vultr - Software Engineer Manager
Requirements
• 5+ years of hands-on PHP development experience, including fluency with large-scale monolithic applications • 3+ years of engineering management experience, with a track record of developing engineers and delivering complex projects • Strong working knowledge of MySQL, query optimization, and data modeling at scale • Experience with identity, authentication, or billing systems: IAM, OAuth, SSO, or subscription/payment platforms a strong plus • Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams through architectural evolution without disrupting reliability • Comfortable operating in a high-ownership, low-process engineering culture where context matters more than ceremony • Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical complexity to stakeholders and business priorities to engineers • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Responsibilities
• Lead and develop a distributed team of 8+ engineers across Identity Management, Payments & Billing, and Internal Admin Platform; spanning junior to senior-level talent • Drive engineering execution: sprint planning, technical prioritization, and delivery across multiple concurrent workstreams • Engage deeply with the PHP monolith; code reviewing, architectural decision-making, and guiding incremental modernization without disrupting production systems • Build and maintain a high-performance team culture through 1:1s, career development, and structured feedback loops • Partner closely with product, design, and adjacent engineering leadership to align on roadmap priorities and technical strategy • Develop team processes that balance velocity, quality, and operational stability at scale • Own hiring and headcount planning for your teams, including defining roles and evaluating candidates • Perform technical risk assessments and guide teams through complex system changes; including IAM/SCIM integrations, billing infrastructure, and account lifecycle work
Benefits
• $140,000 - $155,000 • Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws. • INCLUSION & PRIVACY
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