Software Engineering Manager - Global UX - Applications - Platform at elastic

The role

Manage the Global UX engineering team responsible for Elastic UI, the company core design system and React component library. You will oversee people, roadmaps, and delivery while collaborating with technical and product leadership to ensure high-quality user experiences.

What you'll do

• Manage and grow engineers building Elastic UI and shared design infrastructure
• Own delivery cadence including sprint planning and quarterly roadmap outcomes
• Handle hiring onboarding performance management and career growth for engineers
• Build team culture and health in a distributed async-first environment
• Represent Global UX in cross-functional planning with engineering and design leadership
• Track adoption and health metrics to inform design system priorities

What you'll bring

• Experience managing engineering teams for design systems or shared UI infrastructure
• Proficiency in running delivery cadences for teams serving internal stakeholders
• Working knowledge of React TypeScript and frontend component architecture
• Track record of hiring developing and retaining engineering talent
• Strong communication skills for distributed and asynchronous work environments

Your impact

You will drive the evolution of the Elastic design system to ensure it remains a dependable foundation for the entire organization. By balancing foundational investments with product needs, you will improve the consistency, accessibility, and quality of the global product suite.