[Remote] Manager of Software Engineering

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HealthEquity is dedicated to saving and improving lives by empowering healthcare consumers. The Manager of Software Engineering is a hands-on technical leader responsible for building, modernizing, and operating software solutions for the COBRA platform, ensuring platform stability and executing a long-term modernization strategy using Agentic AI.ResponsibilitiesLead a blended onshore and offshore engineering team, remain hands-on in technical decision-making, and turn business and regulatory requirements into clear, executable technical outcomesBalance day-to-day platform operations with longer-term modernization efforts, embedding Agentic AI into how the team builds, tests, modernizes, and supports softwareRemain hands-on with system design, architecture, code reviews, and complex problem solving across the application stackLead the technical modernization of the COBRA platform, balancing near-term regulatory and operational commitments with long-term architectural healthDefine, sequence, and execute a pragmatic modernization roadmap, applying incremental modernization patterns while maintaining production stabilityEnsure engineering practices meet HealthEquity standards for code quality, security, performance, test automation, and maintainabilityOversee the design and governance of data warehouse solutions that support COBRA platform reporting, compliance, and operational analytics needsLead the evaluation, optimization, and modernization of SSIS/SSRS/ETL jobs, ensuring reliable, auditable data movement across source systems, staging layers, and reporting environmentsEmbed Agentic AI into software development and support workflows to accelerate: Legacy code comprehension and documentation, Test design, automation, and maintenance, Refactoring and modernization efforts, Production support, incident analysis, and defect resolutionEnsure AI usage is secure, compliant, auditable, and aligned with enterprise governanceSet expectations that AI is a force multiplier for disciplined engineers, not a substitute for sound technical judgment or accountabilityLead, coach, and develop a hybrid onshore and offshore engineering team, establishing clear roles, ownership boundaries, and performance expectationsOwn sprint execution, capacity planning, and throughput, ensuring effective utilization of internal teams and vendor partnersProvide clear technical direction, unblock delivery risks, pressure-test estimates, and ensure predictable execution against commitmentsFoster a culture of accountability, technical rigor, continuous improvement, and professional growthMaintain shared accountability for production stability, availability, and performance of COBRA platformParticipate in incident response, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews, ensuring corrective actions are identified and implementedEnsure operational readiness, monitoring, documentation, and support handoffs meet HealthEquity standardsBalance delivery velocity with operational risk management in a regulated environmentPartner closely with Product and Business stakeholders to align technical plans with business priorities and regulatory obligationsCollaborate with Architecture, Security, and Compliance to ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and risk policiesCommunicate progress, risks, tradeoffs, and outcomes clearly to leadership and stakeholdersSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including hands‑on work in complex or legacy systems2+ years in a technical leadership role (Engineering Manager, Tech Lead, Principal Engineer, or Staff Engineer)Demonstrated ability to lead teams while remaining technically credible and engagedExperience working effectively with globally distributed and offshore delivery teamsBackground as a Principal or Staff Engineer transitioning into people leadershipExperience modernizing legacy, regulated platforms (financial services, benefits administration, insurance, healthcare)Strong experience with enterprise application stacks (e.g., .NET, Java, relational databases, batch and integration patterns)Practical experience applying AI‑assisted or agent‑based development practices in real engineering environmentsExperience with data warehouse architecture and data modeling in support of regulated reporting and operational analyticsProficiency with SSIS for enterprise data integration, including design of complex ETL workflows, error handling strategies, and deployment across environmentsExperience building and maintaining SSRS reports and data sources in an enterprise setting, with an understanding of report performance, security, and lifecycle managementFamiliarity with ETL modernization approaches, including assessment of legacy SSIS workloads for migration to cloud-based or modern integration platformsBenefitsPerformance-based incentivesRestricted stock unitsMedical, dental, and visionHSA contribution and matchDependent c are FSA matchUncapped p aid t ime o ffPaid p arental l eave401(k) matchPersonal and healthcare financial literacy programsOngoing e ducation& t uition a ssistanceGym and f itness r eimbursementWellness p rogram incentivesHealthEquity covers all required travel and accommodationsReasonable accommodations to team members with qualifying disabilitiesCompany OverviewHealthEquity connects health and wealth by administering Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and other consumer-directed benefits. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Draper, Utah, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.healthequity.com.Company H1B SponsorshipHealthEquity has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2026, 15 in 2025, 8 in 2024, 31 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.