Software Engineering Manager

Job Title: Software Engineering ManagerLocation: Remote (Philippines)Work Hours: Night Shift (10:00 PM – 7:00 AM PHT, with overlap with U.S. teams)Reports to: VP Engineering / Director of Engineering / CTOCompany: Career TEAMAbout Career TeamAt Career Team, we are building software that improves access to opportunity, workforce development, and support systems at scale. Through Career Edge, we help connect people with tools and services that can change lives.The OpportunityWe are looking for a hands-on Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing engineering team building and supporting Career Edge. This role is ideal for a strong technical leader who enjoys people management, shipping product, and improving team execution.This is not a company-wide executive leadership role. Instead, it is focused on:Owning delivery for a defined product or platform areaManaging engineers directlyImproving engineering quality and velocityPartnering closely with Product, Design, QA, and U.S.-based stakeholdersWhat You’ll DoTeam Leadership & DeliveryLead cross-functional engineering teamsOwn sprint planning, execution, delivery quality, and risk managementPartner with Product and Design to turn roadmap priorities into executable plansRemove blockers and improve team operating rhythm across a distributed environmentDrive visibility, predictability, and accountability for committed workTechnical GuidanceProvide technical leadership across modern web stacks including Next.js, Nest.js, Node.js, MongoDB, PHP/MySQL, and cloud infrastructureReview designs, architecture proposals, and critical code pathsSupport scalable, secure, and maintainable system design within your team’s domainImprove engineering practices around CI/CD, code review, observability, testing, and incident responseHelp teams adopt practical AI and automation tools where they improve productivity and qualityPeople ManagementManage, coach, and develop software engineers through regular 1:1s, feedback, and growth plansSupport performance management, hiring, onboarding, and retentionFoster a culture of ownership, collaboration, code quality, and continuous learningMentor senior engineers and emerging technical leadersCross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with U.S.-based stakeholders during overlap hoursPartner with Product, QA, DevOps, and business teams to keep delivery aligned with company goalsCommunicate tradeoffs, risks, and delivery status clearly to technical and non-technical partnersWhat We’re Looking ForExperience6–10+ years in software engineering2–4+ years leading teams as an Engineering Manager, Team Lead, or equivalentExperience delivering production software in a SaaS, web platform, or product-led environmentExperience working with distributed or remote teamsTechnical BackgroundStrong full-stack engineering background, ideally in JavaScript / TypeScript ecosystemsExperience with Node.js, React / Next.js, Nest.js, APIs, MongoDB, MySQL, and cloud platforms such as AWSFamiliarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and modern software delivery workflowsStrong understanding of maintainable architecture, delivery tradeoffs, and engineering qualityLeadership TraitsStrong communicator and coachComfortable balancing speed, quality, and business prioritiesAble to go deep technically without becoming a bottleneckCalm under ambiguity and effective in a fast-moving environmentWhy JoinBuild technology that impacts real livesWork with a mission-driven global teamStay close to product and code while growing as a leaderHelp shape how Career Team scales its engineering organizationCompensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.About Career Team: Founded in 1996, Career Team is socially conscious organization that seeks to close the nation’s opportunity divide through government-funded workforce development programs designed to help individuals get the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to obtain quality employment. In addition to administering these programs, Career Team develops and leverages cutting-edge software tools to ignite transformative change within the workforce development industry. Career Team is revolutionizing the operational landscape for workforce development professionals through its Career Edge platform, which includes state-of-the-art job training tools and advanced case management systems. For more information see www.careeredge.com and www.careerteam.com.Career Team’s outstanding record has resulted in numerous honors, including:Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companiesRecipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovationFeatured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions programInvited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare-to-Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a