Manager, Software Engineering

At AbsenceSoft, we’re transforming the employee experience. Our secure, intuitive technology helps employers bring humanity, certainty, and efficiency to some of the most complex moments in the workplace. Built by HR professionals for HR professionals, we’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited about where we’re going.

We’re seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to lead a talented team of software engineers responsible for designing, building, and maintaining AbsenceSoft’s platform. In this role, you’ll combine strong technical expertise with people leadership to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions. You’ll drive collaboration across teams, foster innovation, and create an environment where engineers can do their best work while growing in their careers.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers, providing coaching, feedback, and career development.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions.
• Collaborate with Product Management, QA, and other stakeholders to define project scope, priorities, and timelines.
• Drive agile development practices to ensure predictable delivery and continuous improvement.
• Review technical designs, code, and processes to uphold engineering standards and best practices.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
• Manage team capacity, hiring, and resource planning to meet business needs.
• Participate in a highly compliant environment and help maintain company controls and security within your role.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience leading software engineering teams in an agile environment.
• Strong technical background in modern software development (e.g., Java, .NET, cloud platforms, APIs).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance technical detail with project delivery and business priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5–8 years of software development experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with SaaS platforms, HR technology, or enterprise software.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.
• Strategic thinker who empowers teams and fosters cross-functional collaboration.

Why join us

At AbsenceSoft, we LEAD with our values:

Lead with Innovation - We create meaningful change through intelligence, focus and passion.  We embrace curiosity, data, and insight to shape the future of our industry. Always innovating, learning and evolving.

Elevate Every Voice - Every perspective matters. We listen, learn, and build a culture where diversity of thought and experience drives better solutions and smarter decisions. 

Achieve Together - The customer fuels everything we do. We share knowledge, collaborate, celebrate wins, and face challenges as one team because success is always a collective achievement.

Drive Outcome - Every action we take delivers measurable value to our teams, our customers, and the employees they support. Accountability is non-negotiable. We honor our commitments, take responsibility for results, and see every success and setback as a chance to grow stronger.

We offer:

• Impact that matters. You’ll do work that shapes the future of the modern workplace
• Flexibility and trust. We’re remote-first and results driven. You’ll have the freedom and flexibility to do your best work, wherever you do it best.
• Growth and development. We believe the best work happens when people are growing. You’ll have access to learning resources, leadership programs, and real opportunities to take on new challenges and expand your impact.  
• Competitive rewards. We offer comprehensive benefits, a performance-based bonus program, and equity opportunities – because when we grow, you should too.
• Time for life. Recharge and reconnect with flexible time off, paid holidays, and flexible leave programs designed to support every season of life.
• Belonging and balance. We’re building an inclusive culture where every voice is valued, collaboration is celebrated, and success is shared.
• Compensation Transparency. Compensation range for this position is $164,561 - $205,702 annually, depending on experience and location.

We’re committed to building a team as diverse as the customers we serve. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply you might be exactly what we’re looking for. If this sounds like a fit, apply today, we’d love to meet you!