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Are you passionate about building and leading high-performing engineering teams that deliver impactful, scalable software solutions? At Degreed, we’re looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology platforms. This is more than just a management role—it’s an opportunity to lead with purpose, drive technical excellence, and empower a talented team in a mission-driven environment.

As a people-first leader, you’ll coach and develop a team of skilled engineers while fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. You’ll work across disciplines to architect and deliver enterprise-grade applications that leverage the full power of Azure cloud services and the .NET ecosystem.

You’ll be at the heart of transforming how millions of learners around the world upskill every day—helping us scale our impact while maintaining the agility and excellence our users expect.

Key Skills
• Solid experience leading teams of highly skilled and self-organizing engineering teams.
• Excellent technical skills on the .NET stack and Azure ecosystem.
• Excellent people management and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong customer focus.
• Experience working with agile variants and the ability to adapt processes to fit project needs.
• Proficiency in using project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and career development to a team of software engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Manage software engineering projects using Agile methodologies in JIRA and document knowledge in Confluence.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration using tools like Slack.
• Drive technical excellence across the team by providing architectural guidance and promoting best practices.
• Oversee the development and deployment of cloud-native applications using Azure services including Event Hub, WebJobs, and related components.
• Ensure application performance monitoring and reliability using Datadog.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on business goals and technical strategies.
• Manage engineering deliverables, timelines, and budgets effectively.
• Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks to ensure project success.
• Collaborate with the DevOps and SRE teams to enhance deployment processes and system reliability.
• Establish and track KPIs to measure engineering team performance and product success.
• Partner with stakeholders to define and prioritize the product roadmap and technical initiatives.
• Manage resource planning and hiring to ensure the team has the necessary skills and capacity.

Requirements
• Proven experience in a senior software engineering leadership role.
• Strong understanding of Azure Cloud Services and architecture.
• Proficiency in C#, SQL, and .NET technologies.
• Experience with Azure Event Hub, WebJobs, and microservices-based applications.
• Knowledge of application performance monitoring and logging using Datadog.
• Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies and tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor, motivate, and inspire engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience managing distributed teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Background in developing enterprise-scale applications.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with security best practices in cloud-based applications.

Compensation

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The total pay range for this role is $170,000 - $200,000.
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

Benefits

We take care of our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and success.

View the full details here: https://px.sequoia.com/globalcompanybenefits

At Degreed, We Value

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion – We celebrate diverse perspectives and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute.

📈 Growth Mindset – Learning is at the heart of what we do. We empower our employees to continuously develop their skills and grow their careers in alignment with their unique strengths and aspirations.

🤝 Collaboration – The best ideas come from working together. We cultivate a culture of open communication, teamwork, and shared success.

By joining Degreed, you’ll be part of a community that values learning, collaboration, and meaningful impact. If you’re passionate about driving change through upskilling and workforce transformation, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our mission.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Degreed offers flexible work arrangements tailored to each role. Some positions are fully remote, while others follow a hybrid model for employees near an office. Please check the job details for role-specific requirements.

For remote and hybrid roles, you’ll collaborate virtually using tools like Zoom and Slack. This role may require prolonged computer use and stationary work, with the ability to interpret written and verbal communication effectively.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and adaptable work environment that enables every team member to thrive and do their best work.

Additional Information

Degreed is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, career development, compensation, and training.

💡 Accessibility & Accommodations

We are dedicated to full inclusion and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance, please let us know.

🔍 Fair Hiring Practices

In compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

📄 E-Verify Participation

Degreed participates in the E-Verify employment verification program.

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