Manager II, Engineering

Introduction:

The Zebra named the Best Place to Work in Austin four years running, revolutionizes how connected consumers research and shop for insurance. We intentionally strive to build diverse teams that feel inclusive for all. Our motto is "All Stripes Welcome," we put that into practice by valuing traditional and non-conventional backgrounds and perspectives. Our Zeebs are passionate about learning, growing, & working together to tackle exciting problems.

About the Role:

The Zebra is seeking an Engineering Manager II to lead our growing team! you will lead a team of engineers to develop and maintain scalable, high-impact solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. This role requires a strong engineering background, experience in people leadership, and the ability to drive technical strategy while balancing business objectives.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, lead engineers, and ensure the team delivers high-quality products that align with the company’s goals.

Location:

Our employees can choose to work remotely in the U.S. Join us in our Austin, Texas office, or opt for a hybrid setup. Whether you prefer the structure of an office, the convenience of remote work, or a mix of both, we support what works best for you!

Please note - At this time we are not able to hire in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, providing technical guidance, career development, and performance coaching.

• Drive technical excellence by fostering best practices in software development, architecture.

• Collaborate with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to help define and execute a roadmap that aligns with company objectives.

• Manage sprint planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and meet quality standards.

• Encourages a data-driven approach to decision-making, balancing technical feasibility with business impact.

• Advocate for scalability, reliability, and maintainability in all technical solutions.

• Ensure a culture of continuous improvement through code reviews, technical discussions, and retrospectives.

• Promote cross-team collaboration and communication to align engineering efforts with business priorities.

• Partner with recruiting to attract, hire, and onboard aligning engineering talent.

What We're Looking For:

As we evaluate candidates across all roles, we look for folks with a strong sense of ownership, great communication and collaboration skills, and a dedication to continuous improvement.

• 6+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2+ years in an engineering management role.

• Strong background in Python (or similar scripting languages).

• Experience leading engineering teams, managing projects, and driving technical roadmaps.

• Proven ability to develop and mentor engineers, fostering a high-performing team.

• Deep understanding of agile development methodologies and best practices.

• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, particularly working in partnership with Product Management.

• A balance of technical depth and strategic thinking, with a focus on business impact.

Experience that will Impress the Heck Out of Us:

• Experience working on a consumer-facing website

• Experience working in fintech/insuretech

Benefits & Perks:

Inclusive and healthy environments are crafted intentionally. All of our employees can join and participate in (or create your own!) Employee Resource Groups. Here are some other wonderful perks of working here:

• Competitive Compensation & Stock Option Offering

• Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages

• End early Fridays (wrap up work at 2pm CST on Fridays!)

• Sabbatical program for tenured employees

• HSA offering + employer contribution

• Fertility support through Carrot

• $100 monthly wellness perk

• $300 pet reimbursement program

• 401k with match

• Unlimited PTO (paid time off)+ flexibility to enjoy it

• Paid Parental Leave Program

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Join a team that truly lives their values (outside of the office. Cliche, we know… but we really mean it)

The base salary range for this position is $175,000 -$180,000 per year. The final salary amount will be determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, internal equity, and insights gained throughout the interview process.

About The Zebra:

The Zebra is the nation’s leading, independent insurance comparison site. With our dynamic, real-time quote comparison tool, consumers can identify insurance companies with the coverage, service level, and pricing to suit their unique needs. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Zebra has sought to bring transparency and simplicity to insurance shopping since 2012 -- it's “insurance in black and white.”

We've garnered the attention and investment of some of the nation’s top venture capitalists. Check out all of our awards & recognition!

Our core mantra is "All Stripes Welcome." As part of our dedication to maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce, we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform core job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!