We are seeking a forward-thinking Manager, Software Engineering to lead our Aktiv development team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving technical innovation, managing a group of engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality solutions across various platforms and technologies. As an Manager, Software Engineering, you will guide team members to success, foster collaboration, and create a culture of continuous improvement.
You will:Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and guide a team of high-performing engineers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful environment.
Performance Management: Provide continuous feedback, address performance, and recognize contributions. Maintain visibility into team health through regular 1:1s.
Strategic Planning: Lead strategic initiatives, balancing high-impact projects with technical debt management and resource allocation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product and Design teams to define roadmaps, prioritize backlogs, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused products.
Technical Excellence: Foster continuous improvement in code quality, architecture, and team processes.
Conflict Resolution: Resolve conflicts, facilitate decision-making within the team, and manage cross-functional relationships.
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, OR at least 7 years of industry experience building and shipping software.
Leadership Track Record: Proven experience leading software engineering teams, growing talent, and navigating complex technical problems.
Product Delivery: Demonstrated experience shipping both web and mobile products at scale.
Technical Background: Prior hands-on experience as a software engineer (Java and/or React preferred).
Problem Solving: Strong ability to decompose complex business problems into actionable technical plans.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Why team members love working at Top Hat:
A noble mission that creates meaningful, fulfilling work
A team that cares deeply for customers and for each other
Flexible, remote first work environment
Professional learning and development for all role levels
An awesome and welcoming Toronto HQ
Competitive health benefits that start on day one
A management team focused on performance, growth, engagement and connection
Our winning strategy and market potential
Innovative PTO policy with lots of time and space for self-care
Passionate customers that believe in us—and what we do
A chance to work with new tech like generative AI—and see the customer impact
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or at least 7 years industry experience building and shipping software.
- Proven experience leading software engineering teams, growing talent, and navigating complex technical problems.
- Demonstrated experience shipping both web and mobile products at scale.
- Prior hands-on experience as a software engineer (Java and/or React preferred).
- Strong ability to decompose complex business problems into actionable technical plans.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What We Do
Top Hat is a higher education teaching app that makes active learning come to life. Our suite of easy-to-use tools address four teaching challenges: student engagement; textbook affordability and customizability; student comprehension; and secure test administration. More than 3 million students at 750 of the top 1,000 colleges and universities in North America have used Top Hat.
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