Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

Zoro

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$139,800–$233,100 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $193k
This role $186k
$129k most similar roles pay here $244k

This role pays less than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$221,817 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $186k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Zoro

Zoro is an eCommerce company that sells millions of supplies, equipment and tools to small businesses nationwide.

Zoro currently has 6 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $103,000–$171,750 across 6 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

As a Senior Engineering Manager at Zoro’s Enterprise Platform Engineering group, you will lead and mentor one or more engineering teams, focusing on strategic technical direction for foundational platform services that comply with industry standards like PCI/SOX/NIST. Your day-to-day involves hands-on technical contributions to critical projects, ensuring high-quality delivery through rigorous testing and operational practices. You’ll champion process improvements, manage infrastructure costs, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and inclusivity. Key skills include deep expertise in cloud-native infrastructure, distributed systems architecture, Infrastructure as Code, container orchestration, and AI-assisted workflows. This role requires experience scaling large-scale platform services and implementing robust testing frameworks while effectively communicating technical strategies to diverse stakeholders across the organization.

What you'll do

  • Set strategic technical direction for foundational platform services.
  • Mentor engineering teams in software quality and testing best practices.
  • Ensure timely delivery of large-scale engineering initiatives aligned with goals.
  • Champion process improvements to minimize technical debt and enhance efficiency.
  • Manage platform infrastructure costs and third-party tool contracts effectively.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience with at least 4 years in leadership roles.
  • Proven ability to drive large-scale foundational engineering initiatives aligned with business objectives and compliance requirements.
  • Deep technical expertise in cloud-native infrastructure, distributed systems architecture, Infrastructure as Code, and container orchestration.
  • Demonstrated proficiency at a senior software engineering level, contributing directly to complex, strategically critical technical initiatives.
  • Experience implementing rigorous testing frameworks and reliability practices across large-scale platform services.
  • Exceptional leadership and mentorship skills with a proven record of developing engineering leaders and fostering high-performing teams.
  • Strong strategic communication skills, capable of articulating technical vision to various audiences including senior business stakeholders.

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