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WeTheHobby · 1 day ago

Software Engineering Manager

positionRochester, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
date7+ years exp

WeTheHobby is a fast-growing sports entertainment company that connects collectors and fans worldwide. The Software Engineering Manager will lead the development team, focusing on managing people, shaping architecture, and ensuring the delivery of scalable and reliable systems.

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Responsibilities

Lead & Mentor – Manage, coach, and support a team of software engineers, helping them grow both technically and professionally
Architectural Oversight – Set high-level technical direction, review system designs, and ensure scalability, performance, and reliability
Code Quality – Review code at a design/architecture level to ensure alignment with standards (without direct coding responsibilities)
Drive Delivery – Oversee execution of projects and ensure timely delivery of backend and frontend initiatives
Foster Collaboration – Partner with product, design, and business stakeholders to align engineering output with company goals
Ensure Best Practices – Champion agile workflows, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and security standards
Recruit & Grow – Help attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent as the team expands

Qualification

Backend systems architectureEngineering managementCloud platforms (AWS)Real-time platformsECommerce experienceAgile workflowsCommunicationTeam mentoring

Required

7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in an engineering management role
Strong technical foundation in backend systems architecture (preferably .NET)
Proven experience leading teams and making architectural decisions
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or similar) and modern software development practices
Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and business contexts

Preferred

Experience managing teams building real-time, event-driven, or streaming platforms
Familiarity with eCommerce, payments, or large-scale transactional systems
Previous experience scaling teams from small to mid-sized organizations
Interest in sports, collectibles, or fan-driven communities

Company

WeTheHobby

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Sports. Cards. Social Commerce. Entertainment.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Rochester, New York, US
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.wethehobby.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Zach Stanley
Chief Executive Officer
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