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Adventure is our Culture. Join a team that celebrates a lifestyle as bold as the terrain we love. At Backcountry, we are rooted in adventure, recognition, and wellbeing on and off the mountain. We spotlight employee stories, celebrate milestones, and offer exclusive outdoor perks. Whether you are at HQ, in a retail store, or remote, you will be part of a team that thrives on energy, exploration, and connection.
Reports to: Sr. Director of IT
Location: Cottonwood Heights, Utah (Hybrid - 3x/week in-office) or Remote (United States)
ABOUT THE ROLE
Backcountry needs a foundational technical leader who can own architecture, quality, and engineering standards across the e-commerce platform powering five outdoor and powersports brands. As Principal Engineer, Application Development, you will lead a team of developers building the fulfillment and order management systems our customers rely on, while driving AI-powered innovation that raises engineering throughput and reliability.
At six to twelve months, success looks like a meaningfully improved platform architecture, measurable reductions in technical debt, and a development team operating at higher velocity with cleaner, more maintainable code.
This is a lean team. You will own a lot, move fast, and make decisions with full end-to-end responsibility.
- Spearhead AI technical innovation by designing AI and agentic workflows that empower engineering teams; leverage best-in-class AI toolsets to improve engineering delivery throughput, quality, and reliability.
- Design, develop, and maintain fulfillment systems (warehouse management, order management, etc.) that power the e-commerce platform, ensuring scalability, performance, and long-term maintainability.
- Lead a small team of developers in the design, development, and testing of software solutions, providing clear technical direction and accountability.
- Enable other engineering stakeholders and their teams to integrate quickly with fulfillment system interfaces by surfacing clean API documentation, observability monitoring, and alerting that give consumers of your systems a high level of dependability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across product, design, and operations to ensure successful and timely delivery of projects.
- Design and implement agentic quality gates that enable rapid iteration with a safety net developers can trust.
- Act as a technical mentor for engineers at all levels, providing hands-on guidance on software development best practices.
- Represent Backcountry's core values through your technical decisions and team interactions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of experience in software development with a strong background in e-commerce fulfillment, including order management and warehouse management.
- Experience leveraging best-in-class AI tooling to accelerate development.
- Deep expertise in Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Node.js.
- Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns with demonstrated experience applying them at enterprise scale.
- Expertise with relational databases and SQL, including query optimization.
- Expertise with NoSQL and document-oriented databases.
- Expertise with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD tooling.
- Experience with cloud platforms, specifically GCP or AWS.
- Proven track record of leading software development teams and delivering high-quality, production-grade software.
- Excellent communication skills in English; ability to operate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively under constraint.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in outdoor retail, multi-brand e-commerce, or similar high-SKU retail environments.
- Familiarity with omni-channel fulfillment and order management systems at scale.
- Familiarity with ERP enterprise systems such as NetSuite.
WHY JOIN
The people who do best here are builders. They take ownership, move fast, and want to see the direct impact of their work.
- Team Impact: Lead platform architecture for five outdoor and powersports brands, building and guiding a development team with direct ownership of their outcomes and visibility to senior leadership.
- Growth and Craft: Deepen your leadership skills in a lean, high-ownership environment where your technical decisions have immediate and measurable organizational impact, with room to grow your management craft alongside your engineering expertise.
- Ownership: Own team performance and delivery end-to-end — from architecture and quality standards to mentorship and shipping production-grade software.
- Competitive Benefits: Paid time off policies, 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies, and employee discounts across our portfolio of brands.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
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Recruiter Screen - A 30-minute conversation with our recruiting team to align on the role, your background, and what you are looking for.
-
Hiring Manager Interview - Conversation with the Sr. Director of IT focused on leadership philosophy, technical vision, and team fit.
-
Project Manager Interview - Panel format with project managers to discuss collaboration, communication, and delivery approach.
-
Technical Exercise - A deeper dive into architecture, system design, and problem-solving approach.
-
In-Person Interview - We'd like to meet you at our Cottonwood Heights office. Details and logistics will be arranged with your recruiter.
-
Reference Checks - Conducted in parallel with the final stages where possible.
-
Offer - We move quickly for the right candidate.
Interview process is subject to change. Any updates will be communicated promptly and clearly.
PLEASE NOTE
- Part of our interview process is a mandatory in-person interview with someone on our team prior to an offer. Candidates that are unwilling or unable to meet for an in-person interview will be removed from consideration immediately.
- Due to a high volume of fraudulent applications, you must share a valid LinkedIn profile URL in the application questions below to be considered. If you do not have a LinkedIn profile, you must provide a credible reason in that field and supply alternative evidence of your professional background to verify your identity.
CSC Generation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation during the application process, contact hrbenefits@cscshared.com.
Employment is contingent on a background check, including verification of prior employment dates.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
INTRODUCTION
Adventure is our Culture. Join a team that celebrates a lifestyle as bold as the terrain we love. At Backcountry, we are rooted in adventure, recognition, and wellbeing on and off the mountain. We spotlight employee stories, celebrate milestones, and offer exclusive outdoor perks. Whether you are at HQ, in a retail store, or remote, you will be part of a team that thrives on energy, exploration, and connection.
Reports to: Sr. Director of IT
Location: Cottonwood Heights, Utah (Hybrid - 3x/week in-office) or Remote (United States)
ABOUT THE ROLE
Backcountry needs a foundational technical leader who can own architecture, quality, and engineering standards across the e-commerce platform powering five outdoor and powersports brands. As Principal Engineer, Application Development, you will lead a team of developers building the fulfillment and order management systems our customers rely on, while driving AI-powered innovation that raises engineering throughput and reliability.
At six to twelve months, success looks like a meaningfully improved platform architecture, measurable reductions in technical debt, and a development team operating at higher velocity with cleaner, more maintainable code.
This is a lean team. You will own a lot, move fast, and make decisions with full end-to-end responsibility.
- Spearhead AI technical innovation by designing AI and agentic workflows that empower engineering teams; leverage best-in-class AI toolsets to improve engineering delivery throughput, quality, and reliability.
- Design, develop, and maintain fulfillment systems (warehouse management, order management, etc.) that power the e-commerce platform, ensuring scalability, performance, and long-term maintainability.
- Lead a small team of developers in the design, development, and testing of software solutions, providing clear technical direction and accountability.
- Enable other engineering stakeholders and their teams to integrate quickly with fulfillment system interfaces by surfacing clean API documentation, observability monitoring, and alerting that give consumers of your systems a high level of dependability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across product, design, and operations to ensure successful and timely delivery of projects.
- Design and implement agentic quality gates that enable rapid iteration with a safety net developers can trust.
- Act as a technical mentor for engineers at all levels, providing hands-on guidance on software development best practices.
- Represent Backcountry's core values through your technical decisions and team interactions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of experience in software development with a strong background in e-commerce fulfillment, including order management and warehouse management.
- Experience leveraging best-in-class AI tooling to accelerate development.
- Deep expertise in Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Node.js.
- Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns with demonstrated experience applying them at enterprise scale.
- Expertise with relational databases and SQL, including query optimization.
- Expertise with NoSQL and document-oriented databases.
- Expertise with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD tooling.
- Experience with cloud platforms, specifically GCP or AWS.
- Proven track record of leading software development teams and delivering high-quality, production-grade software.
- Excellent communication skills in English; ability to operate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively under constraint.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in outdoor retail, multi-brand e-commerce, or similar high-SKU retail environments.
- Familiarity with omni-channel fulfillment and order management systems at scale.
- Familiarity with ERP enterprise systems such as NetSuite.
WHY JOIN
The people who do best here are builders. They take ownership, move fast, and want to see the direct impact of their work.
- Team Impact: Lead platform architecture for five outdoor and powersports brands, building and guiding a development team with direct ownership of their outcomes and visibility to senior leadership.
- Growth and Craft: Deepen your leadership skills in a lean, high-ownership environment where your technical decisions have immediate and measurable organizational impact, with room to grow your management craft alongside your engineering expertise.
- Ownership: Own team performance and delivery end-to-end — from architecture and quality standards to mentorship and shipping production-grade software.
- Competitive Benefits: Paid time off policies, 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies, and employee discounts across our portfolio of brands.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
-
Recruiter Screen - A 30-minute conversation with our recruiting team to align on the role, your background, and what you are looking for.
-
Hiring Manager Interview - Conversation with the Sr. Director of IT focused on leadership philosophy, technical vision, and team fit.
-
Project Manager Interview - Panel format with project managers to discuss collaboration, communication, and delivery approach.
-
Technical Exercise - A deeper dive into architecture, system design, and problem-solving approach.
-
In-Person Interview - We'd like to meet you at our Cottonwood Heights office. Details and logistics will be arranged with your recruiter.
-
Reference Checks - Conducted in parallel with the final stages where possible.
-
Offer - We move quickly for the right candidate.
Interview process is subject to change. Any updates will be communicated promptly and clearly.
PLEASE NOTE
- Part of our interview process is a mandatory in-person interview with someone on our team prior to an offer. Candidates that are unwilling or unable to meet for an in-person interview will be removed from consideration immediately.
- Due to a high volume of fraudulent applications, you must share a valid LinkedIn profile URL in the application questions below to be considered. If you do not have a LinkedIn profile, you must provide a credible reason in that field and supply alternative evidence of your professional background to verify your identity.
CSC Generation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation during the application process, contact hrbenefits@cscshared.com.
Employment is contingent on a background check, including verification of prior employment dates.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Software Engineering Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the role. A computer science or engineering degree maps cleanly to Software Engineering Manager. An unrelated degree needs documented coursework or progressive experience to bridge the gap.
Check LCA wage levels before accepting offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at Level II or higher for a management role. Run the job title through OFLC Wage Search by location to confirm the certified wage matches what you've been offered before signing anything.
Target companies with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Software Engineering Manager roles by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you're applying to companies that have actively sponsored this specific job title, not just tech employers in general.
Negotiate cap-exempt employment as a backup path
If you miss the H-1B lottery, roles at universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities are cap-exempt. Some engineering managers at these institutions can start immediately without waiting for the October 1 start date.
Request concurrent H-1B filing during employer transitions
Switching from an IC role to a management title at a new company requires a new H-1B petition. Filing portability under AC21 only applies after 180 days of approved status, so time your transition to avoid gaps in work authorization.
Align your O*NET occupation code with the LCA
Software Engineering Manager maps to a specific SOC code in O*NET that determines prevailing wage tier. Confirm your employer's LCA uses the correct code for your actual duties. A mismatch between the filed occupation and your offer letter scope can trigger an RFE.
H-1B Visa Software Engineering Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Engineering Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats Software Engineering Manager as a specialty occupation because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. The degree must correspond directly to the job duties. If your degree is in an unrelated field, your employer's attorney will need to document how your coursework or progressive technical experience supports the specialty occupation determination.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Software Engineering Manager positions?
Mid-size and large tech companies, enterprise software firms, financial institutions with engineering teams, and cloud infrastructure providers are the most active sponsors for this title. Companies that already employ H-1B engineers frequently sponsor management promotions internally. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified LCA filing history for this specific role, which is a more reliable signal than general company reputation for sponsorship.
Can I get promoted from a senior engineer to a Software Engineering Manager role while on H-1B?
Yes, but your employer must file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before or when the role change takes effect. A title change to a management function with different job duties and a new SOC code is a material change that requires amendment. You can continue working during the amendment, but your employer needs to file promptly to stay compliant.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer does a layoff while I'm in a Software Engineering Manager role?
You have a 60-day grace period after your last day of employment to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart the U.S. During this window, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition, allowing you to start working once USCIS receives the filing. Senior engineering manager roles can also qualify for O-1A consideration if you have documented team leadership, publications, or awards that meet extraordinary ability criteria.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Software Engineering Manager job offers?
Your employer must file an LCA certifying that your wage meets at least the prevailing wage for the Software Engineering Manager SOC code in your work location. Management roles typically fall at wage Level II or III in the DOL's four-tier system. You can verify the required wage for any metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating an offer, which helps you assess whether a company's compensation is compliant before accepting.