Software Development Manager, Commerce

Slate Auto

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

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software engineering teams and driving technical strategy for customer-facing software solutions. Proficient in designing scalable distributed systems and modern ecommerce architectures while ensuring high standards of engineering quality and performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical LeadershipSoftware Engineering Team DevelopmentDistributed Systems DesignEcommerce Architecture ExperienceCustomer-Focused Solution Delivery

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentSystem ArchitectureAPI DevelopmentCloud InfrastructureEcommerce IntegrationsWeb ServicesDistributed SystemsTechnical Decision-MakingEngineering Quality StandardsOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationInfluencing Stakeholders

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Customer-Facing SoftwareMarketplace Commerce ModelsProduct Catalog ManagementCart/Checkout SystemsPayments IntegrationOrder 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
Build and develop a high-performing engineering team through direction, coaching, feedback, and career development
Lead technical strategy and decision-making for Commerce
Balance customer experience, business priorities, engineering velocity, and long-term technical excellence
Solve challenging technical and business problems through simplification, innovation, creativity, and judgment
Collaborate with UX and Product teams to build customer-focused solutions
Drive alignment across engineering and business teams
Make difficult technical and organizational decisions
Drive awareness of the business impact and consequences of technical decisions
Establish and maintain high standards for engineering quality, reliability, performance, and operational excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of experience building and delivering customer-facing software
5+ years leading and developing software engineering teams
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
Proven 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
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