Staples · 1 day ago
Senior Manager Software Engineering, Staples Promotional Products
Staples is a national leader in the promotional products industry, helping customers build love for their brands with customized merchandise solutions. As the Senior Manager of Software Engineering, you will lead and oversee software engineering operations, ensuring high-quality software products and solutions are developed while fostering a culture of technical excellence.
ConsumerE-CommerceEnterprise SoftwareOffice SuppliesRetail
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and deployment of software products and solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, system goals, and requirements
Direct the software engineering team in producing high-quality software that meets business needs and objectives
Drive best practices in software development, ensuring coding standards, testing methodologies, and documentation
Participate in architectural decisions and foster a culture of technical excellence
Monitor software engineering processes for efficiency and effectiveness
Stay abreast of latest software development technologies and methodologies to ensure the team's competitiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with fluency in languages like .net, SQL and C#
3+ years of managerial experience within software development teams
Comprehensive understanding of modern software development tools, practices, and methodologies
Demonstrated success in managing and delivering large-scale software projects
Excellent leadership and team management abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders
Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced environments
Experience leading AI-enabled product initiatives, including data-driven automation, intelligent recommendations, and customer-facing bots that reduce manual effort and scale across large, distributed platforms
Strong ability to translate ambiguous business problems into clear product requirements, leveraging data signals (e.g., incomplete inputs, customer intent, seasonal trends, vendor promotions) to inform AI-driven solutions
Preferred
Master's degree in Software Engineering or a similar domain
Relevant certifications such as PMP, CSM, or specific software language certifications
Proficiency with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
Hands-on experience in DevOps, CI/CD practices, and tools
Proven strategic planning skills, especially in tech-driven initiatives
Experience defining and launching AI-powered features such as intelligent product recommendations, automated content updates, customer service bots, or workflow automation in eCommerce or B2B platforms
Familiarity with modern data and AI ecosystems (e.g., data lakes, analytics platforms, ML-driven decision systems) and using insights to drive product prioritization and roadmap decisions
Demonstrated success scaling products globally, balancing regional considerations while maintaining a unified platform strategy
Benefits
Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
22 days of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
Online and Retail Discounts
Company Match 401(k)
Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs
And more!
Company
Staples
Staples is a provider of workspace products such as furniture, technology, cleaning products, and traditional office supplies.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-07-09Grant· $7M
2017-06-28Acquired
1999-11-15Post Ipo Equity
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