Software Engineering Manager

Job title:

Software Engineering Manager

Company

DistroKid

Job description

SALARY RANGE: €120,000 – 140,000 EUR annually
LOCATION: Fully remote in UK/EUROPE ONLY
SPONSORSHIP: NO; Not provided at this time, including after student visas expire.DistroKid is the world’s largest music distributor to Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Most new music today is released through DistroKid. Help us help millions of musicians be more prolific!🎧Summary:With your excellent technical and leadership skills, you will lead engineers with technical expertise and a high level of emotional intelligence. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead by optimizing toward autonomy, ownership, accountability, empowerment, and the overall health of the team.You will guide a team of engineers on large-scale products and services while working closely with stakeholders to define product goals and priorities. As a manager, you will work with functional peers to set the strategy and mission for teams.You will direct a team and will often lead day-to-day work, the development of direct reports, and be responsible for the software architecture, quality, scalability, and delivery of work.You will help guide the creation, improvement, and growth of cutting-edge tools and products for musicians around the world, including our video distribution platform, instant mastering, and artist tools. You will forge the effort in pursuing our vision for artists to be prolific at any level.🎸 Core Attributes:

• Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization’s goals. Align strategy, processes, and managing across teams.
• Set clear expectations with team members based on their level and role and aligned with the goals of the organization on an extended scale. Meet regularly with direct reports to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching.
• Develop the long-term technical vision and roadmap within, and often beyond, the scope of your teams. Evolve the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs.
• Oversee systems designs within the scope of the broader area, and review product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems.
• Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices.
• Passion for technology (e.g., personal projects, open-source involvement).
• Show clear communication within the organization and teams.
• Strategize with senior leaders across multiple functions within the organization.
• Enthusiasm for music!

🎵 Qualifications We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of engineering team management experience, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of working directly within engineering teams
• 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Experience partnering with product or program management teams.
• Strong software development skills in JavaScript, Node.js, SQL, CSS, HTML, and languages such as Java, PHP, Python, or similar.
• Strong understanding of cloud environments and toolchains.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Desire to work in a diverse team
• Knowledge and operational experience in developing and scaling event-driven services.
• Understanding of full-stack software development.
• Hands-on experience with Agile and Scrum software development methodologies.

🎶 Why Join Us? At DistroKid, we’re all about empowering artists and fostering a culture where our team members can rock out in their own way. Enjoy a remote work environment, a culture that puts employees first, and competitive benefits.If you’re ready to join a company that’s making waves in the music industry and guide our tech team, apply now!About DistroKidDistroKid was founded in 2013 to provide musicians, managers, and record labels with online tools and services that are innovative, easy-to-use, and affordable. Nearly 2 million artists rely on DistroKid and include hobbyists, up-and-coming musicians, top YouTubers, and household names like 21 Savage, Ludacris, Arizona Zervas, Will Smith, Tom Waits, and more. DistroKid’s expanding array of services include music distribution, monetization, metadata customization, storage, and promotion. DistroKid’s small staff, coupled with a largely automated backend, has enabled DistroKid to process over 10 million songs—while simultaneously providing fast, personal & friendly customer service to artists of every size. Also, it’s fun to work here. 🙂For more information, visitDistroKid is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Expected salary

€120000 – 140000 per year

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:48:23 GMT

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