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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager of Software Engineering - **Company:** Realty Professionals, LLC - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, Design of User Interfaces, High-Level Architecture, Human-Computer Interaction, Mobile Application Software, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, ReactJS, Backend, Information Technology, Graphql, Front End Software Development - **Published:** November 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-manager-of-software-engineering-austin-tx--dff5ab50-c279-433f-abff-f535ff584fe3 ## About the Role Software Engineering, Software Engineering, Real Estate, Real Estate Sales, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Leadership, Team Player, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Rentals, Business Growth, * Minimum 5 years of experience in leading software engineering teams in a technology company, 8+ years related experience * A Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science/ Engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience * A strong results and outcome-driven focus, understanding the value derived from rapidly shipping code and learning/iterating on the results * Strong ability to coach and mentor engineers, helping them improve their skills and grow their careers * Strong expertise in modern web architectures (e.g., React), backend development (e.g., Python), relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS). * Hands-on experience with high-level design and familiarity with best practices and design patterns * Strong empathy for our customers and a passion for exceeding their expectations, always! * A passion for learning, continuous improvement, sharing, and working in a team environment ## Description We are looking for a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to join our team. As a technical influencer at Realtor.com, you will contribute across all stages of the software development lifecycle and system health under your remit. Your leadership and collaboration skills will drive impactful, cross-organization initiatives, delivering industry-leading solutions. You'll play a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative systems that empower individuals and landlords in their renting journey. Your direct impact will drive the achievement of critical OKRs. Top Reasons to Apply: * Revenue Acceleration: Scale one of Realtor.com''s fastest-growing business units. * Architectural Ownership & Green-Field Innovation: Drive a technical evolution by leading a full frontend replatform, GraphQL architecture rollout, and a mobile app launch. * High-Impact Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-executing team while partnering directly with product leadership to shape business strategy. What You'll Do: Translate Strategy into Execution * Convert product strategy into clear, actionable technology strategy and plans for your team * Define priorities, scope, and sequencing to ensure focus on the highest-impact work * Establish measurable goals and ensure alignment between day-to-day execution and long-term objectives * Continuously adjust plans based on business needs, risks, and new information * Drive improvements in reliability, performance, and operational excellence * Own the operational health of systems and services, including reliability, performance, and incident response Drive Accountability and Results * Own outcomes for your team, ensuring commitments are met with high quality and predictability * Establish clear ownership, roles, and decision-making structures within the team * Implement mechanisms to track progress, surface risks early, and drive timely resolution * Maintain a high bar for execution, balancing urgency with long-term sustainability * Engage in key technical decisions, ensuring solutions align with business and system needs * Partner with senior engineers to drive scalable, maintainable system design Drive Cross-Functional Alignment * Partner closely with product, design, and peer engineering teams to deliver shared outcomes * Ensure strong engineering practices across design, testing, and operations * Navigate dependencies and resolve conflicts to keep initiatives moving forward * Facilitate healthy debate while ensuring decisions are made and executed * Align roadmaps and execution plans across teams and organizations Provide Clear Stakeholder Visibility * Create consistent, transparent reporting on progress, risks, and outcomes * Proactively communicate updates to leadership and cross-functional partners * Synthesize complex technical and delivery information into clear, actionable insights * Ensure stakeholders understand tradeoffs, timelines, and impacts of decisions * Build trust through reliability, clarity, and follow-through Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team * Manage and grow a team of engineers across multiple levels * Set clear expectations and provide regular, actionable feedback * Identify and address performance gaps at both the team and individual level * Coach and develop engineers and emerging leaders to increase their impact * Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement * Ensure team success is durable and not dependent on individual contributors * Exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential, sensitive, or ambiguous situations * Maintain a high standard of professionalism in all interactions, especially under pressure or in high-visibility contexts