Senior Engineering Manager (Denver)

About the opportunity

Contentful is a powerful content management platform built for extensibility and customization. Contentful’s Ecosystem is home to developer tools, frameworks, community apps, and integrations that expand the capabilities of Contentful. Developers can integrate their favorite third-party services, build better workflows and customize what they can do with Contentful. 

Our mission in the Ecosystem group is to create the tools and frameworks developers use to build with and extend Contentful. This is an opportunity to have a big impact as we form new product development teams in the US and expand our footprint. We are only scratching the surface of our full potential. This means you have an incredible opportunity to join us on this journey to do meaningful, challenging work while growing your career.

What to expect?

• Work closely with our US-based VP, Engineering to grow our US presence
• Take on this unique opportunity to staff and lead 1-2 teams of software engineers, setting team practices and culture
• Build a team culture of innovation, collaboration, inclusivity, and respect
• Instill a spirit of continuous improvement in the team’s code, architecture, and process
• Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of your team members
• Partner closely with Product Management and Design to define and deliver our strategic roadmap
• Obsess about software delivery, enabling your team to continuously deliver value to our customers

What you need to be successful?

• You have 3-5+ years of experience leading and managing teams of software engineers 
• You come with an in-depth, proven software engineering background that allows you to quickly establish credibility with talented engineers
• You are enthusiastic about continuous improvement and the Agile software delivery process, particularly in collaboration with product
• You embrace an iterative, discovery-driven style of software development, having delivered new products and capabilities to customers
• You have experience recruiting and hiring engineering talent, combined with bringing new starters up to speed
• You care deeply about teaching and mentoring other engineers and managers
• You would enjoy working with a diverse group of people with different areas of expertise across the company including Finance, Security, Sales and Customer Support
• You communicate well and you know how to cultivate empathy and openness towards people from all over the globe

What's in it for you?

• Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital products
• Full-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our company
• Comprehensive health/dental/vision care package covering 100% of monthly  premiums for employees 
• We value Work-Life balance and You Time! A generous combination of a flexible time off policy, volunteer time off and paid holidays 
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave (after 6 months of employment)
• Use your personal education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career. 
• Enjoy a full range of virtual events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties 
• Share and navigate the excitement of a new workplace with your CFF (Contentful First Friend) 
• Commuter benefits and monthly bill stipend 
• Plus, Contentful socks! And other amazing swag as part of company events. Oh yeah!

Colorado Salary Statement: The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Colorado if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology), for example.

Colorado Salary Range: $206,000 - $216,000
[This position is eligible for equity awards, annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards in accordance with the terms of Contentful’s variable compensation plans.]

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