Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

We’re seeking a Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering to lead two critical engineering teams that are responsible for building the next generation content and digital asset management tools for the creative and production teams across our Studios, including Magic the Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons, and Duel Masters. These modern tools will power creative processes, enable scale and integrations across the enterprise.

If you’re passionate about engineering excellence, mentoring others, and building scalable systems come join us.

Responsibilities of a Senior Engineering Manager:

• Leading teams and defining the technical direction by coordinating software development, maintenance, and modernization of internal business systems.
• Work closely with Product, Design and Enterprise teams to define priorities, scope projects, and align roadmaps across both teams.
• Support the gradual transition from legacy to modern systems by developing and implementing migration plans that minimize risk and improve long-term value.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and career development support to engineers at all levels.
• Advocate for engineering guidelines that prioritize maintainability, performance, scalability, and security.
• Drive project execution by setting clear goals, improving delivery processes, and removing blockers.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, innovation, and continuous learning.

What You Will Bring:

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in an engineering management or team leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology; or comparable work experience.
• Robust technical knowledge spanning legacy and current tech stacks; leading teams that uphold expansive enterprise systems.
• Proven track record of managing third-party outsourcing vendors or distributed teams on complex projects.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based architectures (preferably AWS), modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React), backend services (e.g., Go, Python, or C#), and database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL).
• Demonstrated success leading multi-team efforts, including migration projects or platform transitions.
• Excellent communication and people leadership skills — able to align cross-functional teams and advocate for your engineers.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, continuous integration, and deployment practices.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), DAM (Digital Asset Management), or CMS (Content Management) systems.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform), Kubernetes, or Akamai.
• Enthusiasm for or familiarity with Magic: The Gathering gameplay and mechanics.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.

The base salary range for this position is $182,100.00 to $273,100.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
• Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
• Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
• Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
• Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!

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