Vanilla · 1 day ago
Senior Engineering Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $210K/yr
8+ years expVanilla is a startup aiming to modernize estate planning through an AI-powered platform. As the Senior Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers, provide technical direction, and foster collaboration to support the professional growth of team members while aligning engineering execution with business goals.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Financial ServicesFinTechInformation TechnologySoftwareWealth Management
Responsibilities
Drive technical and product strategy by aligning engineering execution with the company's broader business goals and customer needs. You’ll help architect solutions that scale both technically and operationally
Lead end-to-end delivery, balancing speed with technical quality. You bring clarity to complexity and champion scalable design principles
Act as a key operational leader, implementing systems, tools, and processes that improve development velocity, quality, and collaboration across teams
Mentor and grow high-performing engineers, supporting their professional development and creating a culture of accountability, autonomy, and learning
Serve as a critical cross-functional partner, working with product, design, marketing, sales, and support to align roadmaps, unblock execution, and ensure customer-centric product outcomes
Support pre-sales conversations and customer onboarding, helping technical stakeholders understand product capabilities and ensuring feedback loops from the field inform our roadmap
Coordinate external integrations and platform partnerships, managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring secure, seamless implementation
Define and own engineering metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement in product quality, team performance, and operational efficiency
Collaborate with Legal and Security teams to uphold compliance, privacy, and regulatory standards across all systems
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional engineering experience, with 3+ years in an engineering management role or technical program management role
A track record of building and scaling complex software systems at high-growth SaaS companies or startups
Strong operational instincts, you're process-oriented, data-driven, and focused on systems that enable high-leverage execution
Experience influencing product architecture and engineering strategy through a systems-thinking lens
Comfort navigating ambiguity and working autonomously in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and leadership skills, you excel at guiding technical discussions and aligning diverse stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Prior experience in pre-sales engineering roles is highly valued
Project management experience, particularly in fast-paced or cross-functional environments, is a strong plus
Benefits
Flexible paid time off policy and 10 company-wide paid holidays
Parental leave, 4 weeks for all full-time employees and up to 12 weeks for birthing parents
Medical, dental, and vision benefits coverage for employees and their families
401K eligibility after one month of employment
Free estate planning documents
Budget for learning & development and home office setup
Paid parking or transit for hybrid and in office employees
Company
Vanilla
Vanilla is an estate planning software platform designed for financial advisors, estate planners, and family offices.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$81.4MKey Investors
Insight PartnersVenrock
2024-08-15Series B· $35M
2022-04-28Series B· $30M
2021-08-30Series A· $11.6M
Leadership Team
Amjad Hussain
Advisor
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