Pricing Engineering Manager

SpotHero Inc.

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Automotive Industry, Best Practices, Budgeting, Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Distributed Computing, Diversity, Engineering Management, Go Programming Language (Golang), Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Metrics, Mobile Applications, On Call, Onboarding, PostgreSQL, Pricing, Process Improvement, Product Engineering, Product Testing, Python Programming/Scripting Language, React.js, Set Goals, Software Engineering, Startup, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Testing
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Who we are

At SpotHero we work as a team to empower people to get everywhere easier. We are rapidly growing with the mission of bringing the parking industry into the future through technology. Drivers across the nation use the SpotHero mobile app and website to reserve convenient, affordable parking in advance, on-the-go, or through their connected cars, and parking companies rely on us to help them reach new customers while optimizing their business. We connect the dots with cutting-edge technology, delivering value to both sides of this exciting, evolving marketplace.

Pricing Engineering Manager at SpotHero

SpotHero is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead one of our key squads focused on pricing, with the squads vision to enable the best price possible for all locations on SpotHero. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who loves going deep on technical challenges, thrives in building high-performing teams, and collaborates cross-functionally to deliver value at scale. Youll manage a full-stack engineering squad, partnering closely with Product to set direction, ship quality software, and drive team growth. Youll be responsible for team health, delivery, and technical quality, and youll be comfortable jumping into the code or managing incidents when needed.

What youll do

  • Lead and grow a team of engineers, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Own team execution and delivery, including roadmap planning, goal setting, and shipping well-tested, usable products.
  • Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, including quality, observability, testing, security, and performance.
  • Build partnerships across Product, Data, and Ops to align on priorities and drive business outcomes.
  • Develop team members through mentorship, coaching, and thoughtful career conversations.
  • Contribute to org-wide engineering practices, on-call readiness, DORA metrics, onboarding, and more.

What were looking for

  • 5 years of experience as a software engineer working on distributed systems in Python, Java, Kotlin, Go, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • 3 years of experience managing engineers, ideally on small, fast-moving squads.
  • Clear communication, a bias toward action, and the ability to navigate ambiguity.
  • A track record of building resilient systems and leading teams through scaling challenges.
  • Comfortable working in our stack or learning quickly: Java, Python, Go, React, Postgres, AWS, Kubernetes.

Nice to have

  • Experience with backend development.
  • Tech youll work with: Backend (Java, Python, Kotlin, Postgres), Frontend (React, Redux), DevOps (AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Prometheus, Honeycomb, Data, Redshift, Airflow, Looker).

Why SpotHero

We are a marketplace making parking easier for drivers and more efficient for garage operators. Youll join a team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning, and a culture that emphasizes impact, relationships, and adaptability.

Seeking Candidates in Chicago, IL and Toronto, ON

What we are offering

  • Career game changer - A truly unique experience to work for a fast-growing startup in a role with unlimited growth potential.
  • Excellent benefits
  • We cover a generous portion of Medical Premiums (50% of Dental and Vision Premiums), company-sponsored Life Insurance, STD, and AD&D coverage, a 401k with match and immediate vesting, and comprehensive leave policies to meet your needs in creating space for life.
  • Canada: We offer Medical, prescription drug, and paramedical coverage, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, and LTD.
  • Flexible PTO policy and outstanding work-life balance - We value and support each individual team member.
  • Grubhub weekly lunch stipend for in-office days.
  • SkipTheDishes for Canada.
  • Udemy License and Personal Learning Budget - We support the professional and personal growth of our people by providing everyone with learning resources and development opportunities.
  • Annual parking stipend - Duh. We help people park.
  • The opportunity to collaborate with fun, innovative, and passionate people in a casual yet highly productive atmosphere.

Our commitment to allyship has been a central driver of how we Respect Fellow Drivers. Youll have the opportunity to be part of Employee Resource Groups, access allyship learning resources, and actively contribute to our ongoing effort of making SpotHero inclusive for all.

Employee programs to grow and support our people such as:

  • Discovery Days for Product and Engineering
  • Gearing up for Aspiring Leaders
  • Mentorship Program

Wellness program - a workplace that actively supports your physical and mental wellbeing through ongoing events, initiatives, resources, and thoughtful perks and benefits.

A workplace recognized as:

  • CityLights award winner by 1871 (2026 Best Places To Work by BuiltIn)
  • Most Loved Workplace Certified by the Best Practice Institute
  • Recipient of multiple Comparably awards including Best Company Culture, Best Company for Women, and Best Company for Diversity.

Compensation in Illinois Depending on your skillset and experience, you can expect your base salary to be between $152,000 - $190,000, as well as a discretionary bonus and leading total rewards package.

Compensation in Ontario Depending on your skillset and experience, you can expect your base salary to be between CA$148,800 - $186,000, as well as a discretionary bonus and leading total rewards package.

At SpotHero we Respect Fellow Drivers by providing an inclusive interview experience for everyone, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process. Please let our team know of your need when you apply or as you begin interviewing with our team.

SpotHero is an equal opportunity employer. We know that a diverse workforce is the strongest workforce and are committed to building and supporting an inclusive environment for all.

Additionally, because we want to Remember to Signal if you choose to provide us personal information in connection with a job application, please review our Applicant Privacy Notice, which provides details about what information we collect and process about you in order to consider your candidacy.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the US or Canada and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.

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