[Remote] Manager, Software Engineering

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AppFolio is the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry, and they are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team focused on expanding housing opportunities. The role involves shaping solutions, leading a team to build scalable software, and fostering a collaborative environment to deliver impactful products for property managers and residents. Responsibilities Lead, coach, and support a small, highly effective team of 4 passionate engineers to foster a high-performance culture of excellence Take a hands-on approach to the entire software development lifecycle perform day-to-day project management to ensure successful, on-time releases; demonstrate ownership and accountability for the team’s delivery Build trusting relationships and collaborate across departments, in particular with product and design, to execute on company strategy Set the technical direction for the team, drive the evolution of the systems architecture, and make appropriate technology choices. Guide the team in ensuring we are set up architecturally for long term success Manage the delivery of software using Agile best practices including continuous delivery, continuous integration, and test-driven development Promote a SMART codebase (Simple, Maintainable, Agile, Refactored, and Tested) for a SAFE product (Secure, Available, Fast, and Easy) Implement processes and metrics that allow the team to be efficient and focused and to ensure that products are market-ready Enable a culture of creativity, collaboration, speed, innovation, and excellence while continuously elevating the quality and caliber of our engineering organization Ensure the team fully understands the goals and objectives of AppFolio as a company and how their work fits into the bigger picture Foster a fun and engaging team culture—keep our tradition of daily standup games alive, where engineers compete for glory (and a free lunch), while building camaraderie Skills BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related technical discipline Proven experience leading engineering teams during the evolution of the Engineering function from start-up to mid lifecycle 2+ years of successfully hiring, directly managing, coaching, and retaining world-class engineers 5+ years of demonstrated experience leading and contributing to the design, development, delivery, and maintenance of large-scale customer-facing products or high-performance platforms Well-versed not only in the typical Agile rituals and practices - but also the modern, genuinely agile practices of rapid experimentation and continuous delivery of value Proficiency with most areas of our tech like Ruby, React, and SQL Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build productive cross-functional relationships and motivate team members. Must have a positive, can-do attitude and value collaboration The ability to thrive with high levels of personal initiative, autonomy, and responsibility Benefits Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits - see here. Grow | We enable a culture of high performance, where delivering results is recognized by opportunities for growth and compelling total rewards. Learn | We partner with you to realize your potential by investing in you from the start. We're cultivating a team of big thinkers through coaching and mentorship with our best-in-class leaders, and giving you the time and tools to develop your skills. Connect | We excel at hybrid work by fostering an environment that feels flexible, personal and connected, no matter where we are. We create space to fuel innovation and collaboration, and we come together to celebrate, connect, and succeed. Company Overview AppFolio is a cloud business management solutions provider for the real estate industry. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Goleta, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https//www.appfolio.com. Company H1B Sponsorship AppFolio has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2026, 18 in 2025, 24 in 2024, 22 in 2023, 34 in 2022, 51 in 2021, 35 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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