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Software Engineering Manager

ZipRecruiter Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
Santa Monica Manager Engineering Leadership

At a glance

Manager-level Engineering Leadership role at ZipRecruiter. Santa Monica · $180,000–$250,000 base.

SalaryStated by ZipRecruiter
$180,000 – $250,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleEngineering Leadership
SeniorityManager
LocationSanta Monica
Base pay$180,000–$250,000
PostedNov 13, 2020 · 5y ago
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Set your team’s direction and oversee delivery, morale and code quality while keeping its technology healthy
  • Coordinate with product managers to carry the roadmap through execution
  • Remove blockers, delegate work and refine processes so your team can move forward
  • Develop and motivate engineers through coaching, example and community-building across engineering
  • Promote innovation and champion ambitious ideas throughout the engineering organization

What you bring

  • At least six years in high-scale, fast-moving software development
  • A track record of guiding a software engineering team
  • Professional coding experience, plus work building high-traffic web or data applications across the stack

Who this fits

This role suits an engineering manager prepared to own one or several product lines while developing engineers and maintaining team and technology health. The work is hybrid, and most US-based positions can also be remote. The stated US base salary range is $180,000 to $250,000 per year.

From the employer

We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)

Our Mission:

To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.

Who We Are:

ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company 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.

About the Team:

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.

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.

About the Job:

  • Own the mission, execution, morale, and code quality of your team
  • Partner effectively with product managers to maintain and execute against the product roadmap
  • Serve as a force multiplier for your team by removing roadblocks, identifying and implementing process improvements, and delegating effectively
  • Actively build community and culture throughout the engineering organization
  • Continually develop, coach, motivate, and improve your team, leading by example
  • Champion and evolve innovation at ZipRecruiter and evangelize BIG ideas

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of experience in a fast-paced software development environment at scale
  • Experience leading or managing a software engineering team
  • Hands-on coding experience in a professional setting
  • Experience developing high traffic full stack web or data applications

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BS/MS/PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, related technical field
  • 3+ years of engineering management experience
  • Demonstrated experience innovating novel approaches and solutions to ambiguous problems

As part of our team you’ll enjoy:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Exceptional benefits package
  • Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
  • Employer-matched 401(k) plan

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.

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.

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.

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