engineering management
- data applications
Stated benefits & perks
- 401k match
- Flexible pto
About the role
We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)
About the Job
- Own the mission, execution, morale, and code quality of your team
- Partner effectively with product managers to maintain and execute against the product roadmap
- Serve as a force multiplier for your team by removing roadblocks, identifying and implementing process improvements, and delegating effectively
- Actively build community and culture throughout the engineering organization
- Continually develop, coach, motivate, and improve your team, leading by example
- Champion and evolve innovation at ZipRecruiter and evangelize BIG ideas
Minimum Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in a fast-paced software development environment at scale
- Experience leading or managing a software engineering team
- Hands-on coding experience in a professional setting
- Experience developing high traffic full stack web or data applications
Preferred Qualifications
- BS/MS/PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, related technical field
- 3+ years of engineering management experience
- Demonstrated experience innovating novel approaches and solutions to ambiguous problems
Our Mission
To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.
Who We Are
ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as through partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.
About the Team
Jobs change lives - ask any one of our millions of job seekers we serve and you'll no doubt get a similar answer. At ZipRecruiter, our products help connect job seekers with employers, eager to add talent to their company. Our team works on applications at scale, serving millions of job seekers. We're building an innovative marketplace for both jobs and job seekers alike. As part of this effort, we're adding software engineering leaders to our team.
Our business is complex and we're looking for engineering managers who can own entire (or even multiple) product lines, drive business value while investing in their team's/tech stack's health, and coach engineers to build a strong culture of excellence, ownership, and personal and professional growth.
As part of our team you'll enjoy
- Competitive compensation
- Exceptional benefits package
- Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
- Employer-matched 401(k) plan
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $180,000 - $250,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.
Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
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Equal opportunity and legal notices
ZipRecruiter is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics.
From ZipRecruiter's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Common questions
What is the salary for the Software Engineering Manager role at ZipRecruiter?
The Software Engineering Manager posting at ZipRecruiter states compensation of $180,000 – $250,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on ZipRecruiter's official career site.
Where is the Software Engineering Manager job at ZipRecruiter located?
This Software Engineering Manager position at ZipRecruiter is located in Santa Monica, CA (Hybrid). Always check ZipRecruiter's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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For the Software Engineering Manager role, ZipRecruiter highlights 6+ years of relevant experience; a bachelor's degree; experience with full stack web development, engineering team leadership, high-scale application development. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
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