The Impact of a Manager, Software Engineering at Coupa:
As a member of the development group, you will become part of a team that develops and maintains one of Coupa’s software products developed using Ruby and React, built as a multi-tenant SaaS solution on all Cloud Platforms like AWS, Windows Azure & GCP.
We expect that you are a strong leader with extensive technical experience. You have a well-founded analytical approach to finding good solutions, a strong sense of responsibility, and excellent skills in communication and planning. You are proactive in your approach and a strong team player.
What You’ll Do
- Own & drive the engineering/technical strategy for the team, deliver business critical initiatives in specified timeline and actively contribute towards product roadmap
- Be well versed in S/W architecture and design. Be ready to be a part of design reviews (& code reviews) and ensure right decisions are made across the development lifecycle (Both front end and back end). Raise the bar for engineering standards, tooling and processes
- Collaborate & Partner with peers in Product, Design & Engineering to craft the best building blocks, guidelines, & standards
- Identify broader problems (Product features, End User Experience, Technology & Business), provide multi quarter roadmaps to the team, embrace constraints and prioritize effectively by working with stakeholders & leadership
- Grow and develop teams, drive conversations with the engineers on topics such as career development, and align their growth with the long term vision and wider business needs
- Participate in the end-to-end recruiting process, hiring & on-boarding exceptional engineering talent
What You Will Bring to Coupa
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, systems analysis or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- 12+ years of experience building enterprise, SaaS web applications using one or more of the following modern frameworks technologies: Java, Ruby on Rails and Typescript and strong knowledge of Javascript, CSS, HTML5, ReactJS
- 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership role building exceptional products that deliver a delightful experience for end customer & 2+ years of experience in people management, good at stakeholder management
- Full stack web development expertise with hands-on experience building responsive UI, Single Page Applications, reusable components, with a keen eye for UI design and usability.
- Strong knowledge of APIs, and integration with the backend, experience in Agile methodology
- Experience building Micro services architectures.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Passion for keeping up with the latest trends in the developer community and eagerness to bring in the outside-in thinking in the products we build.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience
- 12+ years building enterprise SaaS web applications
- Experience with Java or Ruby on Rails and TypeScript
- Strong knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, and ReactJS
- 3+ years in a technical leadership role (building products)
- 2+ years of people management and stakeholder management experience
- Full-stack web development expertise including responsive UIs and reusable components
- Strong knowledge of APIs and backend integration; experience with Agile methodology
- Experience building microservices architectures
- Experience or familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Passion for staying current with developer community trends and bringing outside-in thinking
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Coupa is a global technology company that helps businesses run smarter by connecting all the ways they spend money — from procurement and expenses to payments and supply chain decisions — in one intelligent platform. In simple terms, Coupa gives organizations the visibility and control they need to make better financial choices, reduce waste, and drive real impact. It’s where technology meets purpose: helping companies manage their resources more responsibly while creating a positive ripple across their people, partners, and the planet.
Why Work With Us
At Coupa, we prioritize an inclusive and empathetic workplace where every voice is valued. Our teams are proactive and accountable, ensuring we collaborate effectively to achieve our goals. The foundation of our culture rests on our people; we believe in fostering an environment that encourages innovation and curiosity.
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Our virtual-first approach is intentional. It gives you the freedom to do your best work in a space that supports focus, balance, and creativity, while staying connected to a global team of changemakers who are redefining the future of business spend
