[Remote] Manager Engineering- Core Platforms

March 6, 2026

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions. The role involves managing a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that support business objectives, while fostering a collaborative team environment and driving continuous improvements in product and process.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage an engineering team, ensuring alignment with product and business goals
Own the overall health, scalability, and quality of products within the team’s domain
Drive technical execution and delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions
Empower and unblock the team by establishing efficient execution and operational processes, ensuring high velocity and impactful delivery
Facilitate and continuously improve team processes, including development, planning, on-call rotations, bug triage, and metrics review
Drive execution on projects/goals that may extend beyond the immediate team’s scope, ensuring cross-functional collaboration
Coach and mentor engineers, supporting their career growth and skill development
Work with a single team and product partners within a domain that may contain multiple products or applications while managing dependencies and expected outcomes
Collaborate with Product, Security, and Business teams to align technical strategy with company objectives
Ensure adherence to security best practices and compliance standards
Monitor and analyze team performance metrics to drive continuous improvements in quality, velocity, and efficiency
Manage team capacity and resource planning, ensuring the right talent is allocated to meet project goals
Stay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies, applying relevant innovations to enhance team effectiveness

Skills

BS degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in software engineering, with 1+ years in a management role
Strong technical background in software development, cloud platforms, and modern architecture
Experience working in agile development environments and driving process improvements
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams
Strong collaboration skills, with experience working across Product, Design, and Business functions
Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability to change, and a curious, growth-oriented mindset

Benefits

Eligible for an annual bonus
Restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance
A full range of benefits outlined here

Company Overview

Paylocity is a provider of cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) software solutions. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.paylocity.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Paylocity has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 38 in 2025, 20 in 2024, 22 in 2023, 29 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 4 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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