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Software Engineering Manager – Assessment
Instructure. Lead one engineering team of up to eight engineers within Instructure’s Assessment Group .
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeBudapest • HungaryMid-LevelSenior💰 HUF 2,100,000 - HUF 2,400,000 per monthWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing engineering teams, guiding technical decisions, and mentoring engineers while ensuring adherence to quality standards and effective communication with stakeholders. Proficient in managing hiring processes and team dynamics to foster a productive work environment.
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Team LeadershipTechnical Decision-MakingHiring Process ManagementPerformance FeedbackCommunication Skills
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Hard Skills
Software Engineering ManagementCode ReviewTechnical SpecificationsIncident ResponseDelivery Metrics Tracking
Soft Skills
Direct FeedbackMentoringCollaborationProblem-SolvingCaring Communication
Industry Keywords
Engineering Competency FrameworkBudget ManagementRFC ReviewTechnical TradeoffsData Privacy Laws
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead one engineering team of up to eight engineers within Instructure’s Assessment Group
- Guide day-to-day work and remove blockers
- Conduct regular one-on-ones and provide continuous, honest feedback
- Own team delivery, adjust priorities, and protect team health
- Mentor engineers against the engineering competency framework
- Build plans to avoid single points of failure
- Define roles, build interview panels, run debriefs, and make hiring decisions
- Review and co-sign RFCs and technical specifications
- Enforce engineering quality and process standards, including code review, incident response, and the tech radar
- Track delivery and reliability metrics and coach engineers on expectations
- Partner with product, design, and engineering teams to connect work to broader strategy
- Manage team spending and flag budget risks early
- Stay close to the codebase to guide technical decisions, review architecture, and unblock the team
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience managing software engineers, ideally with a background at the senior engineer level or above before moving into management
- Track record of delegating rather than doing the work yourself while remaining technical enough to guide team decisions
- Comfort giving direct, caring feedback, including difficult conversations
- Experience running a hiring process from job requisition to offer
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to explain technical tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Written and verbal fluency in English
- Must pass a background check
- Must provide identity verification, legal name, current physical location, valid contact number, and residential address as required by local data privacy laws
- Must work onsite at the Budapest office at least two days per week, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Must have appropriate citizenship or work authorization to work in Hungary
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation
- Ownership program for all full-time employees
- Flexible work culture
- Generous time off, including local holidays and annual “Dim the Lights” period
- Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
- Learning and development resources
- Professional development tools and tuition reimbursement
- Technology and tools needed to do the best work
- Motivosity employee recognition program
- Inclusive, supportive culture