[Remote] Manager, Software Engineering

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fleetworthy offers a complete technology suite for fleet readiness, focusing on safety and compliance, toll management, and weigh station bypass solutions. They are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead teams in developing financial and internal tooling systems, ensuring robust and scalable solutions while mentoring engineers and managing software development processes.ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor teams of software developers, supporting their career growth and performanceManage team performance using engineering management metrics and software engineering best practices to drive continuous improvement and accountabilityManage a portfolio of internal business applications, ensuring ongoing stability, performance, and scalabilityOversee the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including design, planning, implementation, deployment, and supportPartner with Product Management and collaborate to gather requirements, define scope, prioritize resources, and deliver practical, scalable software solutionsCoordinate priorities and development schedules across multiple initiatives and applicationsContribute to high-level system architecture and application design, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical best practicesBe part of the team’s troubleshooting and problem-solving sessions including implementing, testing, and deploying proposed solutionsEnsure adherence to coding standards, version control, testing practices, and release proceduresContribute to cross-team engineering culture and help identify and resolve systemic issues across teamsSkillsBachelor's level education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar degrees, or equivalent practical experience9+ years of hands-on software development experience, including back-end services, APIs, and databasesExperience in a leadership role as an engineering team lead and/or managing software teams — including 1–2 years of direct people managementStrong Problem-Solving Skills: Architect mindset — think beyond the code to design systems that solve real problems creatively, scalably, maintainablyExposure and technical knowledge of C# or similar (e.g., Java) with the ability to design, understand, and review production-quality codeExposure and understanding of enterprise SQL systems, e.g., SQL Server, including schema design, performance tuning, and complex query developmentSelf-Starter: self-directed; proactively identifies work and opportunities for improvement, removal of blockers, and drives initiatives forwardCollaborative Leadership: Works with engineers, peer and upper managers, and across teams throughout the business towards success; seeks help and support openly and proactively, learning as they goDocumentation & Organization: Communicates clearly, documents decisions and code thoroughly, and brings structure to ambiguous situationsMonitoring Mindset: Understands observability — logs, metrics, and alerting — and knows how to troubleshoot and resolve production issues confidentlyQuality Assurance Mindset: Treats quality as a shared responsibility, not a handoff — champions testing at every stage of the SDLC, from unit and integration tests to end-to-end validation. Understands the value of test coverage, code reviews, and regression safety nets in maintaining a healthy, production-ready codebaseNavigating Ambiguity: Thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments — comfortable making decisions with incomplete informationRemote Experience: Comfortable working in distributed teams with async communication and a high degree of self-managementHands-on balance: Maintain the right mix of team leadership, collaboration, and direct technical contribution depending on the needs of the teamsComfortable leveraging AI coding tools to accelerate development understanding AI limitations and security implicationCritically evaluating output for bias, errors, and correctnessOpen to learning and adopting new AI tools and workflows as the landscape evolvesExperience in fleet management, transportation technology, or safety/compliance domainsExperience in account, financial, and/or business application domainsCompany OverviewFleetworthy offers the only complete technology suite for fleet readiness, uniting safety and compliance, toll management, and weigh station bypass solutions. It was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.fleetworthy.com.