Senior Engineering Manager

About Us

At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients’ growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone’s contribution is welcomed.

And now we are looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to join us as part of our team.

About the role

PitchBook — a platform for investment professionals. Our software provides access to data and the analytical tools to get answers fast and discover promising opportunities. Uncovers actionable insights and trends hidden within the financial data of more than three million companies. Users all over the world include large corporations, start-ups, venture capital and private equity firms, investment banks, and many others.

As a member of the Product and Engineering team at PitchBook, you will be part of a group of big thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers who strive to deepen the positive impact we have on our customers and our company every day. We value curiosity and the drive to find better ways of doing things. We thrive on customer empathy, which remains our focus when creating excellent customer experiences through product innovation.

As a Senior Engineering Manager in the Technology & Engineering division, you will be responsible for managing and growing several self-organized engineering teams, driving delivery excellence, and representing development direction at a strategic level. You will collaborate closely with engineering leads, product managers, and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment, performance, and team success.

Tech Stack: Java, Python, TS/JS/React, GCP, Vertex AI, AWS, Bedrock etc

Team setup: 2-5 teams

Work Environment: ​​flexible

As a qualified expert You will

• Manage and grow multiple engineering teams and their leaders within a business unit or product area.
• Cultivate technical excellence and a culture of continuous learning across teams.
• Participate in and supervise discussions on key technical decisions, delivery expectations, and people allocation.
• Represent the development direction at the strategic (VP) level, including plans, results, metrics, and capabilities.
• Drive AI tool adoption to improve team efficiency and delivery speed.
• Encourage learning through AI-assisted development and automation.
• Coach teams on best practices for software delivery, estimation, stakeholder communication, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure clear goals, priorities, and resource allocation while maintaining technical excellence and innovation.
• Foster a culture of trust, transparency, collaboration, and constructive feedback.
• Maintain high morale and motivation, especially during challenging circumstances.
• Balance business, team, and individual needs through effective communication and decision-making.
• Recognize team achievements and help teams learn from challenges or failures.
• Manage staffing, including hiring new team members aligned with company values and culture.
• Monitor and assess team performance, conduct performance reviews, and ensure fair compensation processes.
• Support the adoption of DevOps practices and modern engineering methodologies.

We’re looking for you if you have

• Mature understanding of the manager’s role, with a strong product- and results-oriented mindset, demonstrating strong ownership and focus on delivering outcomes.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in software development, primarily with the Java stack.
• 3+ years of experience managing one or more engineering teams (25+ individuals) in a modern software development environment.
• Strong understanding of modern software development processes, frameworks, and their practical trade-offs.
• Knowledge of contemporary software engineering technologies and their applications to real-world problems.
• Understanding of AI tools, prompting, and workflow automation in software engineering.
• Ability to assess AI outputs and apply them to improve efficiency and quality.
• Familiarity with DevOps culture and practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills combining empathy, business acumen, and the ability to set expectations and provide feedback.
• Open-mindedness, willingness to learn, and courage to make progress-driving decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Bonus points

• Experience leading the development of complex, distributed software systems requiring deep domain or technical expertise.
• Experience with Agile or other value-stream-based framework transformations.
• Proven success in building high-performing software development teams from the ground up.
• Experience managing teams using metrics related to motivation, performance, and time.

What’s in it for You

Reveal great tech solutions

Join the team of experts who create custom, cutting-edge tech solutions for world-renowned businesses, fueling client growth. Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions. Focus on long-term impact and building tailored, long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Experience an agile and flexible working environment

Enjoy the freedom of fully remote work with a flexible working schedule. Empower yourself with a stable workload and a stable income, supported by provided laptops and licensed software. We focus on lasting cooperation and unite result-oriented individuals who stand on a high-performance approach to work.

Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth

Benefit from performance and merit reviews, elevate your skills with personal development plans, and individual learnings through the corporate library, public speaking support, and more.

Be among like-minded people

Work with a team of one mind who cares about what they do and how they do. Collaborate with top-notch experts who are always ready to help and support you through any challenges. Join company-wide tech and cultural events, and contribute to meaningful CSR initiatives that resonate with your values. Feel supported by your HR, and take advantage of our referral bonus program.

Interview steps

• Pre-Screening with the recruiter
• Manager screening
• Tech Interview
• HR Interview
• Interview with Managing Director
• Product Interview (Client)
• Interview with VP, Technology & Engineering (Client)

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