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title: 'Software Engineering Manager at X by 2'
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# Software Engineering Manager at X by 2

- **Company:** X by 2
- **Location:** Detroit, MI
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2019-09-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/xby2/58d30b98-c1eb-4f75-a2f7-ddb6b352e62c

## Job description

X by 2 is an IT consultancy comprised of strategists, software architects, software engineers and designers. Through cutting-edge technology, advanced data analytics and human-centric design, we help insurers and healthcare organizations meet the demands of today’s digital consumer.

We're looking for software engineers that have started playing project team management and leadership roles and continue to seek accelerated career opportunities and challenging problems to solve.

Summary

- Play team lead / project manager roles in architecting, designing, developing, testing and rolling out core business applications and data/analytics solutions for insurance and healthcare clients.
- Participate in strategy and roadmap engagements, product/framework evaluation and selection, implementation planning and mobilization, resource, scope, timeline and budget management for software projects.
- Facilitate and drive activities, meetings and communication between: Client Business/IT stakeholders, Program Managers, fellow Team Leads, Architects, Technical Leads and Developers.

## Qualifications

- Experience managing and leading software projects using agile philosophy and various agile methodologies
- Experience designing and developing enterprise class business applications, integration solutions and/or data solutions using technologies such as Java/J2EE, .NET, JavaScript and SQL
- Strong organization and management skills around people and processes as it relates to software development
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal communication, written communication and interpersonal communication skills
- Willingness to travel on an occasional basis, as local and possibly out-of-state travel is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related is preferred.

Our Philosophies

- Agile approach – emphasis on good people, continuous delivery of value, close collaboration with clients
- Learning and reuse by leveraging patterns and frameworks
- Deliver results by playing key leadership roles on capable teams focused on full life-cycle from discovery and planning through implementation and launch
- No technology bias and no affiliations with vendors – we use the technologies and approaches that make sense for our clients
- Constant learning – adding modern technologies, frameworks, tools and products to our tool belt

Work Environment and Culture

- Be surrounded by smart talented people with shared values of continually challenging, investing in, and stretching themselves to new levels
- Collaborate with seasoned architects to solve problems and to challenge assumptions
- Work in small teams with opportunities for rapid growth and accelerated responsibilities driven purely by individual performance
- Everyone has a voice and is always encouraged to engage in shaping the company by sharing their interests, ideas, and feedback

## Perks

- Home Office Reimbursement
- Professional Self-Development Program
- Health and Wellness Reimbursement
- Professional Dress Allowance
- Employees can also earn points through recognition, travel and more, to redeem for unique experiences.
- Company-sponsored social events

Work-Life Balance

- Hybrid remote model allows the flexibility to work remotely as much as desired.
- Paid time off for vacation, unlimited sick days (as needed) and holidays

## Compensation

- Annual raises and promotions based solely on individual performance and a compensation package that well exceeds the industry average for top performers.
- 401(k) with employer match
- $157,000-$185,000

Insurance

- Health (including prescriptions), Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability
- Insurance Coverage
- Voluntary benefits package including telemedicine, PetCare, chiropractic, lab testing, and alternative medicine.
- HSA with employer direct contribution

To all recruitment agencies: X by 2 does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, X by 2 employees or any other organization location. X by 2 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

## About X by 2

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: X by 2 is a technology consulting company that delivers end-to-end technology consulting services for healthcare and insurance organizations.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States
- **Founded**: 1998
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (CEO is David Packer)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Healthcare (payers, providers, solution providers, startups) and insurance
- **Target customers**: B2B, enterprise organizations in healthcare and insurance
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “We help healthcare and insurance clients solve their most complex challenges” using a pragmatic, industry-deep approach.

## Products & Services
- **Strategy & Architecture**: Consulting services to define technology roadmaps and architectural plans.
- **System Modernization**: Modernizing legacy systems for improved performance and scalability.
- **Data Analytics**: Data strategy, reporting, and advanced analytics solutions.
- **Digital Experience**: User experience design and digital product development.
- **Artificial Intelligence**: AI/ML modeling, deployment, and advisory services, including an AI interest group.
- **Healthcare Technology Consulting**: Specialized services for payers, providers, solution providers, and startups.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of approximately $21.8M (2026)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed; company is self-funded/privately held
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - 72 employees with offices in the US, Canada, and China
  - Active hiring for Software Engineering Manager, Technical Lead (Applied AI), and Technology Strategy roles
  - LinkedIn followers: ~4,000 (monthly growth +0.3%)
  - 25+ years of continuous operation with a strong reputation in healthcare/insurance

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep domain expertise**: 25+ years focused exclusively on healthcare and insurance clients, giving them institutional knowledge competitors lack.
- **Hybrid team model**: Pairs consultants with client teams to transfer knowledge and ensure long-term capability building.
- **High employee satisfaction**: 4.6/5.0 employer rating on LinkedIn, with culture rated 4.9/5.0.
- **Comprehensive service stack**: From strategy to AI implementation, covering the full technology lifecycle.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI and Machine Learning**: Active investment in AI/ML capabilities, including a dedicated director and technical leads.
- **System modernization**: Helping clients migrate from legacy systems to modern, agile architectures.
- **Data-driven transformation**: Expanding data analytics and reporting services to drive better outcomes for payers and providers.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Strong camaraderie, employee-led interest groups (AI/ML, Architecture, Data, Leadership), and a collaborative hybrid environment.
- **Remote/hybrid policy**: Hybrid model with “the freedom to work remotely or from our office whenever you need,” currently requiring Metro Detroit presence for most roles.
- **Benefits**: Competitive pay, profit sharing, 401k matching, paid vacation/holidays, unlimited sick days, paid maternity/paternity leave, home office reimbursement, wellness stipends, and a perks program.
- **Engineering culture**: Focus on emerging technologies, knowledge sharing, and professional development; active mentoring and leadership groups.

## Sources
1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/xby2) – Company overview, employees, financial data, reviews.
2. [xby2.com/careers/life-at-by-xby2/](https://xby2.com/careers/life-at-by-xby2/) – Culture, benefits, remote policy.
3. [xby2.com/careers/open-positions/](https://xby2.com/careers/open-positions/) – Open roles and job descriptions.
4. [jobs.lever.co/xby2](https://jobs.lever.co/xby2) – Current job postings (Software Engineering Manager, Technical Lead, etc.).
5. [indeed.com](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/X-By-2) – Salary ranges, CEO, and company description.

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