Manager Engineering in Paylocity

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  Remote (Mexico) | Senior | Full time | Programming

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As part of our Product & Technology organization, you will lead a team responsible for recognition and rewards features that engage employees, streamline workflows, and deliver measurable value to customers. You will work closely with Product, Security, and Business stakeholders to translate strategy into executable plans, fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. This role is part of Paylocity’s effort to grow a world-class engineering organization while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, mentorship, and delivering impact.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage an engineering team, ensuring alignment with product and business goals while maintaining high morale and clear career paths for team members.
  • Own the health, scalability, and quality of software within the team’s domain, driving technical excellence and robust architectural decisions.
  • Direct the execution and delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions, balancing speed with quality and reliability.
  • Coach and mentor engineers, supporting their growth, performance, and skill development through regular feedback and structured development plans.
  • Facilitate efficient execution by optimizing planning, on-call rotations, bug triage, and metrics review; remove impediments and unblock the team as needed.
  • Collaborate with Product, Security, and Business partners to ensure technical strategy aligns with company objectives and risk considerations.
  • Champion security best practices and regulatory compliance across all engineering workstreams.
  • Manage team capacity and resource planning, ensuring the right talent is allocated to meet project goals.
  • Monitor and analyze team performance metrics to drive continuous improvements in quality, velocity, and efficiency.
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, applying relevant innovations to enhance team effectiveness.
  • Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that extend beyond the immediate team, ensuring successful execution and alignment with broader program goals.

Required Skills and Experience

We are seeking a senior engineering leader with a strong technical background and a track record of building and mentoring high-performing teams. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of software engineering experience with at least 1 year in a management role, and a BS or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent discipline.

Technical strengths should include software development, cloud platforms, and modern architectures, with experience in agile environments and a demonstrated ability to drive process improvements. You should be a collaborative leader who can work effectively with Product, Design, Security, and Business groups, and possess excellent problem-solving, adaptability, and growth-minded thinking. A hands-on approach to leadership and a passion for delivering impactful, scalable software are essential.

Required attributes: strong communication and mentorship skills; ability to manage multiple priorities; comfort with ambiguity; commitment to inclusivity and the development of a diverse engineering culture; and a focus on delivering secure, reliable software aligned with business outcomes.

Desirable Skills and Experience

Experience leading engineering teams in the HR tech or SaaS domain is a plus. Familiarity with payroll, benefits, or recognition/rewards modules can be advantageous. Prior exposure to Employer of Record models, multi-product domains, and cross-functional collaboration with Product Security and Compliance teams is beneficial. A growth mindset, curiosity, and willingness to adopt new technologies and practices to enhance product value are highly desirable.

Benefits and Perks

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. This role is remote but located in Guadalajara, Mexico, with the flexibility to work within four hours of Eastern Standard Time. We are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive work environment and supporting employees through competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture that emphasizes collaboration and innovation. If you are driven to shape the future of software and the workplace, we invite you to explore this opportunity with Paylocity.

GETONBRD Job ID: 57483

Remote work policy

Locally remote only

Position is 100% remote, but candidates must reside in Mexico.

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Location: Must be located in Guadalajara (PCTY Center of Gravity, 50km range) — Paylocity's full profile

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