Software Engineering Manager

Convene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we believe that diverse teams are the best teams. We live our values of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity & Teamwork) and strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be their true selves, where we all show up for each other. In line with our goal to be 1% better every day, we are committed to listening, learning, growing and improving. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to join us on this journey.

 

Engineering Manager, New York City

Come join our team as a NYC-based Software Engineering Manager and shape the future of digital experiences at Convene! All prospective candidates must reside in the US and be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. This is a full-time hybrid position and preference will be given to candidates currently located in the NYC Metro area. 

As an Engineering Manager at Convene, you will lead one or multiple agile teams to drive the scaling and development of our web, mobile, and data engineering initiatives across multiple products. You will also play an integral role in scaling out our team, processes, and culture as we grow. Along with your team, you will dive into product needs and technology problems to create powerful and delightful digital experiences for our customers. You will also have many opportunities to influence the product direction.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead by example through hands-on engineering and technical contributions.
• Develop and retain strong engineering talent
• Lead a distributed team of software engineers focused on the user-facing product tooling and cohesive web-based experiences
• Partner with the Digital Product team to develop a software roadmap for future features and improvements
• Develop individual and team strategies to support career and organizational growth
• Ensure your team meets deadlines and launch dates through an effective sprint planning process and daily standups
• Implement and adapt good engineering process to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Cultivate a culture of excellence and psychological safety to build inclusive, productive, healthy teams.
• Collaborate effectively across teams, including outside of Engineering
  
  

What We Look For:

• Previous engineering management experience with a track record of successfully building and leading inclusive, highly productive teams.
• Experience working on web-based, user-facing products and features.
• Experience running agile teams; scrum master certification is a plus
• Experience either leading or working alongside Data Engineering team
• Adept at driving decisions and uniting stakeholders when there is ambiguity, disagreements, or conflicting constraints or priorities.
• High technical curiosity and willingness to learn. Diving into the details on the job is expected.
• Technical background and hands on experience with Javascript/Typescript and more specifically React. Experience with Next.js, Node.js, and Express is a plus
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced high growth startup environment

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• React/JavaScript experience 
• React Native experience 
• AWS Experience

 

Compensation:

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.

Base Salary:

Salary Min: $170,000  Salary Max: $190,000

This role is also eligible for Convene's annual incentive performance bonus plan.

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. 

Who We Are:

Convene is a global hospitality company that manages a growing portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on revolutionizing the way people meet, work, and gather. It creates hospitality-driven experiences and uniquely designed destinations across its various brands with the singular mission of fostering human-to-human connection.The Convene portfolio comprises Convene, etc.venues by Convene, and Convene Signature, offering clients multiple products including event venues, meeting rooms, flexible office spaces, and building amenity centers. With hospitality at its core, each brand and product offers on-site culinary, in-room A/V, production services, and dedicated hospitality staffing resources.As the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the U.S. and UK, and with a growing footprint of flexible office space, the Convene portfolio has a network of nearly 40 locations across nine global cities.
Learn more at https://convene.com/.

We’re Here For You: 

At Convene, you’ll receive:

Health and Wellness

• Excellent health coverage for you and your family starting day one
• 24/7 virtual care through Centivo Care
• Employee Assistance Program: emotional well-being and support for everyday life
• Fertility & family planning through Kindbody

Time Off and Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off plus time off for your birthday
• A Holiday closure each year to allow all employees to unplug and recharge
• Paid time off for new parents: maternity, paternity, adoption

Financial Support and Benefits

• 401K plan with company matching
• Financial support for education: for attending conferences, taking courses, or gaining certifications

Professional Development and Recognition

• Continuous professional and personal development support
• Employee recognition and reward programs to mark achievements and milestones

Community and Impact

• Opportunities to volunteer, donate, and participate in community give-back initiatives
• The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do

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