Software Engineering Manager

$120,000 - $165,000/Yr

Renaissance - Cheyenne, WY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Cheyenne, WY

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 our development philosophy and practices. Your collaboration with product managers will be essential in developing innovative solutions that enhance classroom learning experiences. In this position, you will lead and manage 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 operations within the engineering team, overseeing scheduling, resource allocation, and project management. You will also play a crucial role in mentoring and coaching team members, helping them achieve their career aspirations while staying abreast of emerging technologies and trends in the software engineering industry. Your work will involve a balance of management and individual contribution, with a focus on engaging your team through regular one-on-ones, feedback sessions, and performance reviews. You will prioritize tasks in collaboration with the product owner, considering both business and technical value. This role encourages experimentation and continuous learning, allowing you to bring your unique skills to the team and drive the best decisions for project success.

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 the 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 of experience 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