Software Engineer Manager

About Retired.comAt Retired.com, we're on a mission to give everyday Americans control over their financial future. We sit at the intersection of fintech innovation and retirement planning, helping clients invest in alternative assets like cryptocurrency, precious metals, real estate, and private equity through self-directed IRAs and other tax-advantaged accounts. We're a fully remote team building the financial infrastructure for the next generation of retirement investing, and we're proud to be Great Place to Work Certified™.About The RoleOur Software Engineering Manager leads a team of engineers building the platform that powers self-directed retirement investing for everyday Americans. You'll blend hands-on technical leadership with people management, partnering with product, design, and other engineering leaders to ship reliable, secure software while growing the careers of the engineers on your team.This is a fully remote position, but candidates must be based in the Durham/Raleigh/Chapel Hill, NC area. What You'll DoYou'll lead and develop a team of 4 to 6 software engineers, owning hiring, performance management, growth conversations, and team cultureYou'll set team goals, track progress against roadmap commitments, and ship high-quality software on timeYou'll partner with product and design to prioritize engineering work in alignment with business objectivesYou'll provide technical guidance, architectural oversight, and mentorship to engineers across the teamYou'll lead system design efforts focused on scalable, secure, and cloud-native softwareYou'll oversee incident management, on-call rotations, and root cause analysis for production issuesYou'll champion engineering practices that support continuous integration, automated testing, and effective deploymentYou'll manage resource allocation, project tracking, and status reporting for engineering initiativesAI & ProductivityUse AI tools thoughtfully to work smarter, move faster, and free up time for the work that matters mostLook for ways to improve how we work, and bring fresh ideas to the teamApply sound judgment when working with sensitive or regulated information, in line with our data governance guidelinesShare what's working — new tools, workflows, productivity wins — so the whole team gets strongerWhat you'll bring:7+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years leading engineering teamsA proven track record managing engineers and driving on-time technical deliveryAdvanced proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go, C#)Experience building and operating production-grade systems at scaleStrong understanding of system architecture, scalable design, and cloud-native developmentWorking knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practicesBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experienceStrong communication, collaboration, and sound judgment working with product, design, and business partnersWhat We OfferCompetitive base salaryComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) plan to help you save for the future you're helping others buildGenerous paid time off plus paid holidays, including your birthday and work anniversaryFully remote workMonthly $50 internet reimbursementLearning and development pathways to support your growthPeer-to-peer recognition through BonuslyBitcoinIRA account with no trading feesWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.