Engineering Manager

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More than 15 million people use Screencastify to record, edit and share all sorts of amazing videos. We like to think that we've democratized video creation by making it simpler and more affordable than ever before.

Working at Screencastify

At Screencastify, we value accountability, commitment, and speed. We take our responsibility to our users very seriously, so when we miss a deadline or slow down, it matters.

We’re not a pay-your-dues culture; we will train you quickly and then give you substantial responsibility. The better the results you drive, the more you’ll be rewarded.

We’re a competitive culture in some ways, but not in others. On one hand, we love to win, and hate to lose, and if you do great work, you’ll probably inspire someone working with you to try to do even better. But someone else does not need to lose for you to win.

We constantly challenge each other and push our quality of thought and work to new limits. But no matter how strong a disagreement may be, we want to work in a company of deeply good people who treat their colleagues exceptionally well. No matter how talented, we won’t hire jerks.

About the role

Mission: To lead squads of engineers to maintain a positive and productive workflow. Coordinate with product managers to set realistic squad outcomes, and work across squads to improve code quality, performance, and supportability

In 30 days you will have:

• Grown comfortable with the structure of our codebase and shipped a few simple features
• Worked with product management to gain a clear picture of the short and medium term roadmap
• Worked with our Director of Engineering and the other Engineering Managers to identify areas of opportunity to improve our engineering practices
• Met with the Engineers on your squad to determine their working style as well as goals and outcomes for their careers

In 60 days you will have:

• Built relationships with the Engineers in your squad so that you understand their strengths and weaknesses
• Begun development of individual progression maps for Engineers in your squad based on your understanding of their personal goals
• Assumed responsibility as the point person for the product team to interact with your squad
• Directly lead code reviews, and given specific coaching to Senior Engineers on how to more effectively review code
• Regularly paired with the members of your squad and given specific coaching to your squad on how to best take advantage of pairing

In 90 days you will have:

• Demonstrably increased the velocity and quality of output in your squad
• Lead the development and successful release of at least one major product feature/initiative with your squad
• Improved testability and reliability of your squads code through continual development of code review and pairing practices
• Fostered curiosity and growth with the Engineers on your squad and begun to lead them through their progression map

Requirements

You're perfect for this role if you…

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• Have experience managing a team of Engineers developing end-to-end application software development, including front end, back end, UI and UX; we use GCP, TypeScript, React, and Node.js
• Deliver results consistently – Your teams regularly solve high-value problems for users with high-quality code that is well-designed and maintainable.
• Stay accountable and responsible – You are a resource and hub of information for your squad, your product, and the rest of the company.
• Manage delegation of work – You find ways for the Engineers on your squad to grow, excel, and work toward their strengths
• Value teamwork and mentorship – Success in this role requires you to be a great teacher and a great learner.
• Are logical and confident in your decision-making – You accurately weigh a variety of viewpoints and information to guide clear choices for your squad.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication – You proactively identify and fill gaps in communication, both within the squad and in where your squad interacts across departments.
• Have strong technical competency – Your sole focus in your work will not be writing code, but you will still be expected to lead squads and understand our systems at a high level.
• Have empathy and compassion – You’re invested in the well-being and growth of every member of your squad.

This is a Chicago-based hybrid position with 2 days a week in the office.

At Screencastify, we foster an inclusive, supportive, fun, and challenging team environment. We value having a team that is made up of a diverse set of backgrounds and respect the healthy expression of diverse opinions. We embrace experimentation and the examination of all kinds of ideas through reasoning and testing. Come join us as we continue to change the world through video.

Screencastify is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation. We take a data-driven approach to our compensation strategy so all employees are paid competitively and fairly.
• 401k plan. We want to invest in present you and future you, which is why we offer a generous 401k match with our 401k plan.
• Flexible time off (FTO) policy. We recognize that time off to rest and recharge is important. The Flexible Time Off Policy (FTO) is designed for our employees to do just that -- balance work and life while maintaining well-being.
• Flexible work policy. Gone are the days of being in an office from 9-5, Monday through Friday. We recognize there are better ways to measure productivity than counting the number of hours you’re in the office and that sometimes the office isn’t the best place to be productive.
• Parental leave. Generous paid time off for parents to bond with the newest addition to their family!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of employee medical premiums and 50% of employee dental & vision premiums. Plus, all employees receive a free One Medical membership.
• Divvy bike membership. If you’re in Chicago, take advantage of an annual Divvy membership -- on us.