Sr. Engineering Manager, Software Architecture

Sr. Engineering Manager, Software Architecture Join to apply for the Sr. Engineering Manager, Software Architecture role at PitchBook At PitchBook, a Morningstar company, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We’re deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company.Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there’s going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We’re willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence.If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you. About the Role As a member of the Product and Engineering team, you will be part of a team of big thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers who strive to deepen the positive impact we have on our customers and our company every day. We value curiosity and the drive to find better ways of doing things. We thrive on customer empathy, which remains our focus when creating excellent customer experiences through product innovation.We know that greatness is achieved through collaboration and diverse points of view, so we work closely with partners around the globe. As a team, we assume positive intent in each other’s words and actions, value constructive discussions, and foster a respectful working environment built on integrity, growth, and business value.We invest heavily in our people, who are eager to learn and constantly improve. Join our team and grow with usThe Senior Engineering Manager, Software Architecture will work with most product teams; PitchBook is embracing the Team Topology and Stream Aligned Teams structure. This role will engage across all stream aligned teams, Platform Team, Enabling Team(s), and Complex Subsystems teams.You will also be actively engaging with the broader PitchBook Architecture function which includes other geographically distributed managers and architects.As a Senior Engineering Manager, Software Architecture within the Product organization, you will be responsible for leading a talented team of software architects geographically distributed and designing and delivering the next suite of services that power the PitchBook platform. You will guide multiple teams to build exceptional solutions relied upon and used by thousands of PitchBook customers every day. Primary Job Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Staff and Senior Staff software architects, fostering their professional growth and development. Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and set clear goals and expectations for the team. Build a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Manage resource allocation and team capacity to meet project demands and strategic initiatives. Define and prioritize the work for the architecture team, aligning it with product roadmaps and business objectives. Oversee and support the architecture team to create and evolve our software architecture vision, strategy, and roadmaps. Guide the team in designing high‑level architectural solutions for complex software systems. Establish and manage team ceremonies (e.g., architecture review boards, design sessions, backlog grooming) to ensure effective collaboration and decision‑making. Refine and improve architectural processes and workflows to enhance team efficiency and output quality. Define, implement, and enforce architectural standards, principles, and best practices across all engineering teams. Ensure the quality, consistency, and integrity of architectural designs and documentation. Conduct architectural reviews and provide technical guidance to ensure solutions meet non‑functional requirements (scalability, performance, security, maintainability). Champion a culture of technical excellence and adherence to architectural guidelines. Deep engagement with team of Architects to design, develop, and maintain components of PitchBook’s services including backend with aspects of front‑end related to architecture. Ensure qualities/non‑functional requirements of the platforms and products are defined, measurable and continuously evaluated to deliver the right product to our users. Document architecture evolutions (current state, future state, phasing), communicate architecture and elaborate with teams. Collaborate with other engineers, product managers, and other internal stakeholders in an Agile environment. Provide technical guidance and perform architectural reviews with team members. Design and deliver end‑to‑end initiatives with little to no guidance. Define and participate in processes that improve products using return on experience, root cause analysis of incidents. Support the vision and values of the company through role‑modeling and encouraging desired behaviors. Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested. Skills and Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a similar field. Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 6 years experience. 10+ years in Software Development or Engineering roles. 6+ years of experience managing a team of Staff Level Architects. 5+ years of experience with Java or a similar object‑oriented language. 4+ years of experience developing microservices. Experienced in Service‑Oriented & Microservices Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Domain‑Driven Design, Clean Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture. Fluent in identifying and applying architecture patterns, designing RESTful API. Have worked on middleware, platform, or system of systems. Experienced with web technologies and standards (e.g., JSON, JWT). Experienced with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experienced in Spring Boot/Spring Framework. Experienced with Container orchestration software (e.g., Kubernetes). Experienced in using AI tools for productivity and efficiency (GitHub Copilot, Claude code, Gemini CLI or other similar technology). Highly experienced working within development teams in an Agile environment. Ability to handle a project through the entire software development lifecycle, end‑to‑end. Demonstrate ability to lead and/or provide guidance to junior peers across multiple teams. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Strong problem‑solving ability. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel. Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Benefits + Compensation at PitchBook Physical Health Comprehensive health benefits Additional medical wellness incentives STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance Emotional Health Paid sabbatical program after four years Paid family and paternity leave Annual educational stipend Ability to apply for tuition reimbursement CFA exam stipend Robust training programs on industry and soft skills Employee assistance program Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days Social Health Matching gifts program Employee resource groups Subsidized emergency childcare Dependent Care FSA Company‑wide events Employee referral bonus program Quarterly team building events Financial Health 401k match Shared ownership employee stock program Monthly transportation stipend Please be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment. Compensation Annual base salary: $250,000–$310,000 Target annual bonus percentage: 20% Working Conditions At the heart of our company is a belief in the power of in‑person collaboration. Being together in the office fuels our creativity, strengthens our connections, and drives the innovation that sets us apart. Our culture is built on spontaneous moments—those hallway conversations, whiteboard brainstorms, and shared celebrations in each of our global offices—that simply can’t be replicated remotely. This role is expected to be in the office 5 days a week.The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on‑going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events. Life At PB We are consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work and our culture is at the heart of our success. It’s our fundamental belief that people do and create great things and that people are the cornerstone of prosperity. We believe that proactively seeking out different points of view, listening to others, learning, and reflecting on what we’ve heard creates a sense of belonging within PitchBook and strengthens the PitchBook community.We are excited to get to know you and your background. Concerned that you might not meet every requirement? We encourage you to still apply as you might be the right candidate for the role or other roles at PitchBook. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr