Software Development Manager

October 1, 2026

Hybrid

Lead

Barcelona

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Description

Clio, a global legal AI company, is hiring a Software Development Manager for its Engineering team, available to candidates in or near Barcelona. The role blends people leadership with hands-on engineering: managers often code, review architecture, and ship alongside their teams. Development managers work in a triad with Design and Product, owning roadmaps, hiring, coaching, and career growth of their direct reports.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with your triad to understand business challenges, identify impactful opportunities, and craft a roadmap for the team
Working with your team on designing the technical solutions
Giving great feedback on code reviews and architecture documents to support team members making technical decisions
Actively participating as a contributor to projects through extensive code reviews or shipping code
Having 1:1 meetings with direct reports to support their career growth and development goals
Actively participating in hiring to grow the engineering team
Reviewing code contributed by team members or other developers reaching out for your experience with a given technology or pattern
Leading with context, setting the pace, and owning the outcome for your team

Requirements

Demonstrated success in people leadership in software development, particularly with large scale SaaS products
A strong background in hands-on software development
Diverse base of knowledge that allows you to help your team solve complex technical problems
The ability to describe successful projects you worked on, as well as a collection of lessons learned from failed projects
Demonstrated ability to hire the best and brightest engineers in a fast-paced job market and to coach, develop, and retain engineering talent
Strong opinions that are weakly held, with the same attitude fostered in others
Belief in providing honest, actionable feedback to your team and encouraging the team to reciprocate
Ability to devise roadmaps to guide your team while adapting to a constantly changing world
Growth mindset when it comes to process improvement and new technologies, especially AI
A philosophy on what makes for great software development teams
Experience with CRM products at scale
Experience with Ruby on Rails or Python

Conditions

Competitive, equitable salary
Top-tier medical and dental coverage at preferred employee pricing for you and your family, with access from Day 1
Flexible hybrid work environment with intentional in-person gatherings to build connection
23 Days Paid Time Off plus Company Observed Holidays including short Fridays and a summer schedule
Professional development and growth options
Pet friendly workspace in the Barcelona office
Company events and social-impact programs
Clioversary recognition program with special acknowledgement at 3, 5, 7, and 10 years
Accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process

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