Senior Engineering Manager

GameChanger

. Build, lead, and develop a high-performing engineering squad .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $209,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams to deliver reliable, customer-facing API products while fostering an inclusive culture. Proficient in translating business goals into actionable strategies and managing cross-team initiatives to enhance technical quality and alignment.

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Team LeadershipAPI DesignStrategic PlanningCoaching EngineersCross-Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringBackend SystemsAPI DevelopmentAuthenticationAuthorizationVersioningDocumentationObservabilityReliabilitySupport

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityCommunicationCoachingTeam BuildingPerformance Management

Tools & Technologies

TypeScriptNode.jsAWSRedisPostgreSQL

Industry Keywords

Customer-Facing ProductsMulti-Quarter StrategyStakeholder AlignmentInclusive CultureScalable Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSJavaScriptNode.jsPostgresRedisTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing engineering squad
Partner with Product, Design, Business Development, and senior technical leaders on multi-quarter strategy, roadmap, and measurable outcomes
Translate partner, customer, and business needs into priorities
Coordinate work across team, platform, data, client, and other engineering teams
Anticipate dependencies, delivery risks, architectural constraints, and organizational bottlenecks
Guide development of a secure, reliable, scalable API product
Establish authentication and authorization, versioning, documentation, observability, operational readiness, and support practices
Use partner feedback, product outcomes, and service-health metrics to guide investment decisions
Coach and develop engineers and technical leaders
Hire and onboard engineers and build an inclusive culture
Improve delivery, technical quality, and cross-team alignment
Communicate strategy, progress, tradeoffs, risks, and decisions to stakeholders
Lead cross-team initiatives and shape engineering culture and management practices
Report to a Director of Engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 4+ years leading engineering teams and developing engineers at multiple levels
Track record leading teams delivering reliable, customer-facing products across multiple teams, systems, and stakeholder groups
Experience shaping multi-quarter strategy and translating ambiguous business goals into clear outcomes
Experience building or operating external, customer- or partner-facing APIs, developer platforms, integrations, or distributed backend systems
Strong technical judgment and depth in backend systems or API design
Understanding of authentication and authorization, backwards compatibility, versioning, documentation, developer experience, observability, reliability, and support
Demonstrated success building healthy, inclusive teams, managing performance, coaching senior engineers and emerging leaders, and creating growth opportunities
Ability to influence without direct authority and align engineering, product, business, and executive stakeholders
Experience creating scalable processes or operating mechanisms across more than one team
Experience with third-party developers, strategic partners, or platform ecosystems strongly preferred
TypeScript, Node.js, AWS, Redis, or PostgreSQL experience is a plus
Must be based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the United States
Must be 18 years of age or older

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited vacation policy
Paid volunteer opportunities
WFH stipend - $500 annually
Snack stipend - $60 monthly
Full health benefits: medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HRA, and family/dependent coverage
Basic, supplemental, and dependent life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability leave
401K plan through Vanguard with company match
Company-paid wellness platform supporting mental, financial, and physical wellbeing
Generous parental leave
DICK’S Sporting Goods Teammate Discount
Remote work throughout the US or work from the modern Manhattan office
Bonus and equity included in total compensation package for eligible roles