Manager, Software Engineering

Join the future of newsWe’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.About Our TeamThe Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.Why This Role MattersWe are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers who play a crucial role in building and maintaining services critical to the subscriber lifecycle, encompassing user registration, subscription purchase, subscription management, and retention. This individual will drive the development of scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions to ensure a seamless experience for our subscribers.What Motivates YouYou have a strong understanding of both front end and server side technologiesYou have a passion for stability and resilienceYou are excited to lead a team of skilled engineers with varied backgroundsYou are dedicated to maintaining flexible reusable codeYou have an eye for detail and a passion for qualityYou will directly impact the work of our colleagues across the organization with every releaseYou are able to balance stakeholder needs while maintaining architectural integrityYou are dedicated to understanding the big picture and how you can empower colleaguesYou will have opportunities to work on multiple projects and deliver a variety of features and servicesYou lean into collaboration to figure out solutions to the toughest problemsYou have an aptitude to simplify and communicate technical concepts to a wide audienceHow You'll Support the MissionMentor and coach talented frontend and backend engineersRecruit new engineers and grow a strong teamPrioritize and delegate tasks effectivelyManage team members across projects in a fast paced cross functional environmentProvide foundational support and empower team members to own their workDrive forward and provide a vision on engineering goals and technology usageWork with stakeholders in engineering, product, and news to prioritize milestones and mitigate business risksManage an on call cycle and ensure constant coverage on critical systemsTake ownership of stability of our site rendering systemsEnsure uptime and resilience on critical systemsProvide powerful insights by surfacing metrics and performance data to other engineering teamsWork closely with stakeholdersWork closely with other engineering teams to understand their needs and provide technical solutions to their front end needsEstablish and foster a standard of engineer excellence that will maintain stability and quality across all of our systemsEnsure quality code and deployment practices are being used by the teamMinimum QualificationsThe Skills and Experience You BringBA/BS in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.5+ years experience engineering highly-scalable customer facing applications.5+ years experience with back-end technologies like Java and NodeJS1+ years experience managing software engineers.Experience architecting and implementing scalable SaaS or Cloud based applications.Experience leading the implementation of technical products and mentoring junior and senior developers.Experience building web applications on AWS.Experience with observability tools like Catchpoint, DataDog, and SplunkExperience with multiple database and event processing systems.Experience with end-to-end testing frameworks.Exceptional written and oral communication skills.Experience with AI, including Github Copilot, as well as other tools to support code development or other work.Preferred Qualification7+ years experience engineering highly-scalable customer facing applications.7+ years experience with back-end technologies like Java and NodeJS3+ years experience managing software engineers.2+ years experience with front-end technologies like React, AngularExperience with devops teams that own the full engineering lifecycle.Experience with monitoring the health of production applications in an on-call rotation.Experience analyzing application and cloud environment performance.Experience working in a global business with customers in multiple time zones.Collaboration makes us stronger. That’s why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on-site five days a week.Compensation And BenefitsWherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:Competitive medical, dental and vision coverageCompany-paid pension and 401(k) matchThree weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leaveNine paid holidays and two personal days20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parentRobust mental health resourcesBackup care and caregiver concierge servicesGender affirming servicesPet insuranceFree Post digital subscriptionLeadership and career development programsBenefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.The salary range for this position is:$144,600 - $241,100 AnnualThe actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.Your story awaits. Apply today! Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.