Senior Engineering Manager, Hero Tools

Who we are: 

At SpotHero, we work as a team to empower people to get everywhere, easier! We’re rapidly growing with the mission of bringing the parking industry into the future through technology. Drivers across the nation use the SpotHero mobile app and website to reserve convenient, affordable parking in advance, on-the-go or through their connected cars, and parking companies rely on us to help them reach new customers while optimizing their business. We connect the dots with cutting-edge technology, delivering value to both sides of this exciting, evolving marketplace. We’ve been quite busy, take a peek at some of our recent announcements.

Senior Engineering Manager (Hero Tools) at SpotHero: 

SpotHero is looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead one of our key squads focused on operator onboarding and internal tools. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who loves going deep on technical challenges, thrives in building high-performing teams, and collaborates cross-functionally to deliver value at scale.

You’ll manage a full-stack engineering squad, partnering closely with Product to set direction, ship quality software, and drive team growth. You’ll be responsible for team health, delivery, and technical quality and you’ll be comfortable jumping into the code or managing incidents when needed.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and grow a team of engineers, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Own team execution and delivery: roadmap planning, goal setting, and shipping well-tested, usable product.
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, including quality, observability, testing, security, and performance.
• Build partnerships across Product, Data, and Ops to align on priorities and drive business outcomes.
• Develop team members through mentorship, coaching, and thoughtful career conversations.
• Contribute to org-wide engineering practices: on-call readiness, DORA metrics, onboarding, and more.

What we’re looking for:

• 7+ years of experience as a software engineer working on distributed systems in Python, Java, Kotlin, Go, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• 5+ years of experience managing engineers, ideally on small, fast-moving squads.
• Clear communication, a bias toward action, and the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• A track record of building resilient systems and leading teams through scaling challenges.
• Comfortable working in our stack or learning quickly: Java/Python/Go, React, Postgres, AWS, Kubernetes.

Nice to have:

• Experience with internal tooling and B2B platform development.

Tech you’ll work with:

• Backend: Java, Python, Kotlin, Postgres
• Frontend: React/Redux
• DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Prometheus, Honeycomb
• Data: Redshift, Airflow, Looker

Seeking Candidates in: 

• • Chicago, Illinois
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • 2x per week in office 

Why SpotHero?

We’re a marketplace making parking easier for drivers and more efficient for garage operators. You’ll join a team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning and a culture that emphasizes impact, relationships, and adaptability.

What we are offering:

• Career game changer – A truly unique experience to work for a fast-growing startup in a role with unlimited growth potential.
• Excellent benefits
  • US: we cover a generous portion of Medical Premiums, 50% of Dental and Vision Premiums, company-sponsored Life Insurance, a 401(k), and generous parental leave. 
  • Canada: We offer Medical (prescription drug and paramedical coverage), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD and LTD.
• Flexible PTO policy and outstanding work/life balance – We value and support each individual team member.
• Udemy and Personal Learning Budget - We support the professional and personal growth of our people by providing everyone with learning resources and development opportunities. 
• Annual parking stipend – Duh. We help people park!
• The opportunity to collaborate with fun, innovative, and passionate people in a casual yet highly productive atmosphere.
• Our commitment to allyship has been a central driver of how we Respect Fellow Drivers. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of Employee Resource Groups, access allyship learning resources, and actively contribute to our ongoing effort of making SpotHero inclusive for all.
• A workplace recognized as CityLights award winner by 1871, 2025 Best Places To Work by BuiltIn, and recipients of the Best Company Culture, Best Company for Women, and Best Company for Diversity awards from Comparably! 

Compensation in Illinois:

• Depending on your skillset and experience, you can expect your base salary to be between $168,000 - $190,000 as well as a discretionary bonus and leading total rewards package including stock options.

At SpotHero, we Respect Fellow Drivers by providing an inclusive interview experience for everyone, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process. Please let our team know of your need when you apply or as you begin interviewing with our team.

SpotHero is an equal opportunity employer. We know that a diverse workforce is the strongest workforce, and are committed to building and supporting an inclusive environment for all.

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PLEASE NOTE: This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the US or Canada and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.