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Manager, Engineering - Tooling

Sprout General Referrals
Location
Remote US
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$186,800 – $233,500
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3-5+ years managing software engineering teams
  • 7+ years building and operating production software systems
  • Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives across multiple engineering organizations
  • Experience designing and operating CI/CD systems and modern software delivery pipelines
  • Experience with cloud-native platforms such as Kubernetes and AWS
  • Experience improving engineering productivity through automation
Nice to have
  • Experience with GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD platforms
  • Experience leading Developer Experience or Platform Engineering teams
  • Experience with deployment orchestration and release automation
  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and platform automation
  • Experience implementing software delivery metrics such as DORA
What the job really is

As the Engineering Manager for Tooling at Sprout Social, you will lead a team focused on enhancing developer productivity through improved tooling and automation. Your responsibilities include driving the evolution of CI/CD platforms, collaborating with engineering leaders to reduce friction in software delivery, and fostering best practices in engineering. You will also work closely with Product Engineering teams to identify pain points and implement solutions that enhance developer velocity.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Premium BCBSIL medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your eligible dependents
  • Premium Mental Health Support: Full, free access to Modern Health for you and your dependents
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on your first 6% of contributions
  • Financial Security: 100% employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
  • Flexible Paid Time Off: A flexible PTO policy with additional company-wide Rest & Recharge days
  • Paid Parental Leave: Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the technologies used in the CI/CD ecosystem beyond general terms
  • The role requires collaboration across multiple teams, which may involve navigating complex organizational dynamics
  • The job emphasizes the importance of improving developer experience, which may require balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations
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