Stepful

Senior Engineering Manager

Stepful6 days ago
Location

New York City

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 172,000 – 218,000

Level

Senior

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Mar 26, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Stepful seeks an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team of Product Engineers in building transformative end-to-end educational experiences for healthcare career training. The ideal candidate will drive technical excellence, foster team development, and contribute to solving critical workforce shortages in healthcare through innovative technology solutions.

What you'll do

Team Leadership: Lead product engineering team to deliver impactful outcomes, remove organizational blockers, and drive continuous improvement in team processes and performance
People Development: Develop engineers through personalized career growth plans, regular feedback, and strategic opportunity matching
Technical Contribution: Provide hands-on technical leadership by contributing approximately 20% time to codebase through code reviews, architecture design, and strategic technical contributions
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product, Design, Data, and Operations teams to shape product strategy and ensure efficient, aligned delivery of technical solutions
Strategic Oversight: Manage projects across core technological pillars: Learning Experience, Careers Platform, and Human Connection tools

What we look for

Technical

Full Stack EngineeringStrong full-stack engineering background with 6+ years of software product development experience
Technical LeadershipProven ability to guide system evolution, conduct code reviews, and maintain high engineering quality standards

Education

Engineering BackgroundBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Management ExperienceMinimum 2 years of direct experience managing software engineering teams
Startup EnvironmentPreferably with experience in high-growth startup settings, particularly in EdTech or HealthTech domains

Skills

Required skills

Team ManagementAbility to develop, mentor, and lead high-performing engineering teams
Technical StrategyExpertise in creating and executing technical roadmaps and architectural designs
Collaborative CommunicationStrong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Nice to have

AI/ML KnowledgeExperience with adaptive learning technologies, ranking algorithms, and LLM-driven tools
DevOps SkillsBackground in improving engineering systems, CI/CD pipelines, and developer experience

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 172,000 – 218,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance

Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options

Retirement Planning

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible Benefits

FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits available

Vacation Policy

Flexible open vacation policy with 15 days PTO, 15 work-from-anywhere days, and company shutdown during last week of December

Equity Compensation

Stock options (ISOs) as part of total compensation package

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess background and initial fit
  2. 2
    Technical Leadership Interview — In-depth discussion of engineering management experience, leadership philosophy, and technical expertise
  3. 3
    Team Collaboration Interview — Meeting with potential cross-functional team members to evaluate collaborative potential
  4. 4
    Technical Deep Dive — Comprehensive technical interview exploring architectural design, system evolution, and coding standards
  5. 5
    Final Executive Interview — Conversation with senior leadership to align on mission, values, and strategic vision
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Stepful is an online career training platform focused on rapidly upskilling individuals for in-demand healthcare roles. The company offers affordable, fast-paced programs designed to help students earn certifications and secure employment in professions such as Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Technician. Its mission is to empower individuals from underserved communities to access high-growth healthcare careers, thereby addressing workforce shortages in the healthcare sector. Stepful operates within the online education and healthcare workforce development market, connecting trained professionals with employers.

New York, USAFounded 2021stepful.com

Tech Stack

Languages
PythonJavaScript
Frameworks
ReactDjango/Flask
Databases
PostgreSQLMongoDB
Tools
DockerKubernetes
Other
Machine LearningLLM Tools
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