Senior Engineering Manager at OrthoFi – Denver, Colorado

Who We Are

At OrthoFi, we're not just another player in the orthodontic industry – we're the driving force that helps orthodontists launch more smiles while ensuring top-tier patient care. Our tech-savvy solutions are the secret sauce that empowers orthodontic practices across the United States. With a track record of supporting over 2,000 practices, and in partnership with OrthoBanc, we've unlocked access to quality, affordable orthodontic care for a whopping 3.2 million patients and counting!

Picture this: Our cutting-edge Patient Acquisition software combined with our expert Revenue Cycle Management solutions propels practices to achieve jaw-dropping 13% year-over-year growth. Plus, when it comes to patient and insurance billing, our collection results leave competitors in the dust.

Behind our mission is a dynamic team of around 300 passionate individuals. Our headquarters is based in Denver, CO, with employees spread across several states. Join us in our quest to transform the orthodontic landscape – where innovation meets dedication, and starting more smiles are just the beginning.

Our purpose is to radically improve the way patients access and pay for quality elective care. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ensures we can fulfill our purpose by creating a better, more equitable and inclusive workplace for our community members and healthcare experience for all.

By focusing on DEI, we are working towards our mission of connecting more patients with quality orthodontic and dental care and helping make treatment accessible to over 1 million patients a year by 2025. Equity is core to our mission to serve patients, and DEI is embedded in our core values, especially “seek diversity,” and “do what’s right.”"

OrthoFi is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

**This is a hybrid role and requires presence in our Denver Office twice a week (Local Candidates Only)**

The Opportunity

We’re a growing SaaS company building scalable, modern platforms that power operations for customers in the orthodontic industry. Our technology stack includes .NET, React, Angular, and distributed backend services, and we’re actively evolving toward an AI-first engineering culture.

We are looking for a Senior Engineering Manager who can lead multiple teams, drive operational excellence, and build strong engineering leadership while delivering high-impact initiatives.

This is a hands-on leadership role where the Senior Engineering Manager is expected to remain close to the technology, contributing to the codebase approximately 20–30% of the time while leading teams and driving delivery.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll help shape critical product areas while influencing our broader engineering strategy. You’ll have the opportunity to build and mentor strong engineering teams, partner closely with product leaders in a highly collaborative culture, and play a key role in driving innovation across our platform.

In this role, you’ll make a meaningful impact in a growing SaaS company while helping us continue to evolve and scale our engineering organization.

What You’ll DoLeadership & DeliveryLead multiple engineering teams or a cross-functional group working on critical product areas.Own delivery, talent development, and resource utilization across teams.Drive execution of projects impacting multiple functional areas with a 12–24 month impact horizon.Align team priorities with company and functional strategy.Solve complex, ambiguous, cross-team challenges with sound technical and organizational judgment.Operational ExcellenceOwn operational effectiveness, quality, and cost management within budget constraints.Establish predictable delivery using Agile best practices and continuous improvement.Manage offshore staff-augmentation teams and ensure successful integration with onshore teams.Track metrics for productivity, reliability, and customer impact.People & Organizational LeadershipCoach engineering managers and senior ICs to grow future leaders.Build a strong leadership bench and foster team cohesion.Own hiring, performance management, and career development for direct reports.Hold cross-functional teams accountable and resolve conflict constructively.Influence peers across Product and other functions.Technology & StrategyDrive development in our core stack: .NET, React, Angular, and backend services.Champion an AI-first engineering mindset (AI-assisted development, automation, intelligent tooling).Partner with product leadership to execute on long-term strategy.What We’re Looking ForRequired8–12+ years in software engineering with 3–5+ years managing multiple teams.Experience delivering large-scale SaaS products in a modern stack (.NET + React/Angular + services).Proven experience managing offshore and distributed engineering teams.Strong Agile leadership and track record of consistent delivery.Experience coaching managers and building high-performing teams.Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and manage conflict constructively.Experience managing budgets, resourcing, and operational efficiency.PreferredExperience driving AI-enabled engineering practices.Experience scaling engineering orgs in high-growth SaaS companies.Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) and DevOps practices.Success in This Role Looks LikeMultiple teams delivering predictably with high quality.Strong leadership bench and improved team engagement.Successful offshore integration delivering critical initiatives.Measurable improvements in velocity, reliability, and cost efficiency.Teams adopting AI-first development practices.Multiple teams delivering predictably with high quality.Strong leadership bench and improved team engagement.Successful offshore integration delivering critical initiatives.Measurable improvements in velocity, reliability, and cost efficiency.Teams adopting AI-first development practices.

What’s in it for you:

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits with 100% employer paid options and buy up plansFlexible PTOEmployer HSA contribution 9 Company Paid holidays401(k) match, 3% after 90 days of employmentSupportive culture with one-of-a-kind growth opportunitiesHybrid in-office and work at home (2 days in-office Tuesdays and Thursdays)Paid Parental Leave as well as a two-week "ease-back" program that enables parents to return part-time at full payCompany and team outings Peer-to-peer recognition programVendor discounts

Compensation: $180,000 - $210,000k annually

**Please note that the above compensation information is a good faith estimate for Colorado-based hires only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules.**

Work Authorization: You must be authorized to work in the United States. The Company is unable to provide sponsorship for workers.