Software Engineering Manager - Dallas, TX

Overview Corporate Tools is hiring a Software Engineering Manager in Dallas, TX. You will be a traditional company employee. This role is remote for now, but we like to keep things flexible. There may be times when we'll ask you to come into the office, think of it as an occasional change of scenery. You'll be working 40 hours a week and, of course, enjoy great company benefits. This is a hands-on leadership role, which means you'll spend your days designing, building, troubleshooting, and occasionally untangling delightfully complicated software right alongside your team. One moment you might be helping shape technical direction, the next you're pairing with an engineer to solve a tricky problem or jumping into a project that suddenly became today's top priority. (It happens. We're nimble like that.) We're looking for someone who enjoys wearing a few different hats, and doesn't mind that some days those hats change before lunch. Beyond building software, you'll help build people. You'll coach engineers, celebrate wins (big and small), remove roadblocks, and create an environment where trust, accountability, and collaboration come naturally. You'll lead initiatives across our Core Systems, help deliver great software to the people who use it, and do whatever it takes to keep the team moving forward. If your management style is less "send me a status update" and more "let's figure this out together," you'll fit right in. Wage Up to $185,000 / year Benefits 100% employer-paid medical, dental & vision Full coverage for employees - nothing comes out of your paycheck. Plus an annual review with a raise option. Time off that grows with you 22 days PTO + 4 holidays to start. After 3 years it bumps to 29 days, and after 5 years you move to flexible time off - not accrued, not capped. Take time off when you want. Parental leave & 401(k) match Paid parental leave, plus up to 6% company 401(k) matching with no vesting period - it's yours from day one. Quarterly allowance Spend it on whatever makes work better: a comfier remote setup, continuing-education classes, a plant for your desk, coffee for a coworker, a massage for yourself... really, whatever. No dumb perks (and a trail mix bar) No weekend dog-walking gimmicks that look cool but cost nothing because nobody uses them. We spend on benefits you'll actually use - an open-concept office, friendly coworkers, a creative environment, and yeah... a trail mix bar. Responsibilities Responsible for leading 4-8 engineers across 1-2 teams, accountable for the team's productivity, delivery, morale and overall success Aligning individual and business goals through employee performance reviews, talent alignments and regular one-on-ones Leads the charge on upgrading and managing Core Systems to the the software platform as a whole Acts as technical expert, designing, developing, and maintaining applications, both new and existing, ensuring adherence to specifications and high-quality data architecture Independently handle application modifications and maintenance, alongside custom programming and performance optimization Tackle complex, high-priority technical challenges, ensuring the resolution aligns with design and performance standards Uphold software excellence through robust testing methodologies and ongoing development in Ruby on Rails applications Commit to the delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality software products Acts as final decision maker on technical issues within their domain of expertise Requirements Must be located in Dallas, TX or willing to relocate You're the type of leader who stays close to the work, supports their team, and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty solving hard problems BS in Computer Science or other equivalent degree/experience Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with designing, building and maintaining full stack web application development Strong experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and relational/noSQL databases in production environments 4+ years experience with other web frameworks like Rails, Laravel, Django, Express, Ember, Backbone etc Has demonstrated experience successfully leading an engineering team (manager or tech lead) including leading traditional scrum ceremonies, deployments and code reviews A high threshold for navigating ambiguity and building effective solutions that scale Strong grasp of security principles and how they apply to e-commerce applications Adaptable and proactive in driving positive change, promoting continuous improvement, and aligning with company data initiatives Corporate Tools