Software Engineering Manager
Overview
Corporate Tools is looking for a Software Engineer Manager. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll roll up your sleeves and dive into the code with your team, designing, developing, and maintaining complex software applications. You won’t just manage from the sidelines—you’ll be directly involved in technical projects, collaborating with your team on coding, design, and troubleshooting, all while leading by example. You’ll be there to guide your team, helping them grow into their best selves both as engineers and people, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration. At the same time, you’ll ensure the smooth delivery of software to users, offering support and training when needed, and celebrating the victories that come from a job well done. Your focus will be on leading initiatives and driving the team on our Core Systems, requiring a mix of deep expertise and a willingness to jump into different areas across the organization, doing whatever it takes to get the job done.
Wage
Benefits
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100% employer-paid medical, dental & visionFull coverage for employees — nothing comes out of your paycheck. Plus an annual review with a raise option.
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Time off that grows with you22 days PTO + 4 holidays to start. After 3 years it bumps to 29 days, and after 5 years you move to flexible time off — not accrued, not capped. Take time off when you want.
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Parental leave & 401(k) matchPaid parental leave, plus up to 6% company 401(k) matching with no vesting period — it’s yours from day one.
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Quarterly allowanceSpend it on whatever makes work better: a comfier remote setup, continuing-education classes, a plant for your desk, coffee for a coworker, a massage for yourself… really, whatever.
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No dumb perks (and a trail mix bar)No weekend dog-walking gimmicks that look cool but cost nothing because nobody uses them. We spend on benefits you’ll actually use — an open-concept office, friendly coworkers, a creative environment, and yeah… a trail mix bar.
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading 4-8 engineers across 1-2 teams, accountable for the team’s productivity, delivery, morale and overall success.
Aligning individual and business goals through employee performance reviews, talent alignments and regular one-on-ones.
Leads the charge on upgrading and managing Core Systems to the the software platform as a whole.
Acts as technical expert, designing, developing, and maintaining applications, both new and existing, ensuring adherence to specifications and high-quality data architecture.
Independently handle application modifications and maintenance, alongside custom programming and performance optimization
Tackle complex, high-priority technical challenges, ensuring the resolution aligns with design and performance standards
Uphold software excellence through robust testing methodologies and ongoing development in Ruby on Rails applications
Commit to the delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality software products
Acts as final decision maker on technical issues within their domain of expertise
Requirements
BS in Computer Science or other equivalent degree/experience
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with designing, building and maintaining full stack web application development.
Strong experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and relational/noSQL databases in production environments.
4+ years experience with other web frameworks like Rails, Laravel, Django, Express, Ember, Backbone etc
Has demonstrated experience successfully leading an engineering team (manager or tech lead) including leading traditional scrum ceremonies, deployments and code reviews.
A high threshold for navigating ambiguity and building effective solutions that scale
Strong grasp of security principles and how they apply to e-commerce applications
Adaptable and proactive in driving positive change, promoting continuous improvement, and aligning with company data initiatives.
Why Work Here
If you like solving problems, diving into code, and doing it all while making sure the team is having fun—this job’s for you. You’ll be working alongside people who care about quality, not just about getting the job done, but about doing it in a way that makes everyone high-five (or fist bump, or thumb wrestle, or whatever) at the end of the day.
We’re all about giving you the freedom to do your thing while supporting you to grow and level-up your skills. You’re not just a cog in the machine here—your ideas actually matter. Plus, if you like working with people who know how to get stuff done without taking themselves too seriously, you’re going to love the vibe. We get that life’s too short for bad software and boring teams, so we focus on building something that actually matters while keeping it fun.