Manager, Software Engineering

Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights generated by Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has facilitated over $1 trillion in transactions, 8.6 billion square feet leased, and supports a growing community of more than 2 million monthly active users.

Crexi’s mission is to catalyze the next generation of commercial real estate through three core pillars:Access, Innovation, and Connection. Crexi’s platform democratizes CRE by providing unprecedented access to market insights and opportunities, accelerates CRE dealmaking with purpose-built technology that enhances speed and transparency; and empowers CRE professionals with a centralized platform designed for real-time collaboration and success.

About the Role:

The Manager, Software Engineering leads a team of software engineers, owning delivery, quality, and the growth and development of the team. The role balances people leadership with technical oversight, partnering with product and design to ship high-impact work. It exists to build a high-performing engineering team that delivers reliable, high-quality product capabilities for Crexi .

What You'll Do:

• Leads, develops, and grows a team of software engineers, owning performance and development through the Engagement Review framework, including Success Plans where needed.
• Owns the team’s delivery, quality, and operational health, partnering with product and design on roadmap and priorities.
• Provides technical oversight and guidance, ensuring sound architecture, code quality, and engineering standards.
• Drives team planning, execution cadence, and continuous improvement of engineering practices.
• Drives adoption of AI-assisted development tooling across the team to improve quality and velocity.
• Recruits, hires, and onboards engineers, and fosters an inclusive, high-performing team culture.
• Removes blockers and manages cross-team dependencies to keep delivery on track.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of software engineering experience with 2+ years managing engineers preferred.

Who You Are:

• Demonstrated success managing and developing software engineering teams.
• Strong technical foundation sufficient to guide architecture and review decisions.
• Experience owning delivery, quality, and operational health for a team.
• Ability to drive adoption of modern, AI-assisted engineering practices.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and concise information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information, identify patterns, and present insights clearly and accurately.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Self-starter who independently owns their own success and demonstrates strong initiative.
• Responsive, action-oriented, and proactive in identifying and resolving issues.
• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate options and implement effective solutions.
• Effective collaborator and team player, with the ability to work cross-functionally and build strong working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost professionalism and discretion.

Why Crexi?

• Rapidly growing startup with a dynamic work environment
• Flexible team structure with the ability to progress in career
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Collaborative culture and numerous team activities

The anticipated base salary range for candidates who will work in our Playa Vista, California location is $204,000 to $276,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, the type and length of experience applicable to the role and within the industry, education, geographic location, etc. Commercial Real Estate Exchange, Inc (“Crexi”) is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Crexi is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Crexi will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.