[Remote] Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Avalara is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead distributed engineering teams building scalable, cloud-native SaaS solutions. The role involves driving execution, improving engineering quality and reliability, and delivering secure, high-performance systems that simplify tax compliance for customers.ResponsibilitiesLead and develop distributed engineering teams delivering scalable SaaS solutionsDefine and execute the technology roadmap for best in class web platformDrive predictable, high-quality execution across multiple Scrum teamsSupport architectural decisions that improve scalability, performance, security, and cost efficiencyStrengthen CI/CD, automation, and DevOps practices to improve deployment speed and qualityBe an escalation point for production and customer-impacting issuesPartner with Product, UX, Architecture, and other stakeholders to align technical work with our prioritiesHire, coach, and develop engineersUse metrics to guide decisions and continuous improvementStrengthen engineering fundamentals across object-oriented design, microservices, APIs, and secure developmentLead adoption of AI-enabled development practices that improve team effectivenessSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field10+ years of software development experience delivering large-scale production systems2+ years of engineering management or equivalent leadership experience leading distributed teamsExperience with front-end and full-stack development using technologies such as React, Angular, TypeScript, Node.js, C#, .NET, and REST APIsExperience designing and building scalable microservices architecturesHands-on experience with AWS or another major cloud provider and cloud-native architectureExperience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices using tools such as GitLab, Terraform, and DockerExperience with scalability, performance optimization, and secure development practicesExperience hiring, coaching, and developing engineersDemonstrated use of data and metrics to drive measurable improvementsApplied experience using AI to improve engineering outcomes such as speed, quality, scale, or cost efficiencyExperience with a relational database such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or OracleExperience using AI and AI-related technologiesAbility to apply AI to business challenges - improving efficiency, contributing solutions, and driving resultsCuriosity about new trends and best practices in AIBenefitsPaid time offPaid parental leaveMany Avalara employees are eligible for bonusesPrivate medical insuranceLife insuranceDisability insurance8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorshipCompany OverviewAvalara is a cloud-based platform that provides tax compliance software and automated solutions. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.avalara.com.Company H1B SponsorshipAvalara has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 26 in 2025, 33 in 2024, 35 in 2023, 37 in 2022, 39 in 2021, 26 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.