Company Name: Campspot

Job Details: Hiring,Remotely,in,United,States,Remote,170K-200K,Annually,Senior,level

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/senior-engineering-manager/7584803

Job Description: Welcome to Campspot! Whether you are an avid camper, the occasional glamper, an expert RV-er, or new to the outdoors entirely, we're interested in working with you. Our team values diverse perspectives as we seek to create an easy-to-navigate and meaningful camping experience for everyone.We hope you will consider joining our team! ALL human beings are welcome, and we are committed to helping you thrive here. We believe our team, as well as the outdoors, is for everyone. The RoleWe're seeking a Sr Engineering Manager who can balance the art of people leadership with technical excellence. You'll lead a team of talented engineers, fostering their growth while driving the delivery of high-quality software that impacts thousands of outdoor enthusiasts and property owners across North America.In this role, you'll be both a technical leader and a people champion, someone who can motivate and drive software development efficiencies, architect scalable solutions, remove blockers for your team, and coach developers through career challenges.What You'll DoBuild and Lead High-Performing TeamsLead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers through regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planningFoster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellenceRecruit and retain top engineering talent and create exceptional onboarding experiencesChampion diversity, equity, and inclusion within your team and across the organizationDrive Technical Strategy and ExecutionDefine technical roadmaps in partnership with product leadership and senior engineering stakeholdersMake architectural decisions that balance immediate needs with long-term scalabilityChampion engineering best practices including code reviews, testing strategies, and documentationIdentify and eliminate technical debt while maintaining feature velocityEnable Team SuccessProactively identify and remove obstacles that slow your team downFacilitate effective collaboration between engineering, product, design, and business stakeholdersBreak down complex projects into manageable milestones and coordinate cross-team effortsCreate clarity around priorities and empower your team to make autonomous decisionsDeliver ImpactOwn the delivery of your team's roadmap, balancing quality, speed, and scopeDrive continuous improvement in team processes, tooling, and workflowsEstablish meaningful metrics to measure team health and delivery effectivenessCommunicate progress, risks, and wins to stakeholders at all levelsOur Tech StackWe build on modern, cloud-native technologies:Backend: Java and Kotlin with the Dropwizard frameworkFrontend: TypeScript and AngularInfrastructure: AWS (EKS, RDS, Lambda, S3, and more)DevOps: Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, containerizationPractices: Test-driven development, pair programming, continuous deploymentWhat We're Looking ForExperience:7+ years of software engineering experience with at least 4 years in engineering managementDeep technical expertise in full-stack web developmentProven track record of delivering complex software projects from concept to productionExperience scaling teams and systems in a growth-stage environmentTechnical Skills:Strong proficiency in at least one of: Java, Kotlin, or TypeScriptExperience designing and building cloud-native applications on AWS or similar platformsUnderstanding of modern software architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven, etc.)Familiarity with CI/CD practices and infrastructure as codeLeadership Skills:Exceptional communication skills. You can explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersProven ability to coach and develop engineers at various career stagesExperience managing team dynamics, resolving conflicts, and building consensusTrack record of creating inclusive, high-trust team environmentsYou Thrive When:Context-switching between strategic planning, technical problem-solving, and people leadershipEmpowering others to do their best work rather than being the heroNavigating ambiguity and making decisions with incomplete informationBalancing short-term delivery pressures with long-term technical healthCompensation and BenefitsTotal compensation for this role is anticipated to be in the following range: $170,000-$200,000Competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options at affordable rates401(k) plan with employer matchFlexible and casual work environment with flexible time offEmployee camping credit to encourage getting outdoors and experiencing our product!While Campspot is a remote-first company, we are initially limiting our search to candidates in our hiring hubs of Grand Rapids (MI), Denver (CO),  and Chicago (IL) who are interested in the potential for in-person collaboration. Campspot is a motivated team of outdoor enthusiasts and software professionals with decades of experience in the campground and outdoor industry. We’re looking to grow with people who embody our culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation. Today our portfolio includes two distinct but synergistic products: 1. Campspot Management Software (https://software.campspot.com/) is the leading provider of reservation management software and tools for campgrounds and RV parks. It revolutionized the industry through its proprietary technology, allowing park owners to increase revenue through its inventory optimization tool and site-lock capabilities. 2. The Campspot Marketplace (campspot.com and Campspot mobile app) is an online marketplace where travelers can find accommodations for their camping trips. Campspot’s inventory is 100% bookable and includes robust filters to help travelers customize their travel experience.