At PitchBook, a Morningstar company, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. Were deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company.
Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means theres going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. Were willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence.
If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you.
About the Role:
As a member of the Product and Engineering team at PitchBook, you will be part of a team of big thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers who strive to deepen the positive impact we have on our customers and our company every day. We value curiosity and the drive to find better ways of doing things. We thrive on customer empathy, which remains our focus when creating excellent customer experiences through product innovation.
We know that greatness is achieved through collaboration and diverse points of view, so we work closely with partners around the globe. As a team, we assume positive intent in each others words and actions, value constructive discussions, and foster a respectful working environment built on integrity, growth, and business value. We invest heavily in our people, who are eager to learn and constantly improve. Join our team and grow with us!
AsanEngineering Manager, Software Developmentin PitchBooks engineering division,you will be leadingsoftware engineering,testing, and surroundingdevelopmentactivities for oneor more teamsfor PitchBook globally. You will work closely with colleagues to buildsimple and elegantsolutions to complex challenges, engaging oursoftwareengineersto unearth innovative ways to apply modern technologies and tools to delight our customers with the value of PitchBook data.
This is a full-stack role, where you will utilize your strong background inJava,Javascript, React,web services(REST / gRPC),messaging frameworks(Kafka),cloud technologies,caching, and persistenceto buildinnovative and performant solutions.You will ensureourstream-alignedteamsdevelop mastery of theirdiscretedomainsandhave autonomy,ownership, accountability for their deliverables.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Leadssoftware developmenttechnical direction and execution (operations, processes, practices, and standards), and code qualityfor one or more teams, working closely with engineering leadership and product management to craft roadmaps and achieve success criteria
- Bridges the gap between business/product needs and execution, including by building and delivering on group-level OKRs, identifying resource needs,andbuilding execution plans for initiatives
- Ensuressoftware developmentroadmap items are delivered on-time and with exceptional quality
- Extends influence across distributedengineeringteams to make strong day-to-day decisions independently through effective knowledge management, communities-of-practice, mentorship, and training
- Serves as a force multiplier forproductteamsby removing roadblocks, implementing process improvements, providing frequent, actionablefeedback to team members, and building practices for ideation and innovation
- Ensures robust engineering diagrams are maintained, developing a detailed understanding of key aspects of current software state, and engaging engineers at a code and design level
- Describes technical context in intuitive ways for different audiences, adapting communication from highly technical deep dives with engineers to non-technical dialogue with executive stakeholders
- Establishes and drives a culture founded in creating belonging, psychological safety, candor, connection, cooperation, and fun
- Understands how to apply Agile, Lean, and principles of fast flow to team efficiency and productivity
- Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
- Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested
Skills and Qualifications:
Required skills:
- B.S. in Computer Science,Software Engineering, or related
- 5+ years insoftware developmentroles. Experience in identity management a plus
- 2+ years in an engineering leadership role with direct management responsibilities
- 3+ years hands-on coding and deliveringservices that are provided as a service to other teams as part of a large-scale distributed microservices architecture
- Current role must be a hands on Managing and coding/design type role
- Must have 2 years experience doing annual employee reviews
- Experience with Java, Spring Framework (including Spring Boot), and Java-oriented middleware technologies are a must
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
- Ability to work on site in Seattle 5 days/week.
Desired skills:
- Experience with Javascript and React (or Angular/Vue)a plus
- Currently residing in Greater Seattle area.
- Experience with containerization technologies, including Kubernetes and Docker, and understands how to build for cloud-scale delivery, including scalability, resiliency, and recoverability
- Has successfullydeliveredonlargetechnical initiativesfrom scoping to launch, with a strong metrics focus
- Experienced and enthusiastic about using AI for productivity and efficiency (github copilot, claude, or equivalent)
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily.
Benefits + Compensation at PitchBook:
Physical Health
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Additional medical wellness incentives
- STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance
Emotional Health
- Paid sabbatical program after four years
- Paid family and paternity leave
- Annual educational stipend
- Ability to apply for tuition reimbursement
- CFA exam stipend
- Robust training programs on industry and soft skills
- Employee assistance program
- Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days
Social Health
- Matching gifts program
- Employee resource groups
- Subsidized emergency childcare
- Dependent Care FSA
- Company-wide events
- Employee referral bonus program
- Quarterly team building events
Financial Health
- 401k match
- Shared ownership employee stock program
- Monthly transportation stipend
*Please be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment.
Compensation
- Annual base salary: $240,000-$280,000
- Target annual bonus percentage: 15%
Working Conditions:
At the heart of our company is a belief in the power of in-person collaboration. Being together in the office fuels our creativity, strengthens our connections, and drives the innovation that sets us apart. Our culture is built on spontaneous momentsthose hallway conversations, whiteboard brainstorms, and shared celebrations in each of our global officesthat simply cant be replicated remotely. This role is expected to be in the office 5 days a week.
The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.
We are excited to get to know you and your background. Concerned that you might not meet every requirement? We encourage you to still apply as you might be the right candidate for the role or other roles at PitchBook.
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