Manager II, Engineering

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Insurance Technology, E-commerceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have 6+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in an engineering management role. A strong background in Python or similar scripting languages is required, along with proven experience leading engineering teams, managing projects, and driving technical roadmaps. Candidates should also possess deep understanding of agile development methodologies, strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, and a balance of technical depth and strategic thinking focused on business impact. Experience with consumer-facing websites and fintech/insuretech is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Engineering Manager II will lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, providing technical guidance, career development, and performance coaching. They will drive technical excellence by fostering best practices in software development and architecture, and collaborate with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to define and execute a roadmap aligned with company objectives. This role involves managing sprint planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and meet quality standards, while encouraging a data-driven approach to decision-making. The manager will advocate for scalability, reliability, and maintainability, ensure a culture of continuous improvement, promote cross-team collaboration, and partner with recruiting to attract and onboard engineering talent.

Skills

Software Development

Architecture

Product Management

Design

Roadmap Development

Sprint Planning

Agile Methodologies

People Leadership

Technical Guidance

Career Development

Performance Coaching

The Zebra

Online platform for insurance quote comparison

About The Zebra

The Zebra operates in the insurance comparison market, helping consumers quickly find car and home insurance quotes. Users can enter their personal information and coverage needs on the platform, which then displays quotes from over 100 trusted insurance providers in about 90 seconds. This process allows individuals to compare rates side by side, making it easier to choose the best option without contacting multiple companies. Unlike many competitors, The Zebra offers this service for free, earning revenue through partnerships with insurance providers when users select a quote. The goal of The Zebra is to simplify the insurance shopping experience, providing transparency and saving consumers money.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$246.7MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees