Senior Manager, Engineering-Content

Summary

Join Smartsheet's Content Management and File Library team as a Senior Engineering Manager! Lead a high-impact engineering team building and scaling File Library and Content Collaboration capabilities. You will partner with Product and Design, own system architecture, and make strategic trade-offs. Foster a collaborative culture, mentor engineers, and hire top talent. This role requires over 10 years of software development experience, including 4+ years in engineering management, and expertise in distributed systems and cloud architectures. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and remote work options within the US.

Requirements

• Over 10 years of software development experience, including at least 4 years in engineering management roles leading product and application development teams
• Proven experience leading full-stack engineering teams building scalable, high-availability, customer-facing cloud applications
• Strong expertise in distributed systems, cloud architectures (AWS preferred), and scalable API design
• Familiarity with React, Node.js, Java, Python, or similar modern tech stacks
• Experience balancing feature delivery with operational excellence, driving reliability, monitoring, and performance best practices
• Deep understanding of business and product goals, with a track record of aligning engineering execution with customer and company needs
• Proven ability to think ahead 1-2 years, planning for future architecture, scaling challenges, and technical direction
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver the most impactful work without waiting for someone else to dictate what’s next
• Experience working in deep collaboration with Design, ensuring a seamless execution partnership that delivers elegant, high-quality user experiences
• Proactive problem-solving mindset—doesn’t wait for answers, finds a path forward
• Track record of "We before Me"—demonstrates team-first leadership, proactively fills gaps, and fosters a positive, forward-thinking team culture
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-impact engineering team responsible for building and scaling the File Library and Content Collaboration capabilities within Smartsheet
• Operate with autonomy, taking full ownership of team execution, proactively removing blockers, and driving clarity in ambiguous situations
• Partner closely with Product and Design as an execution partner, ensuring high-quality, user-centric solutions while managing scope and complexity
• Own system architecture and operational health, balancing technical debt with innovation to improve scalability, reliability, and extensibility of our content systems
• Make smart trade-offs among competing priorities, ensuring the team works on the highest-value initiatives that align with business goals and customer needs
• Create a culture of accountability, ownership, and collaboration, encouraging the team to think beyond their immediate scope to drive Smartsheet’s broader success
• Help the team anticipate and plan for future challenges and opportunities, ensuring alignment with long-term product and business strategy
• Proactively engage across teams, collaborating with Engineering peers, UX, PM, and cross-functional partners to remove silos and deliver end-to-end solutions
• Coach and mentor engineers, fostering career growth, technical expertise, and leadership within the team
• Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent, ensuring the team is set up for long-term success

Benefits

• HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums, or Buy-up medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
• 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
• US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
• US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
• Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
• Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)