Waystar

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Waystar • $120K — $150K *
Louisville, KY 40214In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of .NET and SQL Server experience
  • 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams and technology projects
  • Experience with unit testing, automated test frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
  • Highly self-motivated with both team and independent work capabilities
  • Experience building highly scalable software solutions
  • Subject Matter Expertise in a technical track
  • Proven leadership ability for teams of 10+ engineers
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations and delivery for the engineering team, ensuring quality execution
  • Conduct performance reviews and manage team member operations
  • Plan and manage project timelines, resources, and dependencies
  • Motivate and develop team through feedback and mentoring
  • Coach engineers for technical and professional growth
  • Partner with Product Owners to define roadmap priorities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders for cohesive outcomes
  • Define and uphold engineering best practices with peers
  • Guide architectural decisions alongside Lead Engineers
  • Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards with potential bonuses
  • Customizable benefits package including multiple medical plans
  • Generous paid time off policies and flexible time off for exempt employees
  • Paid parental leave, including maternity and paternity options
  • Education assistance and free LinkedIn Learning access
  • Mental health support and family planning programs
  • 401(K) program with company match
  • Pet insurance and employee resource groups
Full Job Description
ABOUT THIS POSITION

We are seeking an experienced and driven Sr. Software Engineer Manager to lead a high-performing team of software engineers and QA professionals. In this role, you will own delivery, quality, and the growth of your team while partnering closely with product and technology leadership to build the award-winning products we offer our clients. Our Engineering Managers are hands-on technical leaders who bring both strategic vision and the willingness to dig into the details alongside their team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Responsibilities


  • Leads day-to-day delivery and operations for your engineering team, ensuring consistent execution and quality standards


  • Conducts People Operations responsibilities for all assigned team members, including performance reviews, disciplinary action, etc.


  • Plans and manages project timelines, resource allocation, and cross-team dependencies; owns delivery outcomes for all team initiatives


  • Motivates and develops team members through regular feedback, performance reviews, mentoring, and team building activities


  • Coaches engineers on technical and professional growth, providing clear pathways to advance into senior roles


  • Partners with Product Owners and technical stakeholders to define priorities, shape the roadmap, and ensure the team is resourced for current and future business needs


  • Works closely with peer Technology managers and key cross-functional stakeholders to align on priorities and drive cohesive outcomes


  • Collaborates with peer engineering managers to define and uphold quality standards, engineering best practices, and SDLC policies


  • Maintains strong technical depth to effectively guide architectural decisions and engineering trade-offs alongside Lead Engineers


  • Drives continuous improvement of engineering processes and practices within the team and across the broader Technology organization


  • Identifies and curates learning opportunities tailored to each team member's career goals and skill gaps


  • Provides direction and coaching to Lead Engineers, empowering them to mentor junior developers and scale team knowledge


  • Performs other duties as assigned


WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Required Qualifications


  • 10+ years of .NET and SQL Server experience


  • 5+ years of experience leading and managing engineering teams and technology projects


  • Experience with unit testing, automated test frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines


  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


  • Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment & welcome change


  • Highly self-motivated


  • Ability to work both in team and solo environments


  • Experience building highly scalable software solutions


  • Subject Matter Expertise in at least one technical track


  • Demonstrated ability to lead, grow, and retain a team of 10+ engineers


  • Able to plan and initiate multi-year programs with cross-functional project teams


  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience


Preferred Skills:

  • N-Tier and SaaS development experience is preferred


  • Experience with Agile/Scrum or other iterative delivery frameworks


  • Prior experience as a people leader or engineering manager


  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)


  • Background in healthcare technology, revenue cycle management, or claims processing


WAYSTAR PERKS
  • Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
  • Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
  • We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
  • Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
  • Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
  • 401(K) program with company match
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee resource groups


About Waystar

Waystar is a healthcare technology company that simplifies and unifies the revenue cycle with innovative technology that allows clients to collect more with less cost and less stress. The company's cloud-based platform streamlines workflows, improves financials and reduces administrative waste for healthcare providers. Waystar's technology automates the entire revenue cycle, from patient access to reimbursement, for more than 450,000 healthcare providers across the United States. The company was formed in 2017 through the merger of Navicure and ZirMed.
Learn more about Waystar
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
2000
* Ladders Estimates

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