Manager, Software Engineer

Description
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Austin Innovation Center in Austin, TX three times per week, at minimum.
About the team:
Within Marketing Services, our vision is to develop a self-service, automated platform that seamlessly manages the end-to-end delivery of vehicle visualization designs, from creation to retail presentation. We envision a robust platform that empowers our stakeholders with reliable tools for creating and managing vehicle assets. This platform will support various formats and visualization experiences, including 3D pixel streams, WebGL, and 2D formats. Our goal is to offer a comprehensive suite of tools that allows users to select the appropriate options and customize their approach based on specific needs. By enhancing scalability compared to bespoke solutions for each vehicle launch, we aim to create an environment where users can independently launch vehicle experiences with minimal involvement from our team.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager with a strong background in scalable system design and architecture. In this role, you will lead and mentor a team of engineers that aid in development of this platform.
What you'll do:

• Team Leadership: Set and communicate team priorities that align with the broader organization's goals. Manage and support a team of engineers, setting clear expectations based on individual roles and goals. Meet regularly with team members to discuss performance, provide feedback, and offer coaching.
• Strategic Alignment: Develop and evolve the mid-term technical vision and roadmap for your team(s), ensuring alignment with anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs. Set and refine strategies and processes to support organizational objectives.
• Technical Oversight: Design, guide, and vet systems within the scope of the broader organization. Write and review product or system development code to address ambiguous problems and ensure best practices, including style guidelines, accuracy, testability, and efficiency.
• Code Review: Review code developed by other engineers, providing constructive feedback to ensure adherence to best practices and maintaining high standards of quality.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Product Managers, Program Managers, Designers, Frontend, Mobile, and Backend teams to design and solution scalable systems
• Process Improvement: Implement best practices and refine processes to enhance team efficiency and project delivery.
• Innovation: Explore and integrate new technologies to advance our technological stack and maintain industry-leading standards.
• Strategic Planning: Engage in architectural discussions and contribute to long-term planning for infrastructure improvements and scaling.

Additional Description
Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Software Development: 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript).
• People Management: 2 years of experience in a people management, supervision, or team leadership role.
• Technical Skills: Strong foundation in computer science principles, including object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on creating scalable and efficient solutions.

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