Software Engineering Manager - UI Engineering

Servicenow Team Lead

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.

This team is focusing on building and maintaining reusable UI components and list frameworks for the ServiceNow platform. They ensure high-quality, scalable, and accessible solutions that power consistent user experiences across all of our products.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive technical strategy and execution for UI component development and list frameworks.
• Manage and mentor engineers (front-end and full stack), fostering growth and collaboration.
• Partner with product management and design teams to align on requirements and deliver features that enhance platform usability.
• Oversee code quality, performance optimization, and adherence to best practices in software engineering.
• Champion accessibility, scalability, and maintainability in all deliverables.

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

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.
• 6–8+ years of experience in software product engineering and at least 5+ years of experience in a management position for technical teams.
• Strong background in modern software engineering practices and technologies relevant to large-scale enterprise products.
• Advanced coding skills with fluency in one or more relevant programming languages (Java, C++, Ruby, Shell, JavaScript, or similar).
• Experience with open source tools, automation frameworks, and agile development environments.
• Proven ability to design and implement effective testing strategies, including automation and performance testing.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to mentor and grow high-performing teams.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams with combined engineering and quality responsibilities.

FD21 For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $147,300 - $257,800, 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.

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.

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.

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 globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance.

All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.