Software Engineering Manager

LawnStarter

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

Posted 9/29/2026contractRemote • Colombia, Mexico, Peru, UruguayMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-functional teams, driving AI adoption, and developing individual contributors through structured growth plans. Capable of managing remote teams effectively while ensuring predictable delivery and maintaining high-quality standards.

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AI Tool IntegrationPeople DevelopmentRemote Team LeadershipData-Driven ManagementConflict Resolution

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Hard Skills

System DesignArchitectural InputCode ReviewDebuggingSprint PlanningDelivery ManagementPerformance ManagementGrowth MetricsAI WorkflowsTechnical Direction

Soft Skills

CoachingDelegationConflict ManagementTeam DevelopmentCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ClaudeCopilotAI ToolsRemote Collaboration ToolsProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional TeamsPredictable DeliveryRetention Risk ManagementPerformance ManagementDistributed Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-functional delivery teams of 4–5 engineers
Report to the Head of Engineering
Own delivery and people outcomes for the team
Create concrete growth plans for every individual contributor
Ensure the team ships on cadence with predictable quality
Surface risks early, manage scope, and maintain commitments
Address conflict directly and manage underperformance through a clear process
Protect and develop top performers
Partner with Product, Design, and other engineering teams
Provide technical direction on system design and architectural risks
Remove blockers without becoming overly involved in implementation
Introduce AI tools and workflows for code review, documentation, sprint planning, and debugging
Develop the next generation of senior engineers and tech leads
Coordinate distributed sprint ceremonies and remote one-on-ones
Orchestrate delivery from roadmap estimation through release
Balance business value, technical soundness, security, architecture, and product speed
Track AI adoption and improve measurable throughput without sacrificing quality
Achieve year-one goals including documented growth plans within 60 days, committed-scope delivery within 90 days, retention-risk management, documented performance management, reliable commitments, and increased AI enablement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deeply AI-integrated experience, including using AI tools such as Claude, Copilot, or similar workflows
Experience developing people through concrete growth plans and managing underperformance through a structured process
Previous leadership of fully remote teams as a default working model
Direct and timely conflict resolution
Data-driven management using velocity, retention risk, and individual contributor growth metrics
Technical credibility through code reviews, architectural input, and debugging support
Delegation and coaching skills; ability to avoid becoming a decision bottleneck
Experience building people leadership depth as teams scale
Ability to manage distributed teams across time zones and countries
Ability to drive predictable delivery and cross-functional execution
Commitment to people leadership as a primary craft
Active support for AI adoption rather than skepticism

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work
Structured work hours with reasonable flexibility for life
Equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination protections