Lyric is an AI-first, platform-based healthcare technology company, committed to simplifying the business of care by preventing inaccurate payments and reducing overall waste in the healthcare ecosystem, enabling more efficient use of resources to reduce the cost of care for payers, providers, and patients. Lyric, formerly ClaimsXten, is a market leader with 35 years of pre-pay editing expertise, dedicated teams, and top technology. Lyric is proud to be recognized as 2025 Best in KLAS for Pre-Payment Accuracy and Integrity and is HI-TRUST and SOC2 certified, and a recipient of the 2025 CandE Award for Candidate Experience. Interested in shaping the future of healthcare with AI? Explore opportunities at lyric.ai/careers and drive innovation with #YouToThePowerOfAI.
Lyric is an AI-first, platform-based healthcare technology company, committed to simplifying the business of care by preventing inaccurate payments and reducing overall waste in the healthcare ecosystem, enabling more efficient use of resources to reduce the cost of care for payers, providers, and patients. Lyric, formerly ClaimsXten, is a market leader with 35 years of pre-pay editing expertise, dedicated teams, and top technology. Lyric is proud to be recognized as 2025 Best in KLAS for Pre-Payment Accuracy and Integrity and is HI-TRUST and SOC2 certified, and a recipient of the 2025 CandE Award for Candidate Experience. Interested in shaping the future of healthcare with AI? Explore opportunities at lyric.ai/careers and drive innovation with #YouToThePowerOfAI.
Software Engineering Manager
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of 4 to 6 software engineers. As a key member of our delivery team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering key initiatives that have a significant impact on the company at the functional level. The Engineering Manager role will report to a Senior Engineering Manager or Director and will have the authority to make critical decisions related to hiring, termination, and performance management on their team.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & KEY PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES
Establish and communicate operational objectives and work plans at the team level.
Ensure the successful execution of projects and completeness of technical deliverables.
Align team objectives with department objectives to assess the success of operations.
Develop, modify, and execute company policies and processes with both immediate and company-wide impact.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Proven experience in leading engineering projects and/or teams.
Strong understanding of software development life cycle and project management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven experience (5+ years) designing, building, and maintaining scalable and robust backend systems, including work with microservices architecture.
Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system scalability with hands-on experience building large-scale, distributed applications.
Proficient in programming languages such as C#/Java/Scala and cloud platforms like AWS, GCP or Azure
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Oversee design, development, and maintenance of microservices following best practices, ensuring optimal performance and integration with other system components.
Provide technical guidance about creation, optimization, and management of data structures and pipelines. Work with complex data models and ensure smooth data flow within the system.
Facilitate integration with external services and APIs as required to enhance functionality and interoperability.
Experience with .NET
***The US base salary range for this full-time position is:
$150,289.00 - $225,434.00
The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not reflect the value of the total rewards compensation. ***
Lyric is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace collaborative success.
***The US base salary range for this full-time position is:
The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not reflect the value of the total rewards compensation. ***
Lyric is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace collaborative success.
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