About Beam:
Beam was founded in 2012 by three engineers who saw the opportunity to modernize the dental benefits industry using technology. Today, Beam Benefits is a digitally-led employee benefits company that offers dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental health coverage. The company simplifies and modernizes the $100+ billion ancillary benefits industry through its leading dental insurance product, breadth of ancillary benefits, AI-powered underwriting, diversified distribution channels, and next generation benefits administration technologically-driven customer experience.
The Role:
Beam is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager who is passionate about building and leading high-performing, collaborative teams. As an Engineering Manager, you’ll oversee a team of 5–8 engineers, guiding them in delivering high-quality solutions while fostering a culture of innovation and growth.
You will work closely with Product, Design, and Engineering leadership to drive projects, refine technical direction, and contribute to Beam’s success. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll balance technical expertise, people management, and execution to ensure the team delivers impactful results.
Joining Beam Benefits Means:Working in a complex and dynamic business, simultaneously serving customers across employee benefits insurance product lines and growth and service channelsCollaborating with a diversely skilled team to continuously improveBeing empowered as an owner and expertBeing motivated by improving how people access employee benefits
What You Will Do:Lead and manage a team of engineers, providing mentorship and support to help them grow in their roles and careersFoster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvementCollaborate with Product and Design partners to align on priorities and ensure successful project deliveryDrive the execution of technical projects, ensuring they are completed on time and meet quality standardsProvide technical guidance and contribute to design discussions, helping the team solve complex problemsBalance short-term project needs with long-term technical goals to maintain a scalable and reliable tech stackCommunicate effectively with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, risks, and opportunitiesIdentify and hire talented engineers who will contribute to Beam’s product and technical ecosystem
What You Will Bring:5–8 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 1–2 years in a management or technical leadership roleA strong foundation in software development, with the ability to guide and review technical workExcellent people management skills, with experience coaching and mentoring engineersStrong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholdersA passion for fostering a team culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and high performanceProven ability to manage competing priorities and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment
Technical Skills and Experience Needed to Be Successful:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)5–8 years of experience in software engineering, including delivering full-stack solutionsFamiliarity with modern programming languages and frameworks like Ruby on Rails, React, or similar technologiesExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and microservices architectureHands-on experience building and maintaining complex multi-tiered web applications and peripheral microservicesFamiliarity with automation testing concepts and platforms like Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, cucumber etcAbility to inspire pizza pie sized engineers towards a quality and security-first product development methodology Familiarity with agile development methodologies, ceremonies and project management tools such as JiraExperience in the insurance or financial services industryA track record of hiring and growing diverse, high-performing engineering teamsExperience collaborating with Product and Design partners to align on roadmaps and priorities
Compensation and Benefits:
Beam offers a competitive base salary paired with an attractive variable compensation structure.
Employees benefit from performance-based bonuses and incentives, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance. Additionally, Beam provides a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible time off, and the opportunity to participate in the equity program.
The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors. This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position.
