Manager, Software Engineering
Indeed
Software Engineering
Remote
USD 143k-207k / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 19, 2026
Manager, Software Engineering
Remote
$143,000 - $207,000 a year - Full-time
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Pay
- $143,000 - $207,000 a year
Job type
- Full-time
Work setting
- Remote
Encouraged to apply
- Military encouraged
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- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
Full job description
Our Mission
As the world’s number 1 job site*, our mission is to help people get jobs. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and accessible workplace where all people feel comfortable being themselves. We're looking to grow our teams with more people who share our enthusiasm for innovation and creating the best experience for job seekers.
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Day to Day
As a Software Engineering Manager at Indeed, you will manage and grow a team responsible for building and maintaining software systems that enable high-quality product experiences at scale. You’ll focus on creating an environment where engineers can do their best work by providing clear direction, removing obstacles, and supporting technical and professional growth.
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other business partners to translate business needs into executable technical plans. You’ll balance people leadership with technical context, helping guide decision-making while empowering the team to take ownership of solutions. You’ll also contribute to longer-term planning, ensuring the team delivers reliable outcomes while evolving its systems and practices over time.
Responsibilities
- Own the team’s delivery roadmap, aligning priorities with product and business goals.
- Partner with engineering peers, product managers, UX, and program management to define and execute a clear long-term strategy.
- Mentor and support engineers at varying stages of their careers, from new hires to senior contributors.
- Create conditions that enable the team to self-organize, maintain predictable delivery, and sustain healthy velocity.
- Raise the technical bar by setting clear expectations around quality, processes, and engineering best practices.
- Support technical problem-solving by encouraging pragmatic decisions and thoughtful trade-off discussions.
Skills/Competencies
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- 2+ years of experience managing engineers or serving in a technical leadership role with people-management responsibilities.
- Proven experience delivering large-scale initiatives that span multiple teams while establishing effective engineering practices and processes.
- Experience with modern software development technologies and architectures (e.g., service-oriented systems, APIs, web or backend frameworks).
- Experience working with data-intensive systems or applied machine learning is a plus but not required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Salary Range Transparency
US Remote 143,000 - 207,000 USD per year
Austin Metro Area 143,000 - 207,000 USD per year
Scottsdale Metro Area: 143,000 - 207,000 USD per year
Scottsdale Metro Area: 143,000 - 207,000 USD per year
NYC Metro Area 184,000 - 266,000 USD per year
Seattle Metro Area 184,000 - 266,000 USD per year
San Francisco Metro Area 196,000 - 284,000 USD per year
Salary Range Disclaimer
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Indeed salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Indeed's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits.
Benefits - Health, Work/Life Harmony, & Wellbeing
We care about what you care about. We have a multitude of benefits to support Indeedians, as well as their pets, kids, and partners including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Indeedians are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, as well as an equity-based incentive program. Indeedians will also receive open paid time off, 11 paid holidays a year, and up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave. For more information, select your country and learn more about our employee benefits, program, & perks at https://www.indeed.com/careers/benefits!
Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Statement
Indeed is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neuro-diversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.
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For more information about our commitment to equal opportunity/affirmative action, please visit our Careers page (https://www.indeed.com/careers).
Inclusion & Belonging
Inclusion and belonging are fundamental to our hiring practices and company culture, forming an integral part of our vision for a better world of work. At Indeed, we’re committed to the wellbeing of our employees and on a mission to make this the best place to work and thrive. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and accepted benefits everyone, fueling innovation and creativity.
We value diverse experiences, including those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals, a fair chance at employment.
Those with military experience are encouraged to apply. Equivalent expertise demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education is welcome.
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Agency Disclaimer
Agency Disclaimer
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AI Notice
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The deadline to apply to this position is 2/23/26. Job postings may be extended at the hiring team’s discretion based on applicant volume.
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Reference ID: 46586
Reference ID: 46586