Managing Director, Software Engineering

Job Title: Managing Director, Software Engineering

Team: Systems

Location: In-Person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NYC)

Employment Type: Full-time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Start Date: ASAP

About Braven

We believe that the next generation of leaders will emerge from everywhere. We empower promising college students with the skills, confidence, experiences, and networks necessary to transition from college to strong first jobs, which lead to meaningful careers and lives of impact.

Learn more about Braven’s impact:

https://impactreport.bebraven.org/

https://jobsreport.bebraven.org/

About the Role

In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000-100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Managing Director, Software Engineering who will lead a team of software engineers focused on building Braven’s external-facing digital products as well as internal systems. As the leader of the engineering team, you will be responsible for guiding the software engineering team's technical execution, ensuring the team's ongoing training and development, and collaborating with other departments to meet Braven’s strategic goals.

This role is on the Systems team and reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer.

What You’ll Do

• Technology Leadership (20%)
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for the engineering department, aligning with the overall business strategy.
• Team Development and Management (40%)
  • Supervise and lead a team of engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and career development opportunities.
  • Manage resource allocation effectively, including staffing, budgets, and project timelines.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Product Design and Development (40%)
  • Work closely with other departments to define and implement product specifications, ensuring the highest level of quality and efficiency.
  • Coordinate and oversee product development projects, ensuring they are completed in a timely manner and within budget.
  • Regularly report to senior management on department performance and progress on projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10+ years of experience in an engineering role
• 3+ years successfully managing and developing a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Director of Engineering, or similar senior engineering management role.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop a team.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
• Strong experience with several or more of Ruby, Python, Airflow, SQL, JS, and web frameworks.
• Fluency in engineering practices and methodologies, such as CI/CD, scrum/agile, TDD.
• You have a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.
• You exemplify Braven’s core values.
• Your experiences have informed your belief in Braven’s mission and have prepared you to work with, or for, Braven’s student Fellow population.

Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the preferred qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Work Demands

• Ability to work in-person in Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), Newark (NJ), or New York City (NYC)
• Travel 2-3 times per year

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be fully vaccinated and have received the Booster vaccination against COVID-19 and provide proof of such by the date of hire. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. Exempted individuals will be subject to weekly testing if they engage in any in-person work activities.

Application & Interview Process

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:

• Phone screen with Talent Team member
• Technical Interview with CTO
• Panel Interviews with Product and Engineering Team
• Reference Checks

Benefits