Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager at Comfrt

Comfrt is one of the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer brands, dedicated to blending mental wellness, inclusivity, and elevated comfort into every piece we create. Our mission goes beyond clothing — we strive to build a community where everyone feels supported and seen.

The Software Engineering Manager at Comfrt will lead and grow a team of engineers building the high-quality, scalable systems that power our direct-to-consumer experience, as well as internal tools used by teams and departments across the company. You will balance hands-on technical leadership with people management, partnering closely with product, design, and data teams to deliver reliable, performant features that delight our community. This is a role for someone who is passionate about developing engineers, driving engineering excellence, and translating business goals into clear technical roadmaps.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Set technical direction and drive the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable, reliable systems powering the Comfrt eCommerce experience
• Partner with product, design, and data teams to define roadmaps, scope projects, and translate business goals into clear engineering plans
• Manage team execution, including sprint planning, prioritization, and on-time delivery of high-quality features
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning to support each engineer's growth
• Establish and uphold engineering best practices for code quality, testing, code review, documentation, and observability
• Own technical hiring for the team, from sourcing and interviewing to onboarding new engineers
• Drive operational excellence by improving system performance, reliability, and incident response processes
• Remove blockers and shield the team from distractions while keeping stakeholders informed of progress and risks
• Balance hands-on technical contributions with leadership responsibilities, staying close to the codebase and key technical decisions

Requirements:

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a people management or team lead role
• Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and growing high-performing engineering teams
• Strong technical foundation with hands-on experience building and scaling web and backend systems
• Experience with modern web technologies and architectures in a high-traffic eCommerce or direct-to-consumer environments
• Led end-to-end engineering for modern Shopify storefronts using Hydrogen, custom Storefront API integrations, and Next.js-based headless architectures
• Solid understanding of software architecture, system design, APIs, and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects on time while managing competing priorities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering across product, design, and data
• Experience establishing engineering best practices, including code review, testing, CI/CD, and observability
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and modern team workflows
• Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, and career development
• Experience hiring and building diverse, inclusive engineering teams
• A bias toward action, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Experience collaborating closely with QA engineers to define test strategies, triage issues, and ensure quality across the release cycle
• Experience partnering with UI/UX designers to translate product designs into polished, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces

Why Join Comfrt?

• Be part of a purpose-driven company that's shaping the future of comfort and mental wellness.
• Work in a supportive, creative environment where your ideas and growth are valued.
• Enjoy Comfrt benefits such as generous paid time off, company-covered health insurance, 5% 401k match, and discounts on all Comfrt products!
• Join a passionate team making an impact on exciting projects, all while enjoying the flexibility and collaborative support of a fully remote environment.

Comfort is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.