Senior Manager, Backend

WeightWatchers

. Lead teams responsible for the core systems powering the WeightWatchers member experience .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $185,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and scaling backend engineering teams, with a strong focus on modern distributed systems, cloud architectures, and performance optimization. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives while ensuring operational readiness and compliance.

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Backend EngineeringTeam LeadershipCloud ArchitecturesDistributed Systems (AWS)Data Modeling

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentAPIsMicroservicesData ModelingTechnical Design ReviewIncident ManagementPerformance OptimizationDocumentationContinuous ImprovementSecurity Practices

Soft Skills

MentoringStakeholder InfluenceRoadmap PlanningCareer DevelopmentCross-Team Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWSCloud ServicesEvent-Driven ArchitectureData PlatformsMonitoring Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Computer ScienceDegree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Consumer SystemsOperational ReadinessSLIs/SLOsHIPAA ComplianceTechnical Strategy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead teams responsible for the core systems powering the WeightWatchers member experience
Build, scale, and mentor high-performing engineering teams
Manage the health, growth, and delivery of multiple backend squads
Partner with Infrastructure, Product, Data, and Design teams
Recruit, manage, and mentor backend engineers from entry-level to Principal level
Foster operational readiness, documentation, incident learning, and continuous improvement
Drive multi-quarter technical strategies for the member platform
Ensure teams define and meet SLIs/SLOs for reliability and performance
Remove structural bottlenecks, brittle integrations, and duplicated microservices
Oversee backend services for member identity, food databases, and tracking foundations
Partner with Data and ML teams on reliable, well-modeled data
Lead modernization toward cloud architectures and event-driven patterns
Manage end-to-end delivery of backend features and platform components across multiple squads
Lead performance reviews, career development discussions, and workforce planning
Review technical designs and make tradeoff decisions on speed, quality, and cost
Embed security and compliance practices, including HIPAA-adjacent workflows
Drive sustainable scaling while balancing cloud costs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record of managing and scaling engineering teams at a system-wide level
8+ years in backend engineering
3+ years in a formal management or leadership role for large-scale consumer systems
Strong understanding of modern distributed systems (AWS), APIs, and data modeling for high-scale environments
Proven ability to lead cross-team initiatives from design through successful production adoption
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Ability to produce clear documentation and influence stakeholders across competing priorities
Ability to balance high-level roadmap planning with execution details

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment
Workers' compensation insurance for eligible employees
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace commitment