Engineering Manager | Growth and Transformation

Job Requirements

This role is not open to visa sponsorship or transfer of visa sponsorship including those on OPT and STEM-EXT OPT, nor is it available to work corp-to-corp.

Red Ventures is looking for a highly technical, results-oriented, and innovative Engineering Manager to lead an engineering team responsible for site operations with our financial services partners. We are looking for a collaborative leader who will understand our people, business, technology, and customer needs. This individual will help drive our culture of diversity, empowerment, ownership, and accountability while developing a team both technically and professionally. They will also identify and successfully implement improvements in our engineering processes, tools, pipelines, and architecture to enable us to deliver on our key initiatives.

This role requires a hybrid schedule and will be based out of our Fort Mill, SC office, with in-office Tuesday-Thursday and fully remote work on Monday and Friday each week. Please note that relocation assistance may be provided for qualified candidates who are interested in joining our team in Fort Mill, SC.

We believe diverse, inclusive teams are better teams. Think of the bullets below as guidelines: If you don't have all the qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway!

What You'll Do

• Manage a team of software engineers as the site operations manager.
• Collaborate with designers, customer experience leads, business stakeholders, and leadership to build world-class solutions for Red Ventures partners.
• Position the engineering team for success through training, mentorship, and leadership.
• Work closely with the engineers to improve process and code quality.
• Liaise with the director and other senior leadership to establish and maintain priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Manage ceremonies and sprints, manage the ticket workflow in Jira, and show strong communication skills with stakeholders and technical partners.
• Demonstrate project and roadmap planning skills.
• Understand and lead SRE best practices and how to implement them.
  
  

Work Experience

What We're Looking For

Leadership Experience

• Ability to mentor and grow engineers through coaching, regular feedback, and personal development plans.
• Skills in managing team dynamics, addressing conflicts, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Experience in communicating and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including design, marketing, and business partners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Commitment to maintaining clear and comprehensive documentation for the codebase and processes.
  
  

Software Engineering Experience

• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and frameworks used in web development (e.g., JavaScript (TypeScript), HTML/CSS, React, Node.js).
• Understanding of web application architecture, including client-server models, RESTful services, and microservices.
• Strong emphasis on code reviews, testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end), and best practices in software development.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies to manage project timelines and deliverables effectively.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) to streamline deployment processes.
  
  

Data Experience

• Understanding of web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel) to measure site performance and user engagement.
• Ability to use data insights to drive engineering decisions and site improvements.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and their integration with web applications.
  
  

Accessibility And Security Experience

• Knowledge of WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) to ensure the website is usable for individuals with disabilities.
• Experience in implementing accessibility testing tools and methodologies (e.g., screen readers, automated tools).
• Understanding of web security principles, including OWASP guidelines, to protect the website from vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and best practices for handling user data responsibly.
  
  

Compensation

Benefits

• USA Compensation Range: $130,000-$190,000
• *Note actual compensation is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience.
  
  

Perks And Benefits

• Unparalleled Experience:
• 1:1 Coaching and Stretch Assignments early in your career
• Robust L & D Offerings
• Global Peer Network for more seasoned talent
• World Class Mental Wellness:
• Access to Free Therapy Sessions and Emotional or Work-Life Counseling Sessions for all US Employees and Family Members
• Family Support, Planning, and Fertility:
• Support for every unique path to parenthood including fertility, egg freezing, adoption, surrogacy, parental bonding, and more.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Insurance Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid Schedule Generous Paid Time Off (PTO):
• On-site Collaboration and Work From Home (WFH) Days
• Holiday Pay
• Winter Week: Company Recognized Holiday between Christmas and New Years
• On-Site Perks:
• Full Gym and Yoga Studio
• Free Fitness Classes
• Tennis Courts
• Pickleball Courts
• Indoor Basketball Court
• On-site Chefs and Baristas ($1 Lattes!)
• Frequent Community Events and Celebrity Guest Speakers
• Inclusive Benefits: Perfect Score in 2024 from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) for outstanding efforts in promoting LGBTQ equality within the workplace.
  
  

Who We Are

Founded in 2000, Red Ventures (RV) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships and proprietary technology, including Bankrate, Lonely Planet, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, RV helps millions of people worldwide make life's most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey – from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions. Headquartered south of Charlotte, NC, Red Ventures employs thousands of people across the US and Puerto Rico, with international offices in the UK and Brazil. For more information, visit https://redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on social platforms.

At Red Ventures, we believe diverse, inclusive teams are better. To help you better understand our core values and beliefs, we encourage you to watch this brief YouTube video: Our Belief Statements. This will give you insight into the principles that guide our work and our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact accommodation@redventures.com.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.