Senior Engineering Manager, Commerce Platform

Responsibilities

• Set technical vision and strategy for the Commerce Platform, partnering with product and engineering leadership on roadmaps, KPIs, resourcing, and investment decisions.
• Lead the commerce platform domain, including transaction lifecycles, orders and line-item data, fees, credits, promotions, booking modifications and cancellations, tax calculation and reporting, checkout, payouts, payment integrations, KYC verification, PCI compliance, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Drive AI-native transformation by identifying opportunities for AI/ML and automation to improve accuracy, velocity, or cost.
• Maintain high standards for fault tolerance, accuracy, precision, observability, auditability, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop engineering managers and engineers through goal setting, reviews, coaching, and hiring.
• Lead high-complexity, cross-functional initiatives with significant business impact.
• Communicate strategy, status, and risks clearly to senior stakeholders and coordinate cross-team dependencies.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software development best practices, system design, and architecture.
• 8+ years managing multiple engineering teams, including through one or more engineering managers.
• Experience leveraging AI and agentic coding tools to increase engineering velocity and raise technical standards.
• Experience with large-scale, high-traffic consumer marketplace platforms; commerce, payments, or other finance-critical domain experience is preferred.
• Track record of growing engineering managers and individual engineers and building diverse, high-functioning teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communication with senior leadership and stakeholders.

Benefits and Compensation

• First-year salary range for the Greater Seattle Area: $198,696-$264,266.
• Long-term incentive plan with a company performance-based cash payout.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Pet benefits, including $1,000 toward adopting a first dog or cat.
• Office food and beverages, monthly catered lunches, and regular in-person and virtual team activities.