We are looking for a highly technical, hands-on Senior Engineering Manager to join as a founding member of our new engineering department. In this role, you will focus on designing and building a custom software platform from the ground up while driving an AI-native development culture. You will partner closely with the Director of Engineering and product leadership to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that support our recreational vehicle business. This is a hands-on role where you will spend significant time on architecture, coding, and technical execution while helping shape early engineering practices.

 

What You'll Do

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Collaborate with the Director of Engineering to design and implement a scalable, maintainable web application architecture from scratch.
• Make key technical decisions on technology stack, frameworks, databases and system design.
• Lead the development of core platform components with a strong focus on quality, performance, and long-term scalability.
• Establish foundational coding standards, documentation practices, and deployment processes.

 

Hands-On Delivery

• Actively write, review, and refactor code while driving feature development and platform delivery.
• Integrate advanced AI-agentic workflows to accelerate development velocity.
• Translate product requirements into clear technical specifications and execute on them efficiently.
• Balance rapid delivery with sustainable engineering practices and minimal technical debt.

 

Team & Project Execution

• Contribute to early team processes and ceremonies tailored for a small, remote-first environment.
• Work closely with product and stakeholders to deliver value iteratively.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development lifecycle.
• Jump in wherever needed from high-level architecture to hands-on implementation and troubleshooting.

What You Bring

Technical Expertise

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role.
• Strong, current full-stack development skills with the ability to design and implement complex systems hands-on.
• Practical experience integrating AI coding tools and agentic workflows to significantly improve development speed and quality.
• Solid understanding of modern web architectures, cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and scalable system design.

 

Leadership & Mindset

• Proven ability to own architecture and technical direction while delivering production-grade software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and comfort working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, self-sufficient leader who thrives in a small-team setting and enjoys hands-on work.

 

Bonus Points For

• Experience building software platforms from scratch or as an early engineer.
• Background in the recreational vehicle (RV), manufacturing, or related industries.
• Knowledge of modern cloud infrastructure, security, and observability practices.

 

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be a founding member of a new engineering department and play a key role in building a custom software platform from the ground up
• High-impact, hands-on technical leadership position with significant ownership over architecture and platform direction
• The chance to help shape an AI-native engineering culture and modern development practices in a growing organization
• Collaborative, startup-like environment with the stability and resources of an established RV industry leader
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Flexible work arrangements with remote-first team setup

General Compensation Disclosure

The pay range for this role considers several factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.   At Camping World, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the factors stated. A reasonable estimate of the current range is listed below.  

Pay Range:

$147,800.00-$226,600.00 Annual

In addition to competitive pay, we offer Paid Time Off, 401(k), an Employee Assistance Program, Good Sam Roadside Assistance, discounts, paid parental leave (if eligibility is met), Tuition Reimbursement (if eligibility is met), and on the job training opportunities. Full-time associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and more! Part-time associates are offered access to dental & vision coverage! For more information please visit: www.mycampingworldbenefits.com