Convene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer & we believe that diverse teams are the best teams. We live our values of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity & Teamwork) & strive to create an inclusive & equitable workplace where everyone can be their true selves, where we all show up for each other. In line with our goal to be 1% better every day, we are committed to listening, learning, growing & improving. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities & perspectives to join us on this journey.

Engineering Manager, New York City

Come join our team as a NYC-based Software Engineering Manager & shape the future of digital experiences at Convene! All prospective candidates must reside in the US & be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. This is a full-time hybrid position & preference will be given to candidates currently located in the NYC Metro area. 

As an Engineering Manager at Convene, you will lead one or multiple agile teams to drive the scaling & development of our web, mobile, & data engineering initiatives across multiple products. You will also play an integral role in scaling out our team, processes, & culture as we grow. Along with your team, you will dive into product needs & technology problems to create powerful & delightful digital experiences for our customers. You will also have many opportunities to influence the product direction.

What Youll Do:

• Lead by example through hands-on engineering & technical contributions.
• Develop & retain strong engineering talent
• Lead a distributed team of software engineers focused on the user-facing product tooling & cohesive web-based experiences
• Partner with the Digital Product team to develop a software roadmap for future features & improvements
• Develop individual & team strategies to support career & organizational growth
• Ensure your team meets deadlines & launch dates through an effective sprint planning process & daily standups
• Implement & adapt good engineering process to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Cultivate a culture of excellence & psychological safety to build inclusive, productive, healthy teams.
• Collaborate effectively across teams, including outside of Engineering
  
  

What We Look For:

• Previous engineering management experience with a track record of successfully building & leading inclusive, highly productive teams.
• Experience working on web-based, user-facing products & features.
• Experience running agile teams; scrum master certification is a plus
• Experience either leading or working alongside Data Engineering team
• Adept at driving decisions & uniting stakeholders when there is ambiguity, disagreements, or conflicting constraints or priorities.
• High technical curiosity & willingness to learn. Diving into the details on the job is expected.
• Technical background & hands on experience with Javascript/Typescript & more specifically React. Experience with Next.js, Node.js, & Express is a plus
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced high growth startup environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• React/JavaScript experience 
• React Native experience 
• AWS Experience

Compensation:

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature & level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, & qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties & responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs & conditions.

Base Salary:

Salary Min: $170,000  Salary Max: $190,000

This role is also eligible for Convene's annual incentive performance bonus plan.

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums & maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience & other relevant factors. 

Who We Are:

Convene is a global hospitality company that manages a growing portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on revolutionizing the way people meet, work, & gather. It creates hospitality-driven experiences & uniquely designed destinations across its various brands with the singular mission of fostering human-to-human connection.The Convene portfolio comprises Convene, etc.venues by Convene, & Convene Signature, offering clients multiple products including event venues, meeting rooms, flexible office spaces, & building amenity centers. With hospitality at its core, each brand & product offers on-site culinary, in-room A/V, production services, & dedicated hospitality staffing resources.As the largest single provider of dedicated meeting & event venues in the U.S. & UK, & with a growing footprint of flexible office space, the Convene portfolio has a network of nearly 40 locations across nine global cities.
Learn more at https://convene.com/.

Were Here For You: 

At Convene, youll receive:

Health & Wellness

• Excellent health coverage for you & your family starting day one
• 24/7 virtual care through Centivo Care
• Employee Assistance Program: emotional well-being & support for everyday life
• Fertility & family planning through Kindbody

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off plus time off for your birthday
• A Holiday closure each year to allow all employees to unplug & recharge
• Paid time off for new parents: maternity, paternity, adoption

Financial Support & Benefits

• 401K plan with company matching
• Financial support for education: for attending conferences, taking courses, or gaining certifications

Professional Development & Recognition

• Continuous professional & personal development support
• Employee recognition & reward programs to mark achievements & milestones

Community & Impact

• Opportunities to volunteer, donate, & participate in community give-back initiatives
• The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team & the business in the work that you do

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