Software Engineering Manager

LawnStarter

. Lead cross-functional delivery teams of 4–5 engineers .

Posted 10/31/2026contractRemote • Colombia, Mexico, Peru, UruguayMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing cross-functional teams, focusing on people development, conflict resolution, and technical direction. Proficient in leveraging AI tools to enhance engineering workflows and improve team performance metrics.

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AI-Integrated ExperienceLeadership Of Remote TeamsConflict Resolution SkillsTechnical Credibility In Code ReviewsPeople Development And Coaching

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Hard Skills

System DesignArchitectural InputCode ReviewDebuggingGrowth Plan DevelopmentVelocity MetricsRetention Risk MetricsAI WorkflowsSprint PlanningTeam Velocity Improvement

Soft Skills

Conflict ResolutionDelegation SkillsCoaching SkillsEffective CommunicationPeople Leadership

Tools & Technologies

ClaudeCopilotAI ToolsDocumentation ToolsRemote Communication Tools

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional TeamsDistributed TeamsEngineering LeadershipPerformance ManagementTeam Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-functional delivery teams of 4–5 engineers
Report to the Head of Engineering
Own people development, including documented growth plans for every individual contributor
Ensure predictable delivery, manage scope, surface risks early, and maintain commitments
Address team conflict directly and manage underperformance through a clear process
Protect and develop top performers
Partner with Product, Design, quality engineering, architecture, and security teams
Provide technical direction on system design and architectural risks while removing blockers
Introduce and lead AI tools and workflows for code review, documentation, sprint planning, and debugging
Develop the next generation of senior engineers and tech leads
Manage distributed communication, remote 1:1s, and distributed sprint ceremonies
Orchestrate delivery from roadmap estimation through release
Improve team velocity, predictability, AI adoption, and throughput without sacrificing quality
Track retention risks and engineer growth
Deliver year-one outcomes including growth plans within 60 days and committed-scope cadence within 90 days

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deeply AI-integrated experience; experience using Claude, Copilot, or similar AI workflows for engineering teams
Demonstrated experience building career growth plans and managing underperformance through a structured process
Previous leadership of fully remote teams as a default operating model
Direct and effective conflict resolution
Ability to use velocity, retention risk, and IC growth metrics to guide decisions
Technical credibility with code reviews, architectural input, and debugging
Delegation and coaching skills; ability to avoid becoming a decision bottleneck
Experience developing senior engineers and tech leads as teams scale
Ability to lead distributed teams across time zones and countries
Commitment to people leadership as a primary craft
English-language job posting; no explicit language requirement stated

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contractor rate of $120,000–$140,000 USD annually, depending on experience
Fully remote work
Structured work hours with reasonable flexibility for life
Equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination protections