Manager, Software Engineering (UK Remote)

About this role

We are looking for a self-sufficient, highly motivated Software Engineering Manager to lead and maintain products within the Turnitin Integrity portfolio. This is a leadership role that requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and strong people management abilities. As an Engineering Manager, you will work closely with Product Managers, Customer Success teams, and other Engineering teams across the globe, ensuring seamless collaboration.

You must be skilled at prioritization, problem-solving, and context switching, as your time will be distributed across multiple projects. This is a people-first leadership role, where you will manage individual contributors (ICs), provide feedback, mentor, coach, and support career development. The ideal candidate is not only technically proficient but also an empathetic, influential leader who fosters a positive and high-performing engineering culture.

What You'll Be Doing: Lead and Empower Engineering Teams. Oversee and manage a highly efficient engineering team, ensuring they are aligned with company objectives and consistently deliver high-impact results. Collaborate seamlessly with globally distributed engineering teams, product managers, and solution architects to drive alignment and innovation. Provide hands-on leadership by setting clear, measurable goals, fostering accountability, and inspiring a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

People Management and Development. Take full responsibility for managing and supporting the individuals within your globally distributed team. Build an environment where engineers feel valued, motivated, and empowered to perform at their best. Conduct regular one-on-ones, provide constructive feedback to help team members grow their skills. Actively promote team well-being, collaboration, and a culture of psychological safety.

Drive Technical Excellence and Delivery. Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to define, develop, and implement best practices, ensuring efficient processes for delivery, architecture, and team operations. Oversee technical roadmaps, delivery milestones, and deadlines, ensuring alignment with broader business goals. Partner with cross-functional teams (Solution Architects, UX, Security, DevOps, Customer Success, Product Management) to deliver high-quality products on time, while addressing cross-departmental dependencies and challenges.