Software Engineering Manager

We The Hobby  is a fast‑growing sports entertainment company bringing fans together through live‑streamed breaks, eCommerce, and real‑time community experiences
. Headquartered in Rochester, NY, we’re building platforms that connect collectors and fans worldwide.

We value creativity, innovation, and collaboration
—and we’re looking for leaders who want to shape the future of sports entertainment technology.

We’re seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead our development team and drive the technical direction of our platforms. In this role, you’ll focus on managing people
, shaping architecture
, and ensuring delivery. You will not be coding day‑to‑day, but you will guide technical strategy, review design decisions, and make sure the engineering team is building scalable, reliable systems.

This is a high‑visibility role with responsibility for both engineering outcomes and team growth
.

• Lead & Mentor – Manage, coach, and support a team of software engineers, helping them grow both technically and professionally
• Architectural Oversight – Set high‑level technical direction, review system designs, and ensure scalability, performance, and reliability
• Code Quality – Review code at a design/architecture level to ensure alignment with standards (without direct coding responsibilities)
• Drive Delivery – Oversee execution of projects and ensure timely delivery of backend and frontend initiatives
• Foster Collaboration – Partner with product, design, and business stakeholders to align engineering output with company goals
• Ensure Best Practices – Champion agile workflows, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and security standards
• Recruit & Grow – Help attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent as the team expands

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in an engineering management role
• Strong technical foundation in backend systems architecture (preferably .NET)
• Proven experience leading teams and making architectural decisions
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or similar) and modern software development practices
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and business contexts

• Experience managing teams building real‑time, event‑driven, or streaming platforms
• Familiarity with eCommerce, payments, or large‑scale transactional systems
• Previous experience scaling teams from small to mid‑sized organizations
• Interest in sports, collectibles, or fan‑driven communities

• Impact: Lead the engineering team that powers one of the most innovative platforms in sports entertainment
• Leadership: Influence technical strategy and culture without the pressure of being hands‑on in the codebase
• Growth: Step into a high‑visibility role with opportunities for advancement as the company scales
• Culture: A supportive, inclusive team that values collaboration and innovation

• Salary:
  Up to $150,000
  , based on experience, depending on experience and skills
• Benefits package including health, dental, vision, PTO, and more

• Director

• Full‑time

• Information Technology

• Media Production