Engineering Manager Job New York City New York USA,IT/Tech

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Job Description

Bring a Trailer is part of the Hearst Autos family. BaT Auctions are the best way to buy and sell classic, collector, and enthusiast vehicles. We curate vehicles submitted by our audience and craft transparent auction listings that present the vehicles as they are—without superlatives or dubious used-car-lot language. BaT's ever-growing community of knowledgeable users vets each listing so potential buyers can bid with confidence.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Engineering Manager to lead a team of talented senior and mid-level software engineers. This team will be instrumental in migrating our auction platform from Word Press to a cutting-edge AWS serverless architecture. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, proven leadership capabilities, and a passion for delivering on high-impact projects.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities :

Lead, mentor, and manage a cross-functional team of senior and mid-level software engineers
Ability to perform hands-on development as an individual contributor
Drive the successful migration of our auction site from Word Press to AWS serverless infrastructure
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and project timelines
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, code quality, and agile best practices
Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance throughout the migration process
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success
Manage resource allocation, performance reviews, and professional development for team members

Qualifications:

7+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Strong background in AWS serverless technologies (Lambda, API Gateway, Dynamo

DB, etc.)
Proficiency in modern programming languages such as JavaScript, Typescript, Node, React, and Python
Experience with migrating legacy systems
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams

Preferred

Skills:

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Dev Ops practices, and infrastructure as code
Experience with modern web architectural patterns
AWS certification:
Developer or Solution Architect
Familiarity with Word Press architecture and development
Experience in agile development methodologies
Domain knowledge of auctions, two-sided marketplaces, or e-commerce platforms is a plus

This is a full-time, remote position with occasional travel required. Please note that we can only consider applicants from the following states: CA, CO, DE, FL, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, NC, NM, OH, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, WI. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in California or New York. The reasonable estimate, if hired in California or New York, is $190,000-$225,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in California or New York. For all other locations not listed above, the reasonable estimate is $171,000-$207,000.

A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education. Hearst provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance…


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