Manager, Software Engineering - Portfolio Data

The Manager, Software Engineering - Portfolio Data at Addepar is responsible for leading a team of full-stack software engineers focused on enhancing our wealth management reporting solution. This includes shaping product features, reducing technical debt, improving scalability, coaching team members, and collaborating with other teams to ensure the successful delivery of impactful software solutions.

To qualify for the Manager, Software Engineering - Portfolio Data role at Addepar, candidates should have at least 2 years of experience leading software engineering teams in a product engineering context and a minimum of 5 years in hands-on software development. Experience or an interest in financial technology is preferred, along with strong communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.

At Addepar, professional development is a priority. The Manager, Software Engineering - Portfolio Data will have the opportunity to coach and mentor engineers, improving their skills and techniques. The environment encourages continuous learning and innovation, aiding in personal and professional growth within the tech industry.

The salary range for the Manager, Software Engineering - Portfolio Data position at Addepar is between $158,000 and $248,000, accompanied by a bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The specific range is discussed during the hiring process, tailored to the candidate's preferred location.

Addepar's core values highlight ownership, collaboration, client success, innovation, and continuous learning. As a Manager, Software Engineering - Portfolio Data, you'll be expected to exemplify these values while leading your team and creating solutions that drive the company's success.

When answering this question, highlight specific examples of projects you led and the impact they had on your team or organization. Discuss your leadership style and how you foster collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement among your engineers.

Explain your strategy for identifying, prioritizing, and addressing technical debt. It can include regular code reviews, allocating time in sprints for refactoring, and how you communicate the importance of managing technical debt to your team.

Discuss the project management methodologies you favor, such as Agile or Scrum, as well as tools like Jira, Trello, or Asana. Emphasize your approach to facilitating open communication and ensuring your team stays organized and efficient.

Your answer should reflect your techniques for assessing team morale and success. Discuss setting goals, recognizing achievements, providing growth opportunities, and fostering an inclusive culture that encourages input from every team member.

Describe the importance of scalability in software engineering, and share your methods for designing software architectures that can grow with user demand. Use specific examples of scalable systems you developed or contributed to.

Communicating clearly and effectively is essential. Discuss your approach to regular updates, utilizing collaborative tools, and creating a culture where feedback is encouraged and valued, ensuring that all team members are aligned with project goals.

Pick a specific, significant challenge you faced and outline the steps taken to analyze the problem, develop potential solutions, and implement a successful outcome. This will showcase your analytical and leadership skills.

Focus on both quantitative and qualitative metrics, such as code quality, delivery speed, team satisfaction, and client feedback. Share how you review these metrics regularly to identify areas for improvement.

Share relevant experience in the fintech sector, including projects or roles that provided insight into financial data systems. Discuss your understanding of industry trends and how they inform your engineering leadership.

Discuss your commitment to ongoing education, whether through training sessions, workshops, or industry conferences, and how you encourage team members to pursue learning opportunities to stay current in a rapidly evolving field.