Software Engineering Manager

About Ontra
Ontra is the global leader in AI legal tech for private markets. Powered by industry-leading AI, data from 1M+ contracts, and a global network of legal professionals, Ontra's private markets technology platform streamlines and optimizes critical legal and compliance workflows across the full fund lifecycle. Ontra's purpose-built solutions automate contracts, streamline obligation management, digitize entity management, and surface insights. Trusted by more than 800 global GPs, investment banks, law firms, and advisors - including nine of the top ten PEI-ranked firms worldwide - Ontra helps firms focus on what's important to them.
Our Culture
Ontra is a remote-first company that values the power of connection. We find innovative ways to stay connected, both virtually and in person. By promoting ownership, inspiring creativity, and championing collaboration, Ontra enables you to shape your impact and growth. Our commitment to innovation extends beyond our technology; it's embedded in our culture, and AI plays a crucial role in everything we do.
Our culture is one where belonging is the cornerstone of every interaction, rooted in acceptance and respect for all. Our commitment to inclusion begins at the application process, ensuring a fair and equitable hiring experience that values the unique contributions you bring from day one.
About the Role
Ontra is seeking a Software Engineering Manager reporting to our Director of Engineering.
For this job, we are currently only hiring candidates based in the United States.
The role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on while leading a team of software engineers. If you are interested in not only designing solutions but also shaping the software development culture for a growing team, this role would be a great fit. This position will oversee a team responsible for our product foundations and common services such as our framework libraries
If you have a proven track record of leading successful software development projects, developing high performance systems, and thrive in a cross collaborative environment, we'd love to get to know you!
What You'll Do

• Lead: Oversee a team of engineers to distribute tickets, ensure projects are completed on time and help develop our engineers' skills and progress their careers
• Plan: Working with our Product team to gather and break down requirements and strategizing on how to execute them
• Scale: Collaborate with product managers and architects to define the technical strategy for product foundation, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives
• Evangelize: Assist in guiding the development of engineering culture and best practices
• Collaborate: Partner with other engineering teams to provide foundational services, tools, and libraries that streamline the development process and improve product quality

What You'll Bring

• Experience: 7+ years of experience as an individual contributor and preferably 2+ years of technical leadership in a high growth, scaling company
• Technical skill set: Experience with Ruby on Rails and React
• Technical leadership: A history in breaking down requirements, designing solutions, and providing leadership to team-level projects
• Team player: Ability to lead a team as well as work alongside them
• Soft skills: Great communication skills, an empathetic approach to teamwork, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced development environment

Pay TransparencyOntra takes individual candidate location, experience, and skills into consideration when determining compensation. The base pay range is listed below. Additionally, all positions are eligible for unit-based equity grants.
Some positions may be eligible for additional compensation, such as commission or other variable compensation structures, which is not included in the below base pay range.
If you are selected to participate in our interview process, your Talent Acquisition Partner will share more details about the total compensation package for the role.
Base Pay Range
$176,000 - $264,000 USD
Hiring Locations
We currently hire exclusively in the locations listed below. Select jobs may have more specific location requirements due to business needs.
United States
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington
APAC
Hong Kong, Singapore
EMEA
United Kingdom
Benefits Snapshot

• Remote-first working policy, with office hubs in SF, NYC, Santa Barbara, and London
• Twice yearly team offsites for in-person collaboration
• Paid flexible time off policy
• Paid parental leave and benefits
• Employer-supported retirement contributions, varying by country
• Monthly phone and internet reimbursement
• Company-sponsored LinkedIn Learning accounts, department budgets for professional development, and robust onboarding program
• Various options for medical, dental, and vision insurance

Travel
Occasional travel is required for Ontra employees, including typically at least twice per year to attend team and larger group off-sites for in-person collaboration. For some roles, additional travel may be required based on the requirements of the role and business need.
Inclusivity
Ontra is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Ontra will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .
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