Senior Development Manager at Clio

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Legal Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Experienced engineering leader comfortable pushing code to production when necessary
Proven track record in scaling services and systems with experience in projects built for scalability
Adept at managing and mentoring high-performing teams, nurturing talent, and guiding individuals toward professional growth and development
Experienced in crafting long-term strategies and managing technical roadmaps that pave the way for future growth
Successful running agile organizations at scale, with a sense of urgency to deliver quality software to solve customer problems
Demonstrated experience in promoting positive culture and diversity throughout a large engineering organization to achieve transformational change

Responsibilities

Deep dive into the technology & code to get things done and help managers & developers better understand what is possible
Directly supervise, mentor, and collaborate with engineering managers and individual contributors
Partner with leadership in Product Management and Product Design to envision, develop, and execute on the product roadmap
Work closely with the Recruiting/People team to actively recruit and hire top talent to support Clio’s ambitious growth plans for its engineering department
Grow and support a team of managers and individual contributors
Partner with senior leadership to define the strategy and long-term vision of the area of ownership
Coach and build teams to be strong technically and as team members
Create a safe and productive environment for all

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Software EngineeringEngineering ManagementCode ReviewSystem DesignScalabilityMentoringRecruitingProduct Roadmap

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location and work arrangement for this role?

The role is available to candidates across Canada and the US. If local to hubs in Burnaby, Calgary, or Toronto, you must be in office minimum twice per week on Anchor Days. It features a hybrid work environment.

What benefits are offered in Clio's Total Rewards program?

The program includes competitive, equitable salary with top-tier health benefits, dental, and vision insurance.

What are the key skills and experiences required for the Senior Software Development Manager role?

Candidates need to be experienced engineering leaders comfortable pushing code to production, with a proven track record in scaling services, managing high-performing teams, crafting long-term strategies, running agile organizations at scale, and promoting positive culture and diversity.

What is Clio's company culture like for engineering leaders?

Clio strives to be both human and high performing, with Senior Software Development Managers growing and supporting teams, partnering on strategy, staying highly technical and hands-on, coaching teams, and creating safe, productive environments.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Development Manager position?

Strong candidates are experienced leaders who remain hands-on with code, have scaled systems, mentored teams, run agile organizations, and promoted culture and diversity while driving strategic growth.

Clio

Legal practice management software provider

About Clio

Clio provides legal practice management software that helps law firms operate more efficiently. Its two main products, Clio Grow and Clio Manage, serve different purposes: Clio Grow enhances the client intake process and engagement, while Clio Manage allows firms to organize tasks, manage cases, handle documents, and process payments in one platform. Clio caters to a diverse clientele, from solo practitioners to large firms, and operates on a subscription model, charging users monthly or annually for access to its software. The goal of Clio is to improve the efficiency of legal practices and reduce administrative burdens, ultimately supporting their growth.

Burnaby, CanadaHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$1,279.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_FCompany Stage

LegalIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Company equity

401k

Parental leave options and stipend

Flexible paid time off

Stipend to support WFH

Various wellness benefitsand programs

Risks

Emerging AI-driven legal tech startups could challenge Clio's market share.

Staying private may limit Clio's access to public market capital.

Significant investment in AI and expansion may strain Clio's resources.

Differentiation

Clio offers a comprehensive suite for law firm management, including client intake and payments.

Clio's products, Clio Grow and Clio Manage, streamline operations for legal professionals.

Clio's cloud-based platform supports solo practitioners and large law firms alike.

Upsides

Clio raised $900M in 2024, marking the largest Canadian software funding round.

Clio plans to enhance AI capabilities and expand into international markets.

Clio's subscription model generates $200M in annual recurring revenue.

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