Associate Engineering Manager

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Full-timeColombo, Sri Lanka

The Company

We are a globally based Software Developing & Data Processing Company. We provide a range of solutions to address our clients’ music reporting demands including Music & Audio Recognition, Cue Sheet Management, Music Asset Management and Programme Rights Management.

We are transforming the music and entertainment industry with market-leading technology by engineering the most advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms and Music Reporting Solutions so that whenever music is played in the world, we’re working behind the scenes to track it, deliver the data and help creators, rights holders and media companies track, report and monetize usage.

Our passion is building software that enhances the entertainment industry for all stakeholders. In 2021, we expanded to Japan with the acquisition of Breaker. This was followed in 2023 with the acquisition of Soundmouse, the leader in music cue sheet reporting and audio recognition. This has enabled us to expand our offerings and serve more of the entertainment ecosystem with market-leading technology and teams.

The Role

You will primarily support the growth and career development of your engineers and focus on building & developing high-performing and inclusive cross-functional teams, guiding them through any challenges that come with being a scaling tech company.

Responsibilities

  • Lead an Agile team.
  • Drive architecture design and technical discussions within the engineering team.
  • Inspire by being a software engineering role model
  • Communicate with business, product, and operations teams
  • Ensure the healthy delivery of the end product
  • Collaborate with engineering leadership to realize the company's vision in the entertainment industry
  • Motivate & Coach the team members while creating a fun atmosphere in the team
  • Improve the quality of the end product by leading code reviews, assuring code quality, and promoting best practices
  • Develop yourself by willingly learning more & more about technology and engineering teams.

Requirements

  • 5+ yrs working experience in creating and maintaining software systems in production environments including Backend/Frontend Web Development Framework (ideally with expertise in Fast API and AWS)
  • 1+ yrs in managing an engineering team, or working as the technical leader
  • Know-how in leading an Agile Team of Engineers
  • Able to design, implement and oversee engineering processes
  • In-depth understanding of Modern System Architectures, Design Patterns & Engineering Best Practices, Data Structures
  • Willingness to continuously learn and develop your skills
  • Excellent communication skills in English (verbal & written)

Benefits

  • Salaries pegged to USD πŸ’°
  • Hybrid Work Arrangement 🏠
  • Performance Bonus 🏦
  • Private Health Insurance πŸ₯
  • Paid Time Off 🌴
  • Accelerated Career Growth πŸ“š
  • Latest Tech Equipment πŸ’»
  • International Exposure πŸš€
  • Team Engagement Allowances 🎳
  • Free Mental Health Counselling πŸ—£οΈ
  • Exciting Company Events πŸ₯³
  • Paid Bereavement Leave πŸ“†

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