Manager, Software Engineering

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Mission & Values

At Drata, we help companies earn and keep the trust of their users, customers, partners, and prospects. We’re the proof layer that shows great companies deserve the trust they aim to build.

Built on Trust : consistency is everything.

Act with Integrity : always doing the right thing.

Being Customer-Obsessed : keeping the people we serve at the center of our work.

Competitive Fire : we push ourselves harder than anyone else.

Diversity : bringing unique perspectives that lead to better solutions.

Automation First : we save time and money by making efficiency a priority.

Culture & Work Style

At Drata, we’re not just building software – we’re building a mindset. Everything we do springs from :

Be a Driver (Owner‑Operator Mentality) : Own your work. Improve relentlessly. Deliver results.

Move at Drata Speed (Precision & Velocity) : Fast decisions. Quick learning. Immediate impact.

Stay Mission-Driven (Customer‑Obsessed) : Challenge assumptions. Deliver value. Stay hungry.

Why Join The Drata Team?

See the Speed : Watch our CEO, Adam Markowitz, discuss the hyper‑growth journey, from $0 to $100M ARR in just four years.

Hear the Voice of the Team : Explore our "Life at Drata" page for employee testimonials.

Experience the Impact : See why we are consistently recognized on Fortune's Best Workplaces lists.

Connect with Us on Socials : LinkedIn – follow us for company updates, employee stories, and career news.

Job Summary

The Manager of Software Engineering will lead and develop a high‑performing team of software engineers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and strong stewardship of agile practices. This role oversees day‑to‑day team operations, resource planning, and quarterly roadmap execution to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery. Responsibilities include leading technical discussions, making key architectural decisions within the team’s domain, conducting deep data analysis to support business needs, and driving effective troubleshooting. The Manager will guide all phases of the SDLC—from estimation and planning to development, testing, support, and bug resolution—while balancing priorities across a team of approximately seven engineers.

What You'll Do

Manage and mentor a highly skilled, talented team of Software Engineers.

Understand and practice agile software development and management.

Provide guidance and implement the standards for the planning and prioritization of resource conflicts to ensure the successful delivery of the committed product roadmap every quarter.

Lead technical discussions and drive effective technical decisions covering your area of responsibility.

Conduct in‑depth data analysis to support business requests and application troubleshooting.

Operate and develop at various levels of the SDLC.

Estimate changes and proposed development.

Manage all day‑to‑day tasks and resources associated with the team (~7 people).

Plan, develop, test, support, and fix bugs.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

Advanced degree or professional certification is preferred.

Minimum of 1 year software engineering management experience.

Minimum of 6 years experience designing, developing and delivering software products.

Knowledge of SaaS operations, and modern technical SaaS tools and how to use and integrate with them.

Eager to share ideas and learn from other team members.

Strong communication skills to be able to clearly describe and discuss problems.

Experience with designing and deploying applications in a cloud‑based environment.

Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Experience with React, Javascript, TypeScript, NodeJS, OOP, TypeORM, MySQL, Git, and AWS (Terraform is a plus).

Managing performance metrics.

Bilingual in English & Spanish is a plus.

How We Support You

Shared Success : stock equity to ensure you share directly in company growth.

Health & Wellness : up to 100% employer‑paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, plus comprehensive wellness benefits.

Financial Well‑being : comprehensive suite including 401(k), company‑paid life and disability insurance, tax‑advantaged spending accounts, and discounted voluntary offerings.

Family Support : up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave after six months, plus fertility and family‑building benefits with dedicated leave specialists.

Growth & Development : generous annual stipends for professional and personal development and access to internal learning opportunities.

Time Off & Flexibility : flexible vacation policy, paid holidays, and other perks to recharge.

This role will receive a competitive base salary, benefits, and stock, typically in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The applicable salary range for this role is : $179,800 – $222,000.

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s leveling and compensation–including a candidate’s professional background and experience. This range may be modified in the future and final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above.

Senior level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Software Development

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