SimpliSafe · 2 months ago
Manager, Software Engineering (User Systems)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSimpliSafe is a high-tech home security company dedicated to protecting homes and fostering a collaborative culture. The role involves leading a backend development team, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of core backend services while also contributing technically through coding and design reviews.
Consumer ElectronicsHome ImprovementManufacturingSecuritySensorSmart Home
Responsibilities
Manage and mentor a team of 3-5 backend software engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
Conduct regular one-on-ones, provide coaching, write and deliver performance reviews, and support career development plans for all team members
Drive the planning, execution, and successful delivery of projects within an Agile/Scrum framework, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality results
Partner with product managers, QA, and other engineering teams to define requirements, scope projects, and manage dependencies
Serve as a technical leader and active individual contributor, spending a significant portion of your time writing high-quality, production-ready code in Typescript/Javascript and Rust
Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of scalable, high-availability, and fault-tolerant backend services and APIs
Set and enforce technical standards, conduct rigorous code and design reviews, and ensure the team adheres to best practices in areas such as testing, monitoring, and security
Oversee the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of production systems, and participate in an on-call rotation as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 1-2 years of experience in a formal management or technical lead role managing direct reports
Deep expertise in developing and deploying complex, high-traffic backend systems and microservices
Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Rust, Java, Go, Python, C#) with the adaptability to work with multiple languages
Strong understanding of distributed systems, relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB), caching, and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Hands-on experience building, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based backend systems (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and DevOps principles
Benefits
A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellness and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families
Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change.
Company
SimpliSafe
SimpliSafe is a home security company that designs, engineers, and sells cameras, smart lock, and wireless security alarm systems.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (11)
2024 (14)
2023 (21)
2022 (17)
2021 (14)
2020 (8)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$387MKey Investors
Sequoia Capital
2025-09-15Acquired
2022-05-06Debt Financing· $200M
2021-04-12Private Equity· $130M
Leadership Team
Hilary Schneider
Chief Executive Officer
Eleanor Laurans
Co-Founder
Recent News
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