Manager, Software Engineering

We’re innovators, changemakers, and collaborators. We’re more than just a software company — we’re a cloud-based powerhouse that creates products to make our customers’ lives easier. We’re revolutionizing how people do business, and we want your ideas, enthusiasm, and passion to help us keep innovating.

Who we are looking for

Are you a technologist, builder, and lifelong learner? We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and contribute alongside software engineers within our Resident Concierge product domain.

AppFolio is building the platform where real estate comes to do business, and the Resident experience is foundational to powering the fast-growing space of property management. The engineering work we do falls under two general categories: product development, helping build and evolve the Resident experience, and platform development, enabling integrations at scale. This engineering leader will manage and develop two small but mighty teams of truly world‑class engineers responsible for evolving our user experiences and helping our customers thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support 8–9 passionate engineers across two teams to foster a high‑performance culture of excellence.
• Take a hands‑on approach to the entire software development lifecycle: ensure technical excellence and demonstrate ownership and accountability for the team’s delivery.
• Build trusting relationships and collaborate across departments to execute on company strategy.
• Collaborate with their Director and fellow Engineering Managers to set the technical direction for the broader org.
• Manage the delivery of software using Agile best practices including continuous delivery, continuous integration, and test‑driven development.
• Promote a SMART codebase (Simple, Maintainable, Agile, Refactored, and Tested) for a SAFE product (Secure, Available, Fast, and Easy).
• Enable a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and excellence while continuously elevating the quality and caliber of our engineering‑centric learning organization.
• Ensure the team fully understands the goals and objectives of AppFolio as a company and how their work fits into the bigger picture.

Skills & Knowledge

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams during both standard feature development and large‑scale rearchitectures.
• 2+ years of successfully hiring, directly managing, coaching, and retaining world‑class engineers.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience leading and contributing to the design, development, delivery, and maintenance of large‑scale and high‑performance platforms.
• Well‑versed not only in the typical Agile rituals and practices, but also in modern, genuinely agile practices of rapid experimentation and continuous delivery of value.
• Proficiency with most areas of our tech like Python, Django, and SQL.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build productive cross‑functional relationships and motivate team members. Must have a positive, can‑do attitude and value collaboration.
• The ability to thrive with high levels of personal initiative, autonomy, and responsibility.
• Creativity, ability to solve complex problems without a roadmap.

If you are interested in creating exceptional SaaS products and being part of a successful public company, apply today!

The base salary that we reasonably expect to pay for this role is $167,200 – $209,000.

The actual base salary for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, education, experience, etc.

Please note that base pay is one important aspect of a compelling Total Rewards package. The base pay range indicated here does not include any additional benefits or bonuses/commissions that you may be eligible for based on your role and/or employment type.

Benefits

Regular full‑time employees are eligible for benefits – see here.

About AppFolio

AppFolio is the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry. Our innovative platform and trusted partnership enable our customers to connect communities, increase operational efficiency, and grow their business. For more information about AppFolio, visit appfolio.com.

Why AppFolio

Grow | We enable a culture of high performance, where delivering results is recognized by opportunities for growth and compelling total rewards. Our challenging and meaningful work drive the growth of our business, and ourselves.

Learn | We partner with you to realize your potential by investing in you from the start. We're cultivating a team of big thinkers through coaching and mentorship with our best‑in‑class leaders, and giving you the time and tools to develop your skills.

Impact | We are creating a world where living in, investing in, managing, and supporting communities feels magical and effortless, freeing people to thrive. We do this by innovating with purpose while cultivating a culture of impact. We learn as much from each other as we do our customers and our communities.

Connect | We excel at hybrid work by fostering an environment that feels flexible, personal and connected, no matter where we are. We create space to fuel innovation and collaboration, and we come together to celebrate, connect, and succeed.

Paddle as One.

Statement of Equal Opportunity

At AppFolio, we value diversity in backgrounds and perspectives and depend on it to drive our innovative culture. That’s why we’re a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that our products, our teams, and our business are stronger because of it. This means that no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status, you’re always welcome at AppFolio.