Remote Manager, Software Engineering

At Cast & Crew, we’ve empowered creativity and supported the global entertainment industry for decades. Together with our family of brands - Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final Draft, Media Services, Sargent-Disc, and The TEAM Companies – we operate as a combined entertainment technology and services provider offering industry standard screenwriting accounting software, digital payroll products, data & reporting, and a host of creative tools.  The industry continues to move faster than ever, and the need for our expertise, our technology, and our people has never been greater.  We are a production’s best ally every step of the way. #OneCastOneCrew

About Cast & Crew

We grew from a modest small business in 1976 to be the premiere provider of entertainment technology and solutions, staying true to our mission of modernizing content production and leading the digital transformation within the industry. Our cloud-based solutions and industry expertise help streamline the entire production lifecycle and have revolutionized how content is made. We now have a global workforce across a host of storied brands, spanning all areas of produced and live entertainment, from film, television, streaming, to advertising, live events, and short-form.

Manager, Software Engineering

Regular Full-Time

Position Overview

The Manager, Software Engineering guides the software development process for our industry-leading digital products. This position oversees engineering teams, driving the development, enhancement, and strategic direction of digital products to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions for our entertainment clients.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end software development process, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Provide functional and technical leadership to the engineering team, guiding them in designing and building software solutions.
• Lead and manage a team of software engineers, providing mentorship, support, and direction to facilitate their professional growth and success.
• Collaborate with Product and Business teams to design, influence, and implement new product features and project requests.
• Promote a collaborative and innovative team culture, encouraging creativity, open communication, and knowledge sharing among team members.
• Plan and prioritize software development projects, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
• Implement best practices related to software development, testing, and building software in a continuous integration environment.
• Continuously improve SDLC processes, including comprehensive code reviews and automation.
• Implement agile methodologies and practices to enhance productivity and collaboration within the software engineering teams.
• Implement monitoring and feedback mechanisms to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Recommend new software development technologies, tools, and standards to improve efficiency and productivity within the team.
• Ensure that software products meet the highest security standards and comply with relevant industry regulations and data protection requirements.
• Communicate progress, risks, and technical challenges to senior management and stakeholders, providing regular updates on product development initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative environment, promoting effective communication and knowledge sharing among engineering teams and cross-functional departments.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven track record (at least 7-10 years) in software engineering, with substantial experience in leadership or management roles.
• Strong technical expertise in software development, including hands-on experience with modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Previous experience managing and mentoring software engineering teams, with a focus on fostering a collaborative and results-oriented culture.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage resources effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• A passion for innovation, continuous learning, and keeping up with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Solid experience in troubleshooting and debugging is critical.
• Solid experience designing and building large, multi-tenant web based and/or client server applications in Cloud Environment (AWS)
• Solid experience in event driven design paradigm using applications (Kafka, SQS, SNS etc.)
• Proficient in designing, building, and deploying microservices-based applications.
• Comfortable with the core skill set centered around, Java stack, SEO: Elastic Search, Redis, Kafka, SQL Server, react.js and HTML5/JavaScript

Special Work Conditions

Sedentary – Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Some positions may entail exerting up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, or pull.

Compensation is commensurate with various factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, training, licensure, certifications, geographic cost of labor, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation range for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location.

The compensation range for this position is:

$140,000—$170,000 USD

Benefits

Cast & Crew provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and more! Note: Cast & Crew benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Due to the high volume of applicants, it is likely that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Cast & Crew is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.