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Join to apply for the Manager, Software Engineering role at SmithRx. Who We Are
SmithRx is a rapidly growing, venture-backed Health-Tech company. Our mission is to disrupt the expensive and inefficient Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) sector by building a next-generation drug acquisition platform driven by cutting edge technology, innovative cost-saving tools, and best-in-class customer service. With hundreds of thousands of members onboarded since 2016, SmithRx has a solution that is resonating with clients all across the country. We pride ourselves on a mission-driven and collaborative culture that inspires employees to do their best work. We believe that the U.S. healthcare system is in need of transformation, and we come to work each day dedicated to making that change a reality. At our core, we are guided by our company values:
Integrity: Our purpose guides our actions and gives us confidence in the path ahead. With unwavering honesty and dependability, we embrace the pressure of challenging the old and exemplify ethical leadership to create the new.
Courage: We face continuous challenges with grit and resilience. We embrace the discomfort of the unknown by balancing autonomy with empathy, and ownership with vulnerability. We boldly challenge the status-quo to keep moving forward-always.
Together: The success of SmithRx reflects the strength of our partnerships and the commitment of our team. Our shared values bind us together and make us one. When one falls, we all fall; when one rises, we all rise. Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Manager, Software Engineering to lead our Platform Engineering teams. This role is a unique opportunity to manage and scale teams working on critical domains such as Claims and integrations while driving architectural excellence and ensuring operational efficiency. As an Engineering Manager, you will define and execute a roadmap aligned with company-wide goals, lead a team of talented engineers, and make impactful decisions that shape the future of our platform. What you will do
Team Leadership
Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers (up to Senior level) to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Build a collaborative and high-performing team culture focused on accountability, innovation, and excellence.
Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide actionable feedback, and foster career growth opportunities for team members.
Strategic and Tactical Execution
Define the team's vision and roadmap, aligning with organizational goals and priorities.
Partner with stakeholders to clarify business requirements and translate them into actionable engineering projects.
Balance short-term deliverables with long-term scalability to ensure sustainable growth.
Architectural and Operational Excellence
Work with Principal Engineers and architects to develop scalable and reliable software solutions.
Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks, addressing software architecture deficiencies and long-term risks.
Establish and maintain best practices for development, testing, and operational workflows.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with product managers, stakeholders, and other engineering leaders to ensure alignment across teams and domains.
Influence overlapping business/technology areas to reduce inefficiencies and improve delivery speed.
Act as the primary representative of your teams to senior leadership, customers, and stakeholders. Required Qualifications
7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3+ years managing teams
Deep understanding of software architecture, APIs, and scalable systems. Proven ability to make trade-offs between short-term and long-term technical needs.
Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and retain high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to define a team's mission and roadmap, aligning it with company-wide OKRs.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write strategic documentation (eg, narratives, proposals).
A track record of delivering results in ambiguous, high-pressure situations. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in managing teams working on Back End systems.
Familiarity with domain-driven design and cross-functional software development.
Proven ability to work with geographically distributed teams and stakeholders. What SmithRx Offers You
Highly competitive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings Program
Short-term and long-term disability
Discretionary Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Wellness Benefits
Commuter Benefits
Paid Parental Leave benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Well-stocked kitchen in office locations
Professional development and training opportunities Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Indust
About the Company
Our mission is to reduce the cost and complexity of pharmacy benefits for America’s employers and patients. Pharmacy benefits are broken. The overly complex monopolies built by big PBMs only serve their bottom lines. SmithRx is a transparent, pass-through pharmacy benefits manager for self-insured employers. We operate independently from insurance companies and pharmacies so that our incentives are 100% aligned with our customers. Our modern technology and innovative cost savings programs connect our members to the lowest co...
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