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Manager, Engineering

LINQ
Location
Denver, Colorado
Posted
10 days ago
Department
Research and Development
Salary
$130,000-$150,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3+ years managing software engineering teams
  • Experience managing mixed FTE and contractor teams
  • Strong technical background in .NET, C#, and modern ASP.NET service development
  • Comfortable working in an established codebase that includes legacy VB alongside modern C#
  • Working familiarity with Angular
  • Experience building observability into team operations
Nice to have
  • Experience in K-12 EdTech, SaaS, or other mission-driven software environments
  • Background managing teams that operate high-reliability, high-transaction-volume systems
  • Experience running blended onshore/offshore or FTE/contractor engineering teams at scale
  • Experience splitting or merging teams as organizational scope evolves
  • Contributions to engineering excellence programs or management communities of practice
What the job really is

As an Engineering Manager at LINQ, you will lead a team of engineers responsible for delivering high-quality software for K-12 school operations. Your role will involve managing both full-time and contractor engineers, overseeing software delivery, and ensuring operational excellence in system reliability and data integrity. You will also engage in technical leadership activities such as architecture reviews and code reviews, while fostering a culture of growth and effective communication within your team.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary of $130,000-$150,000 + 8% annual bonus
  • 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match
  • Flexible Open Paid Time Off Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Ten Paid Corporate Holidays
  • 16 paid volunteer hours
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role involves significant management responsibilities, which may limit hands-on technical work
  • Legacy technology alongside modern systems may present challenges in modernization efforts
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