Software Engineering Manager

What You Have

• A BA/BS in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent college-level education
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience
• 2+ years of experience leading a team of 3+ software engineers
• Experience coaching engineers, providing direct and constructive feedback, and supporting their professional development
• Experience translating product or business priorities into technical plans and driving a team toward successful delivery
• The ability to stay technically engaged enough to guide design decisions, evaluate tradeoffs, and help engineers work through difficult problems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to create clarity when priorities or requirements are ambiguous
• A track record of building healthy, effective engineering teams while holding a high bar for quality and accountability
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools and the ability to evaluate their output critically as part of a responsible engineering workflow
• Sound judgment regarding data privacy, intellectual property, security, and the appropriate use of confidential information when working with AI tools
• Strong technical judgment and a foundation in software architecture, design, data structures, and algorithms
• Fluency with Java, Go, C++, Python, or a similar programming language (we code primarily in Java and Go)
• Experience recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding software engineers
• Openness to new technologies, new ways of working, and creative solutions
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment
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• Pay ranges at Yext are established based on an analysis of salaries for positions with a similar level of accountability and impact in the relevant labor market. Salary levels are expected to change to reflect an employee’s job performance (results and impact) over time. Salaries at the time of hire are typically offered in the lower to middle of the above-referenced range in order to provide the opportunity to reflect performance-based increases over time. In addition to base salaries, employees at Yext are typically eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision benefits; life insurance; short term and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement plan; and vacation and sick leave. Successful candidates may also be eligible for variable pay programs based on performance relative to goals and targets.
• Yext is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a results-driven, engaging culture where every employee has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Company, perform at the highest possible level, and grow their skills and capabilities. Yext welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds and demographics, and does not engage in discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic recognized under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. The Company believes a broad variety of life experiences across the Yext team is critical to its mission to help every business in the world be visible everywhere customers search. By seeking out fresh perspectives and fostering a positive interview experience and employee experience, Yext can remain at the forefront of innovation, and better serve its customers.
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