Senior Engineering Manager

About Beam:Beam was founded in 2012 by three engineers who saw the opportunity to modernize the dental benefits industry using technology. Today, Beam Benefits is a digitally-led employee benefits company that offers dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental health coverage. The company simplifies and modernizes the $100+ billion ancillary benefits industry through its leading dental insurance product, breadth of ancillary benefits, AI-powered underwriting, diversified distribution channels, and next generation benefits administration technologically-driven customer experience.

The Role:Beam is looking for an experienced Senior Engineering Manager who is passionate about building and nurturing highly effective, self-sufficient teams. As a leader at Beam, you’ll oversee a team of 6–10 engineers with a diverse range of skill sets, providing them with opportunities to work across our product suite and gain a well-rounded understanding of our business.
We’re seeking candidates with a strong engineering background who can excel in people management and strategic direction. You’ll collaborate closely with Product, Design, and other key partners to deliver high-impact projects while maintaining a balance between quality and speed. This is an opportunity to lead with empathy and influence, helping shape the future of Beam’s engineering organization.

Joining Beam Benefits Means:

• Working in a complex and dynamic business, simultaneously serving customers across employee benefits insurance product lines and growth and service channels
• Collaborating with a diversely skilled team to continuously improve
• Being empowered as an owner and expert
• Being motivated by improving how people access employee benefits

What You Will Do:

• Manage and mentor a diverse group of engineers, supporting their career growth through regular one-on-ones, feedback, and performance reviews
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that drives innovation, continuous learning, and excellence
• Attract, hire, and retain top technical talent to contribute across Beam’s product and technical ecosystem
• Oversee the design, development, and delivery of high-impact projects, ensuring they meet quality standards and align with company goals
• Refine roadmaps and set technical direction in partnership with engineering and product leadership
• Balance maintaining existing features with iterating on new products by implementing effective processes and frameworks
• Work closely with Product, Design, Operations, Analytics, Legal, and Compliance teams to gather requirements and ensure solutions meet business and regulatory needs
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, risks, and opportunities
• Drive the evolution of Beam’s tech stack to ensure scalability, reliability, and innovation
• Solve complex problems by providing clarity and motivating the team through challengesInfluence the engineering roadmap to align with business goals and customer needs

What You Will Bring:

• 8–10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years managing engineering managers or senior ICs
• Proven ability to finesse product requirements and translate them into actionable plans for engineering teams
• A bias for EQ-led growth, fostering a culture of trust, empathy, and team success
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams, including Security, Product, Design, and executive leadership, to drive impactful results
• Demonstrated experience in shaping engineering roadmaps and aligning them with broader business objectives
• A strong track record of managing competing priorities in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Technical Skills and Experience Needed to Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 8–10 years of experience in software engineering, including leading engineering managers or senior ICs
• Hands-on experience delivering full-stack solutions, including familiarity with modern programming languages and frameworks like Ruby on Rails and React
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and microservices architecture
• Proven experience leading teams to deliver complex multi-tiered web applications and peripheral microservices
• Strong understanding of engineering delivery metrics and ability to report with narratives, to drive prioritization of projects and capacity
• Strong skills in mentoring and coaching enginee