Software Engineering Manager, Web Applications

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Software Engineering Manager, Web Applications

Company: Furnished Finder


Description: Software Engineering Manager: Web Applications
Location: Austin, TX, United States (ideally) or RemoteAbout Furnished Finder:
Furnished Finder is the trusted leader in mid-term rentals. We got our start in 2014 with a focus on traveling nurses and medical professionals. The site grew exponentially during Covid, going from <50,000 homes in 2020 to over 250,000 today, making it one of the fastest-growing consumer peer-to-peer marketplaces. We are now the go-to source for millions of travelers all over the country seeking monthly furnished rentals – serving traveling professionals of all kinds and increasingly displaced homeowners in need of interim housing. Unlike other rental platforms, we do not interfere with an owner’s bookings. No commissions, no booking fees. Our owners charge what they want, when they want, and decide who stays at their property every time.When you join Furnished Finder, you join a leadership team with over 70+ years of real estate and travel industry experience. As we look ahead to Furnished Finder’s next chapter of growth, we are seeking talented self-starters who are hungry to grow and learn with this industry-leading team. With roles open in Austin, TX (HQ) and remote, we are growing fast and would love to consider you for our team!Job Overview:
We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager for Web Applications who is passionate about creating accessible, intuitive, scalable, and highly performant web experiences. With deep expertise in React and a proven track record in leading teams and architecting solutions that scale to hundreds of millions of daily requests, you will drive innovation and excellence across our platform. Reporting to the VP of Engineering: UI/UX, you will lead a team of software engineers in delivering products that delight users.
Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of diverse software engineers, providing technical guidance, support, and career development.
• Drive the development of high-quality, responsive web applications that deliver seamless, intuitive user experiences.
• Act as a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and modern web tooling.
• Help architect scalable solutions designed to handle millions of daily requests.
• Leverage tools such as Storybook, Sentry, and Chromatic to ensure UI consistency, robust error monitoring, and reliable visual regression testing.
• Champion a design-first, data-driven approach by collaborating closely with Product and Design teams.
• Establish and enforce standards for front-end architecture, performance optimization, testing, and accessibility.
• Help oversee CI/CD pipelines and observability tools to maintain reliable, high-performing applications.
• Lead modernization efforts and the migration from legacy systems to cutting-edge web technologies.
• Stay current with emerging trends in web development and scalable architectures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience with a proven track record in building and scaling web applications.
• 2+ years in technical leadership or lead engineering roles.
• Demonstrated passion for creating user-centric web applications.
• Proven expertise in architecting large-scale, React-based systems capable of handling millions of daily requests.
• Extensive hands-on experience with React, TypeScript, GraphQL, modern CSS frameworks, and reusable component libraries.
• Familiarity with Storybook, Sentry, and Chromatic tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, accessibility, performance, and responsive atomic design.
• Experience with SEO, usability testing, A/B testing, and user behavior analytics.
• Proficiency with CI/CD systems and observability tools for comprehensive application monitoring.
• Ability to align engineering initiatives with product, UX, and business objectives.

Furnished Finder is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Powered by JazzHR

Salary:

Location: Austin, TX

Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:46:06 GMT


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