Software Development Manager, Commerce

ABOUT SLATE At Slate , we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate , because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them. Who we are looking for: Slate is looking for a Software Development Manager to lead the engineering team building our Commerce experiences. We’re building a direct-to-consumer EV brand from the ground up, and this role will help shape how customers discover, customize, purchase, and receive products from Slate . You’ll lead the team responsible for building and evolving the systems that power Slate Commerce, spanning product discovery, vehicle and accessory configuration, cart and checkout, payments, order management, and fulfillment. You’ll partner closely with Product, Design, and engineering leaders across Slate to translate customer and business needs into clear technical direction and effective execution. This is a people-leadership role with strong technical depth. You’ll hire, develop, and retain engineers while setting engineering standards, guiding technical decisions, and driving execution. You’ll engage deeply in architecture and technical tradeoffs, particularly on complex or high-impact initiatives, while building a team capable of independently delivering high-quality software. You thrive in environments where the