Smartsheet

Manager, Engineering - Scenario Planning

Smartsheet$192K — $227K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in software engineering and 2+ years managing teams
  • Strong skills in Java, C++, or Python
  • Experienced in cloud technologies, particularly AWS
  • Proficient in observability tools for large-scale applications
  • Familiar with Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Demonstrated ability to balance technical excellence with operational needs
  • CS/Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Manage software engineering teams to develop planning capabilities
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to align technical efforts
  • Plan and deliver complex projects with technical ambiguity
  • Shape technical roadmaps in collaboration with product and design teams
  • Recruit, develop, and advance engineering talent
  • Mentor engineers and identify potential successors
  • Own technical goals and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Champion AI adoption in software engineering practices

Benefits

  • Employer subsidized medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401k match program for retirement savings
  • Monthly stipend for work-related expenses
  • Flexible Time Away Program with sick leave
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • Up to 24 weeks of parental leave
  • Personal paid volunteer day
  • Access to professional development courses
  • Company funded perks including counseling and discounts
  • Remote work options in registered locations
Full Job Description
The Projects & Portfolios pillar at Smartsheet is at the heart of how teams plan, execute, and deliver work at scale. As an Engineering Manager focused on resource and scenario planning, you'll lead a talented team building the features that help organizations allocate the right people to the right work and model complex planning decisions with confidence. This is a high-impact role within a collaborative engineering organization, where you'll partner closely with product, design, and cross-functional stakeholders to shape the roadmap and drive technical strategy for capabilities used by some of the world's largest enterprises. You will report to the Senior Director of Engineering and can be based in our Bellevue, WA office or work remotely from anywhere in the US where Smartsheet is a registered employer. You Will: • Manage one or more related teams of 6-10+ full-stack software engineers, driving development of advanced planning capabilities within the Smartsheet product • Lead cross-functional technical efforts spanning multiple upstream dependents, partner teams, and internal consumers, building alignment and resolving systemic dependencies across the organization • Plan and deliver complex, end-to-end projects with high technical ambiguity, managing risks, communicating clearly to stakeholders, and building cross-team consensus • Partner closely with product management, UX, security, and other engineering pillars to shape technical roadmaps and contribute to long-range platform strategy • Hire exceptional engineering talent and grow your teams by attracting, developing, and advancing great engineers strategically across multiple teams • Mentor and coach both individual contributors and managers within and beyond your teams, identifying and developing potential successors • Own quarterly and annual technical and operational goals for your platform area, managing metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives • Communicate effectively with executives and non-technical stakeholders, anticipating cross-team conflicts and proactively driving resolution • Champion AI adoption in both software and platform engineering lifecycles, leveraging shared learnings to improve operational efficiency and customer experiences You Have: • You have 8+ years of software engineering experience and 2+ years managing software engineering teams • You have deep software development skills in at least one systems development language such as Java, C++ or Python • You have experience with modern technology stacks with a bent for building scalable, highly available customer-facing cloud applications • You have experience in a technology that you're personally excited about, such as distributed systems, systems automation, and cloud technologies • Experience with AWS or another cloud environment (ECS, SNS, SQS, Lambda, RDS, etc) • Proficiency with observability: metrics, distributed tracing, alerting, and SLO/SLA management at scale • Experience with Agile/Scrum and iterative delivery on long-horizon infrastructure projects • Ability to balance engineering excellence with operational pragmatism • Provides direct, constructive feedback and supports engineer growth at all levels • You like to dive in, learn new things, and want to build awesome products • You have demonstrated experience in driving the strategic adoption of AI technologies across engineering teams • CS/Engineering degree or equivalent practical experience • Must be legally eligible to work in the US on an ongoing basis Current US Perks & Benefits: • Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees • 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay) • Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity • Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off • US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans • US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year • Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave • Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community • Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses • Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account • Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific) Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity. US Base Salary Pay Range $192,500-$227,500 USD

About Smartsheet

Smartsheet is a software as a service (SaaS) company that provides businesses with collaboration and work management tools. The company's platform allows teams to manage and automate workflows, projects, and processes. Smartsheet's software is used by over 90% of the Fortune 100 companies and has over 15 million registered users. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.
Learn more about Smartsheet
Size
2,539 employees
Market Cap
$4.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$114.4 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+52.4%
Revenue
$354.1 million
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