Engineering Manager

United States

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$152,000 – $190,000Compensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Insurance Technology, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, with over 8 years of professional software industry experience, including at least 1 year of management experience while maintaining coding skills. Preferred experience includes Python or Java, comfort with Docker for local development, familiarity with modern scalable system architectures, experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases and ANSI SQL, and familiarity with API design tools/languages like Protocol Buffers, Swagger, or OpenAPI. Cloud computing and Kubernetes experience is also preferred.

Responsibilities

The Engineering Manager will lead an engineering team focused on digital life insurance enrollment experiences, collaborating with product managers, underwriters, and external partners. This player/coach role involves contributing to production-level code (approximately 20% of the time), reviewing pull requests, providing technical guidance, and driving large initiatives. Responsibilities also include orchestrating engineering ceremonies, creating growth plans for team members, delivering constructive feedback, and identifying development areas. The manager will balance technical excellence with business objectives, make sound technical trade-offs, and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Java

gRPC

REST

Kubernetes

Google Cloud Platform

Software Development

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Code Contribution

Bestow

Digital platform for life insurance solutions

About Bestow

Bestow offers a digital platform for purchasing life insurance, focusing on making the process quick and easy for individuals. Their technology streamlines the application process using advanced underwriting methods, allowing customers to receive instant decisions on their coverage. Bestow's software manages the entire insurance lifecycle, which helps reduce costs and enables the rapid launch of new insurance products. Additionally, the company utilizes data solutions to enhance customer data for better marketing strategies and audience targeting. Unlike traditional insurance providers, Bestow emphasizes a user-friendly experience and affordability, with coverage starting at $11 per month. Their goal is to provide accessible life insurance while maintaining high customer satisfaction, as evidenced by their excellent ratings and A+ Better Business Bureau score.

Dallas, TexasHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$133.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, FintechIndustries

201-500Employees