Engineering Manager DevEx - Waltham, Ma

Waltham, MAHybridFull Time$170k - $230k Job Description A rapidly growing technology-driven organization in the insurance and financial services space is seeking an Engineering Manager, Developer Experience (DevEx), to lead a newly established team dedicated to improving the developer journey and software delivery lifecycle. In this role, you will build and lead a team of Backend and DevOps engineers focused on creating scalable platforms, self-service tooling, and automation that empower engineering teams to deliver software more efficiently. You will play a key role in shaping developer productivity initiatives, driving AI-enabled engineering practices, and advancing platform engineering capabilities across the organization. This is a hybrid position based in Waltham, MA, offering the opportunity to influence engineering strategy while partnering with globally distributed teams to deliver a best-in-class developer experience. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline 3+ years of experience leading Backend Engineering teams 5+ years of experience as a Backend Software Engineer in a cloud-first environment Experience managing and mentoring engineers across backend and infrastructure functions Strong technical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes (K8s), and Infrastructure-as-Code Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives from concept through implementation Experience improving software development processes and developer productivity Excellent communication, stakeholder management, collaboration, and organizational skills Strategic thinking with the ability to balance and prioritize multiple initiatives Experience building strong partnerships across engineering and business organizations Interest in applying AI technologies to improve software development workflows Familiarity with build tools such as Maven, Gradle, or Nx Understanding of testing frameworks and observability platforms Desired Skills & Experience Previous experience in Developer Experience (DevEx), Platform Engineering, or Internal Developer Platform teams Experience establishing platform solutions using a Platform-as-a-Product approach Exposure to AI-powered development tools and automated software delivery processes Experience working with distributed or international engineering teams Background in high-growth, fast-paced technology organizations What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Backend and DevOps engineers focused on developer enablement Execute a strategy for an AI-driven software development lifecycle that improves efficiency from design through deployment Develop and promote self-service platform capabilities that eliminate developer friction and accelerate delivery Partner closely with engineering leaders and stakeholders to understand developer needs and align platform investments Drive continuous improvements in CI/CD, infrastructure automation, developer tooling, and operational excellence Advocate for and implement Platform-as-a-Product principles across engineering Collaborate with engineering teams across multiple locations to establish shared standards and best practices Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, learning, and continuous improvement Measure and improve developer experience through feedback, metrics, and data-driven decision making The Offer Base Salary: $173,000 - $234,000 annually Annual performance-based incentive opportunity Hybrid work arrangement in Waltham, MA Opportunity to build and scale a newly formed Developer Experience organization High-impact leadership role within Platform Engineering You will receive the following benefits Medical Insurance Dental Benefits Vision Benefits Life Insurance Disability Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Parental Leave 401(k) Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.