Manager, Software Engineering

ABOUT THE ROLEWe are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Manager, Software Engineering to lead our engineering team in building and operating reliable, scalable, and high-impact digital products. This leader will be responsible for driving engineering excellence across the full software development lifecycle, leveraging modern development practices, robust architecture and data-informed decision-making.The ideal candidate is both a strong technical leader and an effective people manager who can build and mentor high-performing teams, foster a culture of ownership and accountability, and continuously improve engineering processes. You will play a key role in shaping technical strategy, guiding system design, and ensuring the successful delivery of impactful products aligned with business goals.WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a Manager, Software Engineering on our team, you will:Serve as both a technical leader and people manager, guiding your team to make sound architectural and engineering decisions.Support your team through regular one-on-ones, clear communication of priorities, cross-functional collaboration, and by proactively removing blockers and resolving conflicts.Mentor and develop team members, fostering career growth, engagement, and a high-performance culture.Partner with business and technology leadership to align on priorities, manage stakeholder expectations, and deliver impactful outcomes.Provide accurate effort estimates and technical input for new features, enhancements, and product initiatives.Promote ownership and accountability across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from design through delivery and operations.Collaborate closely with product management and design to prioritize and execute on the team’s roadmap.Work with fellow engineering leaders to continuously improve engineering practices, processes, and overall team effectiveness.Encourage the adoption of AI development tools and intelligent solutions to improve productivity and product capabilities.Participate in security and compliance governance, including PCI and PII standards.Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support team and organizational success.WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR8+ years in a software engineering role following Agile development processes3+ years in team lead or management roleStrong understanding of software engineering best practicesSolid track record of leading a software engineering team in a technical capacityDemonstrated ability to drive technical excellence, pushing innovation and qualityExperience leading geographically dispersed teams in a collaborative, team-driven environment.Adept at prioritizing and balancing multiple projects in a constantly evolving environment.Strong understanding of system design, scalability, performance and reliability best practices.5+ years of hands-on experience architecting, designing and developing technology platforms using Ruby on Rails, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript.3+ years of experience working with relational and NoSQL database platforms (MySQL, MongoDB)Some experience with modern caching technologies (Redis preferred)Experience developing and deploying applications in cloud environments, including familiarity with cloud-native architectures and services.Deep understanding of service-oriented and event-driven architectureOutstanding interpersonal skills: written and verbal, in-person, and remote. BONUS POINTS FORExperience leveraging AI-assisted development tools or integrating AI/ML capabilities into products or engineering workflowsExperience working in high-availability, high-traffic production environments.Experience developing or integrating with movie theater or entertainment systemsExperience developing Point of Sale, F&B, Ticketing, Inventory or Order Management Systems.Experience working with CRM, Loyalty and Membership solutionsExperience integrating Payment platforms, including EMV and card reader integrationsExperience with DevOps and SecOps practices.Experience with monitoring, logging and observability toolsUnderstanding of the mindset of “Fail Fast, Learn Fast” and continuous improvementAs part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.For LA County and City Residents Only: VERSANT Media will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance