Senior Software Engineering Manager
Tulip is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead the Build team, which is responsible for the majority of Tulip's product surface area. This role involves directing engineering managers and technical leaders, collaborating across engineering and product teams to determine the roadmap, scope work, and ensure effective teamwork. The position is based in Somerville, MA, with a hybrid work environment requiring in-office presence three or more days per week.
Key responsibilities include leading and growing a high-performing team of software engineers, providing coaching and guidance on technical skills, and defining clear growth paths for each team member. The manager will contribute directly to the team's work as a "player-coach," oversee technical aspects of projects, including code quality and system architecture, and set clear expectations for productivity and efficiency. Additionally, the role involves owning team metrics, driving change based on data, and ensuring alignment with the company's vision and business objectives.
The ideal candidate possesses strong technical acumen, people management skills, and a deep understanding of product business value. Required qualifications include 5-7+ years of SaaS software engineering experience with contemporary tech stacks such as React, Redux, NodeJS, Golang, Electron, MongoDB, and Postgres. Additionally, 2+ years in people management leading a software team, experience with cross-functional team leadership, and a strong understanding of testing and deploying systems in multicloud/multitenant environments are essential. Familiarity with integrating software components and third-party technologies, as well as experience architecting systems that integrate agentic and generative AI capabilities, are also required.
Tulip offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, flexible spending account (FSA), commuter benefits, parental leave, and a 401(K) plan. The company provides a flexible work schedule, unlimited vacation policy, virtual company events and happy hours, and fitness subsidies. The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000 per year.
Tulip is committed to building a strong, diverse team that values hard work, families, and personal well-being. The company fosters an inclusive community and offers opportunities for direct impact on product and culture. As a spinoff out of MIT, Tulip is recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Innovator and has been named one of Built In Boston's "Best Places to Work" and "Best Midsize Places to Work."