Senior Manager Software Engineering (San Diego)

At Lytx, we help make roadways safer by transforming real‑time video and telematics into safety intelligence that prevents collisions and saves lives.You will lead the Foundational Core and Insights teams, the mission-critical engine that turns data products into action. This means owning the high-resiliency services that power the platform, from a zero-failure Identity and Permissions framework to the Analytics Experience our customers use to manage risk. Your objective is to build the robust, multi-tenant services that allow our entire product ecosystem to scale seamlessly.This is a role for someone who is aggressive about AI. Not only for incorporating it into commercial products, but also for leveraging Generative AI into the core of how we deliver products. If you have a passion for high-leverage services and building strong teams, this job is for you.What You’ll DoEngineer Insights Platform Services: You’ll lead the Insights team, which is responsible for developing and delivering complex data products that provide actionable insights to customers. The team’s goal is to help organizations transition from “What happened?” to “What should I do now?” by surfacing clear, action-driven recommendations.Architect an Always-On Foundation: You own the critical core services Identity, Permissions, and Multi-tenancy. You will lead Tech Leads to build a high-resiliency IAM capability that serves as the bedrock for our platform. If this layer fails, road safety will stop, and you will lead the team that ensures it doesn’tDrive AI-First Engineering: You will set rigorous AI-driven engineering standards, leveraging Generative AI to accelerate your team's velocity. Lead your Tech Leads in adopting an AI-centric SDLC to maintain a leadership position in productivity.Mentor senior engineers and Tech Leads. Build leadership, instill ownership, learning, and craftsmanship.Translate strategy into clear roadmaps and predictable delivery. Manage dependencies and drive measurable outcomes.Advance scalability, quality, observability, incident response, and cost/performance optimization.What You’ll Need10+ years building scalable distributed systems with 5+ years managing teams and growing senior‑level talent.Experience reviewing and guiding everything from UI flows to API contracts and data models. You understand how the front-end stuff connects to the back-end data to create a seamless experience.Proven success with cloud‑native microservices, high-scale systems, and the nuances of building granular, multi-tenant permission models.A clear perspective on using Generative AI to eliminate inefficiency in both the product and the engineering process.A track record of owning complex roadmaps and ensuring predictable, high-quality delivery in a fast-paced environment.Preferred QualificationsDeep knowledge of the AWS Ecosystem, C#/.NET, and Kubernetes.Experience managing zero-failure services where high availability is the baseline.What Success Looks LikeSenior engineers grow into trusted tech leads under your coaching, owning the domains.Programs deliver on time and on target, with increased reliability and cost efficiency.Teams adopt AI-enhanced SDLC, cutting the time from concept to commercial insight.Cross-functional partners see your teams as accountable, predictable, and innovative.Benefits:Medical, dental and vision insurance Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsTelehealth401(k) and 401(k) matchLife and AD&D insuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityFTO or PTOEmployee Well-Being program11 paid holidays plus 1 inclusive holiday per yearVolunteer Time OffEmployee Referral programEducation Reimbursement ProgramEmployee Recognition and Appreciation programAdditional perk and voluntary benefit programsSalary is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is also eligible for an incentive compensation plan. The expected hiring salary for this position is:$183,500.00 - $232,500.00You’re driven to succeed and so are we. At Lytx, our mission is to protect a world in motion, and we do it by building technology and partnerships that help keep people safe on the road. The way we work is guided by our shared values: Deliver for the customer, Responsibility in every outcome, Innovate with purpose, Velocity with excellence, and Elevate each other.If you’re looking for meaningful work, a team that challenges and supports you, and the chance to grow your career while making a real impact, we’d love to meet you.Together, we’re helping make roadways safer and saving lives!Lytx, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, genetic information, uniformed service, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal or state law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email View email address on apply.placed-app.com.  Lytx conducts background checks on applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable local, state, federal and regional laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment and will be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, federal and regional laws. SummaryLocation: Office - San Diego, CAType: Full time