Turnitin · 1 day ago
Senior Manager, Software Engineering (USA Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $238K/yr
10+ years expTurnitin is a recognized innovator in the global education space, dedicated to promoting honesty and fairness in assessments. The Senior Manager of Software Engineering will lead engineering efforts for a core product, focusing on security enhancements, product stability, and architectural planning, while managing a high-performing engineering team.
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Responsibilities
Lead and Empower Security-Focused Engineering Teams. Oversee and mentor a high-performing engineering team responsible for delivering a secure, resilient assessment platform. Drive technical execution with a strong focus on security, privacy, and compliance. Cultivate a culture of proactive risk management, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Embed Security into Engineering Practices. Champion secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles from design through deployment. Ensure security is integrated into CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and architecture. Advocate for threat modeling, static and dynamic code analysis, and secure-by-design architecture reviews
Drive Advanced Security Testing. Lead efforts in white-box, black-box, and grey-box testing, ensuring thorough coverage of the platform’s attack surface. Oversee initiatives in reverse engineering of software components to identify potential vulnerabilities or security gaps, and guide the remediation process
Guide Security-Critical Desktop and Web Development. Bring technical expertise in secure desktop application development (e.g., C++) and cloud-based backend systems (e.g., AWS). Ensure that the exam delivery platform maintains integrity under adversarial conditions, including offline scenarios and tamper attempts
Collaborate Cross-Functionally to Mitigate Risk. Partner with Product, Security, QA, and Compliance teams to identify risks early, prioritize security-related initiatives, and align with institutional, regulatory, and industry standards. Translate technical findings into actionable business decisions for leadership and stakeholders
Establish and Maintain Secure Architecture. Own the evolution of the system architecture with a strong emphasis on scalability, performance, and resilience against tampering and cheating. Continuously assess architectural decisions through the lens of risk reduction and secure isolation of sensitive workflows
Build Security Talent and Capabilities. Hire and develop engineers with a strong security mindset. Mentor the team in areas such as secure coding practices, exploit prevention, and adversarial thinking. Encourage upskilling through security certifications, training, and internal knowledge sharing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including 5+ years of engineering leadership in a product-driven organization along with an emphasis on security
Proven success in leading engineering efforts for desktop applications (e.g., C++)
Background in obfuscation and relevant tools to build secure software applications
Deep understanding of security best practices in software development, including secure coding, vulnerability mitigation, and compliance standards
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through product maintenance, optimization, and legacy system modernization
Effective communication and stakeholder management across multiple time zones (U.S. and Europe)
Expertise in Agile methodologies and managing cross-functional delivery teams
Track record of mentoring, coaching, and building high-performing engineering organizations
Preferred
Experience managing remote stakeholders and working with US based peers
Strong Project Management and planning skills
Strong Engineering skills (not required to be hands-on, but ability to perform System Design Reviews if needed)
Proactivity and curiosity
Get things done attitude
Experience in similar roles in a high-tech environment
Fluency in an English
Benefits
Remote First Culture
Health Care Coverage
Education Reimbursement
Competitive Paid Time Off
4 Self-Care Days per year
National Holidays
2 Founder Days + Juneteenth Observed
Paid Volunteer Time
Charitable contribution match
Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement
Access to Modern Health (mental health platform)
Parental Leave
Retirement Plan with match/contribution
Company
Turnitin
Academic integrity starts here.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Chris Caren
CEO
Iana Mykhailenko
Director Of Engineering
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