[Remote] Manager, Software Engineering

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SmithRx is a rapidly growing, venture-backed Health-Tech company focused on transforming the Pharmacy Benefit Management sector. They are seeking a highly skilled Manager, Software Engineering to lead the Tools & Frameworks team, manage and scale teams focused on core services, and drive architectural excellence while ensuring operational efficiency.ResponsibilitiesManage, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers (up to Staff level) to deliver high-quality software solutionsBuild a collaborative and high-performing team culture focused on accountability, innovation, and excellenceConduct regular performance evaluations, provide actionable feedback, and foster career growth opportunities for team membersDefine the team’s vision and roadmap, aligning with organizational goals and prioritiesPartner with product managers and stakeholders to clarify business requirements and translate them into actionable engineering projects. Ensure the execution of major upcoming initiatives, including: Building and maintaining a FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) translation layer. Decomposing our mono-repository, advancing data federation, and establishing domain event-streaming where necessaryBalance short-term deliverables with long-term scalability to ensure sustainable growthWork with Principal Engineers to develop scalable and reliable software solutionsProactively identify and mitigate technical risks, addressing software architecture deficiencies and long-term risksEstablish and maintain best practices for development, testing, and operational workflowsPartner with product managers, stakeholders, and other engineering leaders to ensure alignment across teams and domainsInfluence overlapping business/technology areas to reduce inefficiencies and improve delivery speedAct as the primary representative of your teams to senior leadership, customers, and stakeholdersSkills7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3+ years managing teamsDeep understanding of software architecture, APIs, and scalable systems. Proven ability to make trade-offs between short-term and long-term technical needsDemonstrated ability to build, lead, and retain high-performing teams in a fast-paced environmentAbility to define a team's mission and roadmap, aligning it with company-wide OKRsExceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write strategic documentation (e.g., narratives, proposals)A track record of delivering results in ambiguous, high-pressure situationsExperience in managing teams working on backend systemsPossess a background in either leading engineering teams dedicated to core services and frameworks or having served as an individual contributor within such teamsFamiliarity with domain-driven design and cross-functional software developmentProven ability to work with US timezone distributed teams and stakeholdersBenefitsHighly competitive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and AD&D InsuranceFlexible Spending Benefits401(k) Retirement Savings ProgramShort-term and long-term disabilityDiscretionary Paid Time Off12 Paid HolidaysWellness BenefitsCommuter BenefitsPaid Parental Leave benefitsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Well-stocked kitchen in office locationsProfessional development and training opportunitiesCompany OverviewSmithRx is reinventing PBMs with modern technology, client alignment, and 100% transparency. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.smithrx.com.