Manager Software Engineer (Austin)

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission. Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity. Why Join Q2?Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers. What Makes Q2 Special?Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our "Circle of Awesomeness" award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together. The Job At-A-GlanceQ2 is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead our Software Delivery team, responsible for the platforms, automation, and insights that enable software delivery across our engineering organization.In this role, you'll lead a team of full-stack engineers responsible for advancing release orchestration, release intelligence, and engineering workflow automation. You will partner closely with Product, Architecture, Platform Engineering, and Development teams to improve how software is planned, coordinated, and delivered at enterprise scale. Success requires balancing operational excellence with long-term product and platform evolution while influencing stakeholders across multiple engineering organizations.This is an opportunity to shape the future of Software Delivery at Q2.you'll lead a team building products that engineers rely on every day while helping define how software delivery evolves across one of the industry's leading fintech platforms. A Typical DayLead and develop a high-performing engineering team; own hiring, coaching, career development, and execution against strategic and operational outcomes.Own the product vision, roadmap, and delivery of Q2's Software Delivery platforms, including release orchestration, release visibility, and engineering workflow capabilities; define strategic direction and prioritize investments that improve software delivery across the organization.Partner across Product, Architecture, Development, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure, and Security to coordinate dependencies, remove delivery roadblocks, manage risk, and drive alignment that enables predictable, low-friction software delivery.Ensure the reliable execution of client software updates through mature automation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while creating capacity for continued investment in strategic platform capabilities.Build and evolve scalable systems that provide actionable release intelligence, operational visibility, and engineering insights that improve decision-making across software delivery.Lead the evolution of software delivery practices through progressive delivery, engineering self-service, workflow automation, and other innovations that improve engineering productivity and customer experience. Bring Your Passion, Do What You Love. Here's What We're Looking For:Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 6 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with 4+ years of experienceProven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing engineering teamsDeep systems thinking—can design and reason about complex, interconnected platforms and toolingTrack record translating complexity into clear technical direction and measurable outcomesProduct thinking: balances technical excellence with business impactExperience building or operating software delivery platforms, release orchestration, or developer self-service tooling preferredEnterprise-scale deployment and system reliability experience preferredComfortable in ambiguous, high-growth environments; able to translate complexity into clear team direction and measurable outcomesThis position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Health & WellnessHybrid Work OpportunitiesFlexible Time OffCareer Development & Mentoring ProgramsHealth & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parentsCommunity Volunteering & Company Philanthropy ProgramsEmployee Peer Recognition Programs – "You Earned it" Our Culture & CommitmentWe're proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare—offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program (see more). We believe in making an impact—in the industry and in the community.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. xmcpwfuApplicants in California or Washington State may not be exempt from federal and state overtime requirements.