Software Engineering Manager

Job Overview

com About LawnStarter LawnStarter is the nation's leading on-demand marketplace for lawn care and related services, with over $100M in annual bookings.

We're expanding beyond lawn care to become the one-stop shop for all outdoor home services - pest control, pool cleaning, window cleaning, and more.

Job Description

We operate three brands (LawnStarter, Lawn Love, HomeGnome) on shared infrastructure, and we're profitable and growing. Engineering here is fast - we ship constantly, we own our systems end-to-end, and we don't tolerate "not my problem.

" We have strong processes and existing engineering managers, so you're not building from scratch. You're raising the bar. The Role We're growing, and that means adding engineering leadership capacity to support new initiatives.

You'll lead cross-functional delivery teams of 4-5 engineers, reporting to our Head of Engineering. Your job is to make sure your team ships reliably, grows professionally, and doesn't become a bottleneck as LawnStarter scales into new service verticals.

This is a people-first role. If your identity as an EM is primarily technical - if you'd rather review architecture than develop an underperformer - this isn't the right fit.

You know where each person is going and what it takes to get there. - Delivery: Your team ships on cadence with predictable quality. You surface risk early, manage scope, and don't miss commitments without warning.

Key Responsibilities

• .com About LawnStarter LawnStarter is the nation's leading on-demand marketplace for lawn care and related services, with over $100M in annual bookings.
• About Engineering at LawnStarter Our engineering team builds the platform that connects hundreds of thousands of homeowners with over 70,000 active service pros.
• Engineering here is fast - we ship constantly, we own our systems end-to-end, and we don't tolerate "not my problem." We have strong processes and existing engineering managers, so you're not building from scratch.
• The Role We're growing, and that means adding engineering leadership capacity to support new initiatives.
• You'll lead cross-functional delivery teams of 4-5 engineers, reporting to our Head of Engineering.
• If you're the manager who knows what every person on your team needs to grow, who handles conflict directly, and who can articulate team performance in metrics, keep reading.
• What makes this role different: - You'll own both delivery AND people outcomes - neither can be delegated - Distributed team across time zones, so async leadership and written communication matter as much as meetings - We move fast and actually ship - you'll feel the difference between a team that's humming and one that's stuck - AI-forward is not a buzzword here - we expect you to lead your team on how to use it, not just follow along What You'll Own - People development: Concrete growth plans for every IC on your team - not just the struggling ones.
• Delivery: Your team ships on cadence with predictable quality.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Benefits - Rate: $120,000-$140,000 USD annually (contractor), depending on experience - Location: Fully remote - this role is built for remote-first leaders - Flexibility: Structured work hours with reasonable flexibility for life LawnStarter provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Benefits and Perks

• Benefits - Rate: $120,000-$140,000 USD annually (contractor), depending on experience - Location: Fully remote - this role is built for remote-first leaders - Flexibility: Structured work hours with reasonable flexibility for life LawnStarter provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Work Location and Schedule

This role is listed as Remote USA with location information shown as Remote USA. The employment type is Full Time.

About the Company

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