Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home. Recognized on the Inc.

5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.

The Software Engineering Manager leads a high-performing team to design, build, and scale the Four Hands e-commerce platform, combining people leadership with technical strategy and execution. This role partners closely with digital, product, and cross-functional teams to align technology solutions with business goals and ensure timely delivery. As a hands-on leader, the ideal candidate drives architectural decisions and modern development practices to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions that support company growth.

Requirements

, and ensure on-time delivery of impactful solutions Contribute to and help define the technical vision and long-term strategy for our e-commerce ecosystem, aligning architecture with company growth initiatives Bring a strong, informed perspective on modern architectures, tools, and development practices, guiding teams toward scalable, maintainable solutions Actively participate in architecture and key technical decisions, ensuring systems are performant, resilient, and aligned with best practices Evaluate and guide adoption of new technologies that improve scalability, speed, and developer experience Remove blockers, streamline processes, and create clarity in ambiguous or complex situations to keep teams moving efficiently Uphold and champion high standards for code quality, system design, testing and performance, leading by example through hands-on involvement when needed Collaborate with Product, UX, and business stakeholders to translate needs, ensuring solutions are aligned with customer experience and business outcomes Partner with broader IT and platform teams to ensure seamless integration, reliability, and consistency across systems and services Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and

Qualifications

Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team Be open and honest Reach for excellence Act with responsibility Value the whole person Enjoy the journey Leadership and Team Management Supervise and lead employee(s), with accountability for performance, development, and delivery outcomes Provide ongoing coaching, targeted training, and mentorship to develop team members’ capabilities, ensuring skills and knowledge align with role expectations and evolving business needs Monitor team performance, provide constructive feedback, and ensure alignment with company standards and expectations Promote a positive and collaborative team environment, encouraging employee engagement and teamwork Foster strong communication within the team, ensuring clarity of roles, expectations, and goals Identify and address skill gaps or performance issues promptly, implementing development opportunities and support plans as needed Encourage innovation by involving team members in problem-solving and process improvement initiatives The Ideal Person 10+ years proven experience in software development, with a focus on ecommerce and customer-facing platforms and technologies 5+ years proven experience leading and motivating engineering teams, with a track record of building strong, engaged, and high-performing groups Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Enginee