Manager Software Engineering - D&D Beyond

Join Wizards of the Coast as a Manager of Software 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!

Role Overview

As a Manager Software Engineer working on D&D, you will lead a new team responsible for rebuilding the core game data and rules actualization services for Wizards of the Coast’s (WotC) D&D digital toolset and marketplace, D&D Beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Development: Oversee the end-to-end development of D&D Beyond's new game data and rules actualization services, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Technical Guidance: Provide mentorship to a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UX designers, business intelligence, and multi-functional teams to define requirements and develop product roadmaps.
• Architecture and Implementation: Advise on architecting and implementing scalable and efficient web app solutions.
• Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies, providing recommendations on best practices and tools.
• Feedback and Improvement: Collaborate with partners to gather feedback, iterate on features, and continuously improve the flexibility of the rules actualization services and tools.

What You'll Bring

• Experience: 4+ years managing software engineering teams of 5 or more engineers, and 2+ years as a software engineer using web stack technologies.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of web app architecture, design patterns, and best practices. Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and Next.js is a plus.
• Cloud Experience: Familiarity with AWS (e.g., Lambda, Gateway, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS, Event Bridge).
• Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
• Passion for D&D: A passion for Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $147,520 - $249,600 per year.
• Benefits: Includes 401(k), vision insurance, medical, dental & vision insurance, paid vacation time & holidays, generous 401(k) match, paid parental leave, volunteer program, employee giving & matching gifts programs, tuition reimbursement, product discounts, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wizards 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.