Software Development Manager, RateHub

• We’re looking for an experienced Software Development Manager (SDM) who combines strong technical and analytical capabilities with a proven ability to deliver results quickly and effectively
• 3+ years of engineering management experience, with a proven ability to hire, develop, and mentor high-performing engineers
• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience building modern web applications
• 2+ years of experience in system design or architecture, with a focus on performance, reliability and scalability of new and existing systems
• Strong understanding of engineering best practices across the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, version control, build automation, testing, deployment, and monitoring
• Experience partnering with product management, design, and data teams to define requirements, plan roadmaps, and deliver high-quality solutions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to influence and align cross-functional partners
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous, high-growth environment, with strong ownership and decision-making skills
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Desirable

• In this role, you will lead a talented team of engineers to build scalable, customer-facing software products through iterative, data-driven development
• You will act as both a strategic operator and an execution-focused leader, ensuring the on-time delivery of high-quality, differentiated solutions that create measurable impact
• You’ll also be a strong people leader, capable of mentoring and scaling a high-performing engineering team
• Own the end-to-end delivery of key projects, ensuring high standards of quality, reliability, and scalability
• Drive engineering best practices across the full development lifecycle, including design reviews, code quality, testing, deployment, and monitoring
• Use data and metrics to inform decisions, prioritize work, and continuously improve solutions
• Balance short-term delivery with long-term system health, advocating for reduced technical debt and strategic architecture improvements
• Hire, mentor, and develop high-performing engineers through regular coaching, performance reviews, and career planning
• Foster a culture of ownership, learning, experimentation, and engineering excellence
• Create an environment where engineers are empowered, aligned, and able to deliver their best work
• Contribute to quarterly planning and help shape Ratehub’s broader technical and product strategy
• Partner with Product and Design to define requirements, prioritize backlog items, clarify trade-offs, and ensure shared ownership of outcomes
• Collaborate with other engineering and cross-functional leaders to align on dependencies, architecture, and long-term technical direction
• Earn trust by communicating progress, risks, and key decisions proactively and effectively to stakeholders and leadership