We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead our Data Enhancement Engineering Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all engineering activities, managing projects, fostering innovation, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and solutions. This role requires strong leadership abilities, technical expertise, and a passion for driving excellence in engineering practices.

Our Senior Manager of Software Engineering will lead a team of engineers while also working with cross-functional teams of designers, writers, data scientists, engineers, product marketers, sales, and client relationship managers to build, deliver and maintain innovative products that align with the MX mission.

Job Duties

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance, coaching, and support to foster professional growth and development.

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, design, and manufacturing to develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department, promoting the adoption of best practices, new technologies, and efficient processes.

• Provide technical leadership, best practices, and expertise in API development and tooling for our data enhancement products.

• Manage resource allocation, workload prioritization, and staffing needs to optimize team productivity and project outcomes.

• Establish and maintain effective communication channels within the engineering team and across departments, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing.

• Monitor and evaluate project performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as necessary.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies throughout the engineering lifecycle.

• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Represent the engineering department in meetings, presentations, and discussions with clients, stakeholders, and executive management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degree (e.g., Master's or Ph.D.) preferred.

• 8+ years of relevant experience preferred

• Experience in engineering leadership roles with a track record of successfully managing teams and delivering complex projects.

• Deep technical expertise and proficiency in two or more of the following:

  • Ruby on Rails development or similar experience

  • REST API server-side and client-side development

  • React or similar javascript-based frontend development

  • DevOps and infrastructure as code (IaC)

  • Relational database data modeling and optimization

  • Working with data warehouses, especially BigQuery

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable engineering plans and initiatives.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including coaching, mentoring, and inspiring teams to achieve their full potential.

• Proficiency in relevant software tools, project management methodologies, and engineering standards.

• Experience working in a regulated environment (if applicable) and familiarity with compliance requirements.

• Commitment to upholding ethical standards, promoting diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.

Work Environment

At MX, we utilize a hybrid work model, which allows us to attract top talent and increase impact through collaboration. Our team members enjoy a balance of remote work and in-office days. Travel expectations for remote employees is about 15%, and the company covers travel expenses for remote employees. Local employees will utilize in-office time on a weekly basis Tuesday through Thursday. Both local and remote employees can take advantage of our incredible office space with onsite perks like company-paid meals, onsite massage therapist, golf simulator, and meditation room to name a few.

Compensation

The expected on-target earnings (OTE), which is comprised of a base salary and other forms of cash compensation, such as bonus or commissions is currently $169,500 to $203,250. This pay range is just one component of MX's total rewards package. MX takes a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including job and level they are hired into, location, skillset, peer compensation.

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At MX, we seek to hire candidates who drive results and achieve successful outcomes. We utilize a hybrid work arrangement style, which may require both local and remote team members to be in the office when necessary, to kick off projects, hold cross team strategy meetings, or complete key deliverables. Remote team members will travel into the office four times per year, and MX covers travel expenses associated with this requirement. Both local and remote employees can take advantage of our incredible office space with onsite perks, company-paid meals, onsite massage therapists, sports simulator, gym, mother’s lounge, and meditation room.

MX is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, military or veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We particularly welcome applications from veterans and military spouses. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected].