Senior Manager, Software Engineering at ServiceNow

Santa Clara, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

328300.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AI Integration, Product Development, Team Management, Problem Solving, Open Source Tools, Agile Development, Java, C++, Ruby, Shell, JavaScript, Coding Standards, Project Management, Resource Management, Mentoring, High-Performance Components

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone. Job Description The team Core Platform Runtime Engineering builds the foundational technologies that power the compute tier of ServiceNow’s enterprise platform. The team is responsible for designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance components that support mission-critical applications on our platform. Key areas of focus include: Platform Infrastructure: JVM at scale, caching, event processing, cluster state management, log management, etc. Compute tier components like Asynchronous message bus, transaction/session processing, scheduler, and record watcher, etc. AI-Driven Enhancements: Usage tracking & insights to support intelligent AI-driven automation and governance. Engineers in this org are working on scaling the platform using cutting-edge technologies that enable seamless growth and reliable performance, contributing to the evolution of the Now Platform. What you get to do in this role: Manage product development activities Work with product management, design, support and other dev teams to create high-quality solutions Manage daily activities of the development team Solve difficult and sometimes ambiguous problems Manage departmental resources, staffing, mentoring, and enhancing and maintaining a best-of-class engineering team Qualifications To be successful in this role you have: Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry. 10+ years of experience with technologies relevant to SN and advanced coding skills with high-quality results. Experience managing employees who require little oversight in completing assigned work Experience providing direction, delegate assignments, and support to accomplish tasks with their team Experience with open source tools and agile development environments Fluency in one or more relevant programming language (Java, C++, Ruby. Shell, JavaScript) Ability to understand broad concepts and use those concepts to understand and develop solutions for problems Experience completing projects based on company priorities, context, risks and desired outcomes Ability to understand and implement best practices and coding standards about role specific requirements (e.g. programming languages and tools, network design, functional design, algorithms, patterns, design and development, etc.). FD21 For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $187,600 - $328,300, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location. Additional Information Work Personas We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service. Equal Opportunity Employer ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. Accommodations We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact [email protected] for assistance. Export Control Regulations For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities. From Fortune. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Responsibilities

Manage product development activities and oversee the daily activities of the development team. Collaborate with product management, design, support, and other development teams to create high-quality solutions.