Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

The Athletic Media Company

The Athletic Media Company

501-1,000 employees

Digital sports news and analysis platform

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$180k - $220kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

This is a remote role in the US and Canada only.

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
PHP
JavaScript
MySQL
Data Science
AWS
iOS/Swift
Marketing
Web Development
Android Development
Requirements
  • 2+ years experience managing an engineering team.
  • Experience leading a team building both web or iOS/Android products.
  • Direct experience scaling a small to medium/large team highly desired.
  • Prior experience working with/supporting AWS, PHP, JS & MySQL desired.
  • Enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
  • Passion for sports is understandable, but not required.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the engineering team as they deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Make technology and hiring decisions to meet anticipated demands and scale.
  • Evaluate trade-offs and effectively prioritize tasks within the team in alignment with strategic initiatives and company goals.
  • Develop and implement engineering practices to support quality, reliability, scalability or our products and services.
  • Ensure your team and stakeholders have visibility around the whole development lifecycle and key progress indicators.
  • Coordinate and deliver product releases across web, and mobile apps, as well as deployment of services to support our products.
  • Collaborate closely with product, design, data science, and marketing teams to define strategy and execute on your roadmap.
  • Hold regular 1:1s, evaluate performance, and provide consistent productive feedback.
  • Help engineers learn the skills needed to advance in their career.
  • Contribute to important company-wide initiatives like diversity and inclusion, technical brand, and hiring process.
The Athletic Media Company

The Athletic Media Company

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The Athletic provides detailed sports news, stories, scores, schedules, and podcasts for sports enthusiasts. Its product features in-depth coverage from experienced writers, offering breaking news and insightful analysis on major leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and international sports such as Formula One and soccer. The Athletic operates on a subscription-based model, allowing users to access premium content that is not available for free, which helps the company focus on high-quality journalism without relying heavily on advertising. This approach sets The Athletic apart from competitors by prioritizing quality over quantity, catering specifically to dedicated sports fans who seek comprehensive information about their favorite teams and athletes. The goal of The Athletic is to provide a valuable service to passionate sports fans, ensuring they stay informed with exclusive stories and smart analysis.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$135.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in women's sports boosts The Athletic's market potential.
  • Hiring high-profile journalists strengthens The Athletic's editorial team.
  • New podcast series diversify content offerings, engaging broader audiences.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from free sports content providers threatens The Athletic's subscription model.
  • Reliance on high-profile journalists poses risks if negotiations fail.
  • Social media platforms offering free updates challenge The Athletic's premium content focus.

What makes The Athletic Media Company unique

  • The Athletic offers in-depth sports coverage from top-tier writers.
  • It operates on a subscription model, focusing on quality over quantity.
  • The company provides exclusive content not available for free elsewhere.

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Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Short & Long Term Disability

Free Subscription

Competitive Health Care

HSA & FSA

Commuter Benefits