Software Engineering Manager

$120,000 - $165,000/Yr

Renaissance - Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Virginia Beach, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

As a Software Engineering Manager at Renaissance, you will be joining a global leader in pre-K-12 education technology, where our solutions empower educators to analyze, customize, and plan personalized learning paths for students. This role is pivotal in fostering an impact-driven culture within the Platform Engineering team at Nearpod. You will leverage your creativity and leadership skills to enhance team performance and influence development practices while scaling Nearpod's offerings. Your collaboration with product managers will be essential in developing innovative solutions that enhance classroom learning experiences. In this position, you will lead a team of software engineers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, innovative software products. You will be responsible for implementing engineering best practices and cultivating a user value-driven culture. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing team operations, scheduling, resource allocation, and project management. You will also mentor and coach team members, providing guidance to help them achieve their career aspirations. Staying abreast of emerging technologies and trends in the software engineering industry will be crucial to your success in this role. You will balance your time between management and individual contributions, engaging with your team through regular one-on-ones and feedback sessions. Your unique skill set will complement the team's efforts, and you will prioritize tasks based on both business and technical value. Experimentation and continuous learning will be encouraged, as you help the team make informed decisions based on your experience and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers to ship high-quality, innovative ideas.
• Develop and implement engineering best practices, standards, and processes to cultivate a user value-driven culture.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the engineering team, including scheduling, resource allocation, and project management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and design, to ensure successful delivery of software products and solutions.
• Act as a mentor and coach to team members, providing guidance and support to help them achieve their career goals.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in the software engineering industry.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Kanban.
• Experience with a variety of programming languages and technologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding K-12 education and the ed tech space.
• Experience leading in a 100% remote environment.

Benefits

• World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs