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Software Engineering Manager

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Santa Monica, CA
710 Tech

About the Role

At ZipRecruiter, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the HR Tech space, Connect talent with opportunity through intelligent matching technology.

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also</span><strong> </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">be</span><strong> </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)</span></p></div><div>

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<p><strong>Our Mission:</strong> </p>

<p>To actively connect people to their next great opportunity. </p>

<p><strong>Who We Are: </strong></p>

<p>ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, ZipRecruiter actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as through partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.</p>

<p><strong>About the Team:</strong></p>

<p>Jobs change lives - ask any one of our millions of job seekers we serve and you’ll no doubt get a similar answer. At ZipRecruiter, our products help connect job seekers with employers, eager to add talent to their company. Our team works on applications at scale, serving millions of job seekers. We’re building an innovative marketplace for both jobs and job seekers alike. As part of this effort, we’re adding software engineering leaders to our team. </p>

<p>Our business is complex and we’re looking for engineering managers who can own entire (or even multiple) product lines, drive business value while investing in their team’s/tech stack’s health, and coach engineers to build a strong culture of excellence, ownership, and personal and professional growth.</p>

<p><strong>About the Job:</strong></p>

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<li>Own the mission, execution, morale, and code quality of your team</li>

<li>Partner effectively with product managers to maintain and execute against the product roadmap</li>

<li>Serve as a force multiplier for your team by removing roadblocks, identifying and implementing process improvements, and delegating effectively</li>

<li>Actively build community and culture throughout the engineering organization</li>

<li>Continually develop, coach, motivate, and improve your team, leading by example</li>

<li>Champion and evolve innovation at ZipRecruiter and evangelize BIG ideas</li>

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<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p>

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<li>6+ years of experience in a fast-paced software development environment at scale</li>

<li>Experience leading or managing a software engineering team</li>

<li>Hands-on coding experience in a professional setting</li>

<li>Experience developing high traffic full stack web or data applications</li>

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<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p>

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<li>BS/MS/PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, related technical field</li>

<li>3+ years of engineering management experience </li>

<li>Demonstrated experience innovating novel approaches and solutions to ambiguous problems</li>

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<p><strong>As part of our team you’ll enjoy:</strong></p>

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<li>Competitive compensation</li>

<li>Exceptional benefits package</li>

<li>Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off</li>

<li>Employer-matched 401(k) plan </li>

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<p>The US base salary range for this full-time position is $180,000 - $250,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.</p>

<p>Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.</p>

<p>#LI-Remote</p>

<p>#LI-DA1</p>

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</div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">ZipRecruiter is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics.</span></p>

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Frequently Asked Questions About Working at ZipRecruiter

Common questions candidates ask about this role and ZipRecruiter's workplace

ZipRecruiter makes meaningful connections between job seekers and employers. Over the past 12 years, our online employment marketplace has helped over 3.3 million businesses and 135 million job seekers find their next great opportunity. With offices in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Israel, ZipRecruiter enables employees to do meaningful work that helps others change their lives through employment. Our powerful matching technology, and a dedication to creating a world class product, has made ZipRecruiter the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android for the past five years* and #1 rated employment job site by G2.** *Based on job seeker app ratings, during the period of January 2017 to January 2022 from AppFollow for ZipRecruiter, CareerBuilder, Glassdoor, Indeed, LinkedIn, and Monster. **Based on G2 satisfaction ratings as of January 1, 2022.

Please review the specific job listing or contact ZipRecruiter's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

ZipRecruiter is an established organization in its industry. The company is a certified Most Loved Workplace®, highlighting a strong, positive culture and committed workforce.

Key benefit categories include: Health & Wellness, Financial Security, Work-Life Balance, Professional Development, Lifestyle & Perks. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Courageous Innovation and Collaborative Problem-Solving and Mission-Driven Purpose.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Fostering Trust and Transparency and Investing in Employee Growth and Development.

They have earned Most Loved Workplace® certifications including: Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2026 and Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2021.

ZipRecruiter currently has 40 open positions. They are hiring across departments like 765 Decision Science, 610 Product, 415 Enterprise Sales. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/ziprecruiter/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact ZipRecruiter's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.

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