West500 Partners

Software Engineering Manager

West500 Partners  •  Kent, WA (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Our client is a high-growth SaaS startup enabling Advanced Manufacturers to build world-class hardware. They’re looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead a small, growing team and help scale the software foundation that powers their mission.

In this role, you’ll guide a team of 6–8 engineers, shaping how they deliver high-quality software while fostering trust, growth, and clear execution. You’ll partner closely with product and executive leadership to define priorities, manage the backlog, and ensure alignment across engineering and the broader business.

You’ll also stay close enough to the codebase to offer meaningful technical guidance, reviewing designs, spotting issues early, and helping the team maintain strong development practices. The right person is a servant leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and knows how to turn ambiguity into clarity and action.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead and grow a high-performing software team with empathy and accountability.
  • Translate product and company goals into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
  • Drive delivery through strong communication, prioritization, and technical judgment.
  • Partner with technical leads to improve architecture, quality, and system reliability.
  • Build the operational rhythm and culture that enable consistent execution.

You’ll bring:

  • 10–15 years in software development with proven leadership in SaaS or high-growth tech.
  • Strong technical acumen with the ability to guide reviews and architectural discussions.
  • Experience aligning engineering work with business outcomes and product goals.
  • Familiarity with React, Next.js, Node.js, Apollo, AWS, Docker, and CI/CD tools.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity to help build a software team that’s powering the future of advanced Manufacturing.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor at this time. U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply.

West500 Partners

About West500 Partners

West500 Partners has been serving emerging startups to Enterprise companies since 2007, delivering consistent results for clients throughout the United States. Elevating companies and careers is what drives us each day!

Need help finding the right candidate for a niche technical role? Let us build your growing team with the right talent.

Who we place: Software Engineers (Backend, Frontend, Full Stack, QA + Test, Mobile, DevOps, Data, SDMs, etc.), UI/UX, Customer Support, Solutions Engineers, PMs, and so much more.

Industry specializations: A wide-ranging list including FinTech, BioTech, Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence, Edtech, SaaS Orgs, Gaming, as well as Non-Profits and more.

What we provide: Our services include contract, contract-to-hire, and full-time placement (local/Seattle, remote, and global placements) as well as EOR and Payrolling services.

For job seekers - if you’re considering a career change or simply looking for a new opportunity, let us make your search easier. We take the time to understand your background and goals.

We're hiring - come see our open positions: https://west500partners.com/jobs/

Interested in learning more? Email us at: info@west500partners.com

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Year Founded
2007
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