Senior Manager, Engineering

Stord is The Consumer Experience Company, powering seamless checkout through delivery for today's leading brands. Combining comprehensive commerce-enablement technology with high-volume fulfillment services provides brands a platform to compete with retail giants. Stord manages over $10 billion of commerce annually through its fulfillment, warehousing, transportation, and operator-built software suite including OMS, Pre- and Post-Purchase, and WMS platforms. Stord is leveling the playing field for all brands to deliver the best consumer experience at scale.

With Stord, brands can increase cart conversion, improve unit economics, and drive customer loyalty. Stord’s end-to-end commerce solutions combine best-in-class omnichannel fulfillment and shipping with leading technology to ensure fast shipping, reliable delivery promises, easy access to more channels, and improved margins on every order.

Hundreds of leading DTC and B2B companies like AG1, True Classic, Native, Seed Health, quip, goodr, Sundays for Dogs, and more trust Stord to deliver industry-leading consumer experiences on every order. Stord is headquartered in Atlanta with facilities across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Stord is backed by top-tier investors including Kleiner Perkins, Franklin Templeton, Founders Fund, Strike Capital, Baillie Gifford, and Salesforce Ventures.

We are seeking an accomplished Engineering Manager to lead our Warehouse Management System (WMS) engineering team. This team designs, builds, and maintains Stord’s cloud-based WMS—streamlining warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment for Omnichannel Brands and Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers. In addition, the team is developing our new Labor Management System (LMS), leveraging real-time data from the WMS along with AI and other advanced tools to drive operational efficiency across Stord’s network of facilities.

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a talented team of engineers responsible for building and maintaining our Warehouse Management System (WMS) and developing our next-generation Labor Management System (LMS). You’ll champion technical excellence, empower your team to operate with autonomy and speed, and drive the delivery of scalable, high-quality software solutions.

This role will challenge you to grow as a strategic leader—navigating complexity, spearheading high-impact initiatives, and inspiring a high-performing team in a fast-moving, execution-focused environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead & Develop: Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Technical Leadership: Provide architectural and technical guidance to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability of our systems.
• Execution & Delivery: Oversee the development lifecycle, driving efficient planning, prioritization, and execution of projects.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Design, and Operations to align technical initiatives with business goals.
• Process Improvement: Streamline engineering processes, implement best practices, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Code & Architecture Oversight: Maintain high code quality through design reviews, technical mentorship, and adherence to best practices.
• Strategic Planning: Shape the engineering roadmap in alignment with Stord’s broader objectives.

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years in software engineering, including 3+ years in engineering leadership.
• Strong background in development—ideally with Elixir/Phoenix or other functional programming languages.
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems or complex enterprise applications.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and develop engineers in a culture of learning and improvement.
• Data-driven decision-making skills in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Strong grasp of software development best practices, system architecture, and DevOps principles.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Bonus Points

• Experience as an Engineering Manager at multiple organizations.
• Previous startup experience.
• Background in logistics or supply chain technology.
• Hands-on experience with WMS platforms or Labor Management Systems.