Manager, Software Engineering (Platform Connectivity) Chicago, Illinois, United States

Manager, Software Engineering (Platform Connectivity)

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

IL Annual Base Salary Range: $196,000 — $245,000 USD

What You’ll Do

• Lead a diverse portfolio of technology projects and a team of developers.
• Develop solutions that meet business and customer needs.
• Share your passion for staying current on tech trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, and participate in internal and external tech communities. Evaluate technical builds and code.
• Collaborate with product managers and deliver robust cloud-based solutions.
• Make decisions on the build, architecture, and delivery of systems.
• Build teams, actively coach and mentor your team, and help them grow in their careers.
• Drive agile development and analytical methodologies every day.
• Strive to continuously improve the operations, processes, methodologies, technology choices, and practices of the team.
• Interact with your team, customers, and peers to share information and improve cross‑department processes.
• Strive for transparency and partnership between our engineers and our business partners.
• Engage in concept discussions and propose technology solutions to meet business objectives and influence such decisions.
• Work with multi‑functional project teams on solution architecture options for building.
• Ensure all work meets quality, operational, and architectural standards needed for organizational success.
• Participate in the team’s YBIYRI model (you‑build‑it‑you‑run‑it), which includes participating in their on‑call pager rotation.

What You’ll Bring

• 12+ years of total experience with 6+ years of people management experience leading diverse software engineering teams, along with clear ownership of complex platform products.
• Experience working on large‑scale data integration with banks and ERP systems would be highly relevant.
• Highly skilled at people management, team building, career development, attracting, and retaining talent.
• Strong aptitude with software development lifecycle and engineering excellence processes, Agile methodologies, and the ability to project manage moderately sized projects.
• Hands‑on approach and ready to deep dive into code details with the team.
• Strong communication, coordination, and influencing skills.
• Ideally, deep knowledge and experience with Microsoft languages/frameworks (C#/.NET, SQL Server, Entity Framework).
• Expertise with Azure (Function Apps, Service Bus, etc.) a bonus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity.
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support.
• Employee giving match.
• R&R days so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming.
• Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it.
• Industry‑leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully‑stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events.

EEO Statement

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.