NetDocuments - Senior Manager, Software Engineering

• We’re seeking a Senior Manager, Engineering to lead and scale our PatternBuilder product focused engineering team as we build next-generation, intelligent products that transform how our clients work. You’ll guide teams responsible for developing and delivering scalable, secure, and innovative cloud-based systems that integrate cutting-edge automation and AI into the NetDocuments platform. • In this strategic leadership role, you’ll drive the vision and execution of our Document Automation initiatives, ensuring alignment across product, engineering, and business goals. You’ll play a key part in defining our technical roadmap, mentoring engineering leaders, and fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and accountability. • This position reports to the Director of Engineering - AI and will partner closely with peers across Product, Architecture, and Data Science to ensure cohesive delivery of enterprise-grade AI-powered capabilities. • Shape and execute the long-term engineering strategy for PatternBuilder Document Automation initiatives, aligning technology direction with business priorities. • Collaborate with Product and Architecture leaders to translate customer needs and emerging technologies into scalable solutions. • Build and maintain a robust roadmap for the PatternBuilder engineering organization, balancing innovation with operational excellence. • Oversee delivery execution across multiple teams to ensure high-quality, on-time releases. • Lead & Develop High-Performing Teams • Manage and mentor Engineers and Technical staff, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Guide hiring, performance management, and career development to build diverse, high-impact teams. • Create an environment that attracts top engineering talent and empowers them to deliver their best work. • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management • Partner with Product Management and Design to define priorities and ensure strategic alignment across departments. • Present technical strategies, roadmaps, and progress to senior leadership in clear, business-focused terms. • Serve as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders—translating complex technical concepts into actionable business insights. • Drive engagement and communication across distributed teams and business units. • Technical Leadership & Oversight • Maintain strong working knowledge of technologies such as Ruby on Rails, C#, React, microservices, Azure, AWS, and containerized deployments—but focus on guiding teams rather than day-to-day coding. • Champion best practices for architecture, reliability, and scalability across engineering and platform systems. • Ensure Automation solutions are designed securely and meet compliance, performance, and privacy standards. • Promote experimentation and responsible adoption of emerging AI technologies. • Culture & Innovation • Foster a growth mindset, continuous learning, and experimentation within the engineering organization. • Cultivate a collaborative engineering culture that values quality, innovation, and transparency. • Encourage contributions to open-source and knowledge sharing across the company.