Manager, Software Engineering (Fullstack Team)

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Manager, Software Engineering to lead a high-performing full-stack team at New Relic. As a key member of our global team of innovators and pioneers, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of observability and empowering companies to thrive in an AI-first world. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Manager, Software Engineering, you will be responsible for leading a team of 6-8 engineers across backend (Java/Spring Boot) and frontend (React/TypeScript) technologies. Your key responsibilities will include: - Leading end-to-end delivery, including sprint planning, execution, quality, and release - Setting clear expectations, managing performance, and developing engineers at every level - Partnering with Product Manager and XD to translate requirements into technically sound, deliverable plans - Driving architectural discussions and holding the team to engineering excellence standards - Identifying and removing blockers proactively and surfacing risks before they become incidents - Building a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement - Contributing to hiring, including owning interview loops and assessing technical and leadership fit - Mentoring and growing engineers toward their next level and building a visible talent pipeline - Operating in an agile, DevOps environment where the team owns what they ship WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need: - 10+ years of engineering experience with 2+ years of managing engineering teams - Demonstrated experience managing senior individual contributors (P4/Staff level), including coaching, giving feedback, and holding the bar - Strong technical foundation in backend systems, including Java/Spring Boot or equivalent, and the ability to engage credibly in architecture discussions - Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time with high quality - Experience with performance management, including setting expectations, coaching through gaps, documenting, and escalating when needed - Ability to balance technical debt, feature delivery, and team health tradeoffs - Strong communication skills, including direct, transparent, and effective communication with engineers and stakeholders alike - Familiarity with modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, observability, and microservices WHY REMOTE New Relic offers a flexible workforce model that allows employees to work in a variety of workplaces that best support their success, including fully office-based, fully remote, or hybrid. We believe in empowering all employees to achieve professional and business success through a flexible work environment. BENEFITS - Access to opportunities for professional growth and development, including mentorship, learning resources, and a culture that encourages continuous improvement - Flexible work hours and remote work opportunities - A diverse, welcoming, and inclusive environment that celebrates different backgrounds and abilities - A comprehensive health plan, parental leave, and education stipend - A culture that encourages continuous improvement and a healthy work-life balance