Senior Software Development Manager, Commerce

Slate Auto

. Lead the definition, design, architecture, development, and delivery of Slate’s Commerce software across multiple teams .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software engineering teams, driving technical strategy, and delivering customer-facing software solutions. Proficient in building scalable distributed systems and fostering collaboration across engineering and business teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical LeadershipSoftware Engineering Team DevelopmentDistributed Systems DesignEcommerce Architecture ExperienceCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentArchitecture DesignDistributed SystemsWeb ServicesAPIsCloud InfrastructureEcommerce IntegrationsTechnical Decision-MakingEngineering Quality AssuranceOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationProblem-SolvingInfluencing StakeholdersSimplifying Complex Problems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Customer-Facing SoftwareMarketplace ModelsMulti-Vendor CommerceProduct CatalogCart/CheckoutPaymentsOrder ManagementFulfillment Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the definition, design, architecture, development, and delivery of Slate’s Commerce software across multiple teams
Build and develop a high-performing engineering organization by hiring and growing engineers, managers, and technical leaders
Provide clear direction, coaching, and career development
Set technical strategy and drive decision-making for Commerce
Balance customer experience, business priorities, engineering velocity, and long-term technical excellence
Simplify complex technical and business problems through innovation, creativity, and judgment
Collaborate with UX and Product leaders to build customer-first solutions
Drive alignment across engineering and business teams and advise on difficult technical and organizational decisions
Evaluate the business impact and consequences of technical decisions
Establish and maintain engineering quality, reliability, performance, and operational excellence
Plan and manage organizational priorities, resourcing, and delivery across multiple teams and roadmaps

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
12+ years of experience building and delivering customer-facing software
7+ years leading and developing software engineering teams, including leading multiple teams or managing managers
Strong technical leadership experience, including architecture, complex technical trade-offs, and driving engineering decisions across teams
Experience designing and operating reliable, scalable distributed systems, including web services, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and modern software development practices
Experience with modern ecommerce architectures and integrations across product catalog, cart/checkout, payments, order management, and fulfillment systems
Familiarity with marketplace or multi-vendor commerce models and the technical challenges they introduce
Ability to lead through ambiguity, simplify complex problems, and deliver high-quality solutions in fast-paced environments
Experience partnering closely with Product, UX, and Program Management teams to deliver customer-driven software products
Experience building and scaling engineering teams, including hiring, developing leaders, and managing performance
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders at all levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures