About the role
Harness is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Foundations team within the Platform Engineering Organization. In this pivotal role you will oversee mission critical foundational services including Auditing, Notifications, Secrets Management and core frameworks and libraries that power our products.
The right fit for this role would be someone with a backend development experience with Java and who is hands on with platform level coding. The ideal candidate for this role is high energy, passion for startups, knows how to operate effectively in unstructured environments, willingness to deal with unknowns, make commitments and drive outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of the complete tech stack, overseeing the architecture, development, deployment, sustainability, and operation of foundational services in production.
- Assess code generated by fellow engineers, offering constructive feedback to uphold best practices, including adherence to style guidelines, code check-ins, accuracy, testability, and efficiency.
- Shape and execute the long-term technical vision and roadmap for your team
- Recruit, coach and mentor a world-class platform engineering team
- Lead the design, validation, and evaluation of system designs within the broader domain, and contribute by writing code for product or system development to address complex challenges.
About you
- 3+ years experience of leading a high caliber engineering team in a technical and people leadership role.
- 5+ years of experience developing Platform services, in backend (Java/Go) developer roles. A builder by heart.
- Track record of assembling high-functioning organization
- Experience working with teams and customers across time zones
- Track record of addressing customer satisfaction directly
- Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks and keep projects on schedule
- BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
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What We Do
Harness is a leader in AI-native software delivery, dedicated to empowering developers and engineering teams worldwide. We revolutionize how software is built, tested, deployed, and optimized by driving efficiency, reliability, and speed throughout the software development lifecycle. At Harness, we envision a world where developers focus on innovation, free from repetitive tasks, supported by tools that streamline every step.
Our platform leverages AI and automation across all key pillars of software delivery: Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Feature Flags and Experimentation, Cloud Cost Management, Security Testing, and more. By automating traditionally manual processes that slow down engineering teams, Harness enables organizations to release software faster, reduce errors, and optimize costs—all while enhancing the developer experience and flexibility.
Harness is transforming software delivery on a global scale. As a pioneer in AI-driven automation, we streamline complex development processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and empower developers to innovate freely. Our mission is ambitious: enabling millions of developers to deliver code faster, more reliably, and with greater ease than ever before.
Why Work With Us
Harness is built on a culture of growth, collaboration, and transparency, where team members are encouraged to push boundaries and solve meaningful challenges. We invest in personal and professional development, value work-life balance, and foster a supportive environment—making Harness an ideal place to make a real impact in tech.
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