Engineering Manager – media company – NYC

Engineering Manager About Us

We are a newly formed technology company spun off from a major multinational mass media company. We are modernizing a portfolio of inherited systems with speed, purpose, and innovation. Our culture is entrepreneurial, agile, and focused on delivering business-centric solutions using modern platforms and lean engineering practices.

We are seeking an Engineering Manager who is passionate about leading teams, delivering impactful solutions, and fostering a collaborative culture. This role is ideal for a ++hands-on leader++ who thrives in startup-like environments, embraces SaaS and low-code/no-code platforms, and enjoys working closely with product and technology partners to drive business outcomes.

• Team Leadership: Lead and support a team of engineers delivering scalable, secure, and business-aligned solutions. Provide coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities for team members.
• Delivery Excellence: Ensure high-quality execution of engineering projects with a focus on speed, reliability, and customer impact.
• Platform Adoption: Support the use of SaaS and low-code/no-code platforms to accelerate delivery and reduce custom development.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with product managers, architects, and other technology leaders to align priorities and ensure successful delivery.
• Technical Oversight: Promote sound engineering practices within the team and support strong design and implementation in collaboration with architects.
• Agile Delivery: Facilitate sprint ceremonies, ensure backlog health, remove obstacles, and help the team continuously improve.
• Culture Building: Create a collaborative, innovative, and purpose-driven team environment.

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with 3+ years in engineering management
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• ++Proven track record in software development with exposure to modern cloud-native and traditional programming languages (e.g., Type Script, Python, Go).++
• Experience leading teams in fast-paced, agile environments.
• Strong knowledge of architecture patterns (modular design, SOLID principles, micro-frontends, Microservices etc.).
• Understanding of cloud-native architectures and modern development practices.
• Exposure to GenAI, SaaS platforms, and low-code/no-code tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with modernizing legacy systems and integrating with modern platforms.
• Exposure to serverless technologies, distributed systems, or Dev Ops practices.
• Experience in media, entertainment, or digital platforms is a plus.
• Understanding of startup or growth-stage environments.

• Be part of a growing leadership team shaping the future of a new tech company.
• Lead high-impact initiatives with visibility to senior leadership.
• Work in a culture that values innovation, speed, and purpose-driven engineering.
• Grow as a leader while contributing to transformative projects.