Software Engineering Manager

About Nerdery and Being a “Nerd.”
Nerdery is a digital product consultancy. Much more than consultants, we’re allies and guides on our clients’ digital journey – helping them to grow their business and delight their customers through intuitive, thoughtfully designed technology. As true partners, we prepare our clients for the opportunities in front of them, help them achieve their goals, and quickly deliver value for their customers. We do this by solving problems in creative ways across strategy, design, and technology.

At Nerdery, we’re not defined by our job titles but by the impact we make. You’ll work directly and closely with some of the world’s best brands to help create innovative digital products that serve everyone. As Nerds, our insight, innovation, and expertise are celebrated, and our growth is not only encouraged but expected. Being a Nerd means stepping up and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.  We’re curious, fearless (well, not totally fearless – there are heights and spiders, after all), and always our authentic selves.

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our team!  We invite you to check out the details below and consider whether becoming a Nerd is the next step in your career journey.

The Software Engineering Manager is a Senior or Principal level Engineer and People Manager. Using a blend of technical acumen and leadership skills, the Software Engineering Manager will perform as a Software Engineer on client projects (50%) and manage the performance and development of Software Engineers internally (50%).

What Things Will You Do As A Nerd?

• Develop software on client projects as, at minimum, an individually contributing senior level engineer (50%)
• Manage the performance and growth of an internal team of up to 12 Engineers (50%)
• Oversee the performance development of engineers by collecting and sharing feedback, providing guidance around goal setting, and co-creating growth plans.
• Evaluate team members ready for promotion and support opportunities for their career growth.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for performance escalations and accountability for the overall performance of your team members - including steps to remediate performance issues.
• Mentor team members in non-technical areas, such as communication, organization, and accountability
  • Participate in regular 1:1 meetings using an effective conversation structure
  • Provide guidance on how to effectively handle difficult situations in a professional and consulting manner
  • Support  employees when they need to have ways of working conversations with their project team
• Participate in the hiring process, leading the non-technical portion of interviews, and making hiring decisions in concert with the domain lead
• Oversee employee onboarding, ensuring that new employees have the tools and resources for continued success at Nerdery
• Make casting decisions for your team in both new roles or to accommodate requests for changes
• Complete administrative tasks related to their team, such as approving PTO, leaves, approving expense reports, and ensuring timely completion of timesheets
• Participate in other duties as assigned

What Skills Will Help You Be A Successful Nerd?

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a computer related field, coding bootcamp certificate, OR a thorough demonstration of self-taught software development skills
• 8+ years of professional work experience in a technology or related field
  • At least 4 of the 8+ years doing software development
  • At least 2 of the 8+ years of direct people management OR 2+ years on the manager career path at Nerdery as an SSE
• Ability to lead and mentor a team with varying experience levels and areas of expertise
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Discretion in dealing with confidential information

Preferred:

• Project or product management skills used to prioritize and drive internal company initiatives 
• Experience remotely working with resources, especially those outside of the United States
• Experience creating and presenting pitch materials to potential clients
• Proven ability to improve the culture within your team
• Desire to be a lifelong learner of ways to be an effective manager and people leader

Are We the Right Fit For You?

The best way to get the scoop on whether Nerdery is the right place for you is to chat with current Nerds.  We would be delighted to have a conversation with you and share insight into what it’s really like to work at our organization and if it’s a place where you can thrive.  Our interview process will provide you ample opportunity to talk with other team members and assess whether the role is a good fit for your next chapter.  Take the first step and apply today – our Talent Advocates will then reach out to you to get the ball rolling!

Location Options:  Chicago, Minneapolis, Phoenix or US Remote Based

Must be legally authorized to work within the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nerdery is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practice laws. Nerdery strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), pregnancy, marital status, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. All employees, other workers and representatives of Nerdery are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. Nerdery will ensure that all employment practices are free of such discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, selection, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, compensation, benefits, selection for training, including apprenticeship and other terms and conditions of employment. Nerdery will also provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities pursuant to all applicable laws.