Senior Manager, Software Engineering

ServiceTitan ServiceTitan · Enterprise · United States · Remote

Senior Engineering Manager to lead high-impact teams in designing and delivering scalable, cross-cutting systems, with a focus on accelerating AI-powered initiatives. The role requires strong people leadership, technical judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguity.

What you'd actually do

  1. Establish clear, outcome-driven professional development plans with milestones for engineers and managers.
  2. Provide ongoing coaching through 1:1s, feedback, and active mentorship, raising the bar on both technical and leadership excellence.
  3. Build a strong team culture grounded in ownership, trust, psychological safety, and continuous improvement.
  4. Guide teams in the design, evolution, and operation of scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems, especially in areas spanning multiple services and product domains.
  5. Own delivery outcomes for your teams across discovery, design, implementation, and production.

Skills

Required

  • 7+ years of experience managing software engineering teams, including senior engineers and/or managers.
  • Strong technical background with experience designing and operating complex, distributed systems used at scale.
  • Proven ability to lead teams through ambiguity, balancing urgency with sound technical decision-making.
  • Experience coordinating work across multiple teams, domains, or systems, aligning stakeholders toward shared outcomes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics to diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated track record of delivering high-impact, business-critical initiatives end-to-end.

Nice to have

  • Proficiency in one or more of the following languages: C#, Java, Python, or Node.js/TypeScript (full stack only).
  • Familiarity with modern engineering practices: Git, CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and performance monitoring.
  • Exposure to AI-enabled or data-driven systems, or a strong interest in building intelligent, customer-facing platforms.
  • Experience operating in fast-paced environments where speed, ownership, and adaptability are critical.

What the JD emphasized

  • AI-powered initiatives
  • AI-enabled or data-driven systems