Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Lead Remote Teams to Success in Cloud & Microservices

Join Guild: Empowering Talent and Economic Potential Across America

At Guild, we're on a mission to unlock the talent and economic potential of America's workforce for employees and their companies. We're a female-founded, certified B Corp that has been recognized as one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies of 2022. Our Career Opportunity Platform helps the nation's largest employers create cultures of opportunity, attracting and retaining top talent while building the workforce of the future from within.

We're now seeking an exceptional Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead our remote teams to success in building and maintaining innovative products and experiences. As a seasoned leader, you'll drive strategic direction, foster a culture of excellence, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align technology solutions with Guild's business goals.

About the Role

As a Senior Manager, Software Engineering, you'll be responsible for leading multiple squads within our Product Engineering teams. This role goes beyond day-to-day operations, focusing on coaching and mentoring emerging leaders and managing across multiple domains. You'll work closely with Product Management, Design, and other Engineering Leaders to develop and implement solutions that meet Guild's business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach one or more teams of Engineers while helping to develop the leadership skills of emerging leaders within the teams
• Oversee multiple engineering domains, ensuring efficient resource allocation and guiding strategic direction
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional efforts and initiatives, ensuring seamless collaboration between engineering squads and other organizational pillars
• Work closely with product management and design teams to develop, define, and implement solutions that align with Guild's business objectives
• Build and strengthen relationships across the organization to foster a collaborative environment for addressing complex, multi-disciplinary challenges
• Ensure your team(s) are diverse in skills, facilitate access to necessary resources for their development, and help them understand how their contributions fit into the broader goals of Guild

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a dynamic and seasoned leader with a strong track record of guiding other engineering managers and teams to success. You have experience with modern cloud architectures or microservices and a proven history of helping teams and individuals expand their skills.

Essential Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience guiding other engineering managers
• Prior experience with modern cloud architectures or microservices
• Proven history of helping teams and individuals expand their skills
• Strong partnerships across product, design, and operations
• Able to manage complex projects and adapt to changing requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and software development life cycles
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools

Skills and Competencies

To succeed in this role, you'll need to possess strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. You should be able to navigate complex technical challenges, drive innovation, and foster a culture of excellence within your teams.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Guild, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills. As a Senior Manager, Software Engineering, you'll have opportunities to:

• Develop your leadership skills through mentorship and coaching
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software engineering
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and solve complex challenges

Work Environment and Company Culture

Guild is a remote-friendly company with a distributed team environment. We're committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative culture that values diversity and promotes a sense of belonging. Our core values include:

• Nurturing a learner's mindset
• Building shared success
• Being an owner
• Creating belonging

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $230,000 - $245,000, as well as company stock options. Our benefits include:

• Access to low-cost, high-quality health care options
• 401k plan to help save for the future
• Open vacation policy to rest and recharge
• 8 days of fully-paid sick leave
• Family-friendly benefits, including parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Well-rounded wellness benefits, including mental health resources and financial wellbeing support services
• Education benefits and tuition assistance to support your future development and growth

Join Our Team

If you're a seasoned leader with a passion for software engineering and a commitment to driving innovation, we want to hear from you. Don't worry if you don't meet every single requirement - we value a great attitude and a willingness to learn above all. Apply today to join our team and help us unlock the talent and economic potential of America's workforce!