Senior Software Engineering Manager

Job Description

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About The Team

The Williams-Sonoma eCommerce Engineering organization is seeking an energetic and talented Manager Software Engineering, Mobile to help deliver high-value, high-quality features to our industry-leading eCommerce sites. At Williams-Sonoma, we build 6 of the retail industry leading websites -- Williams-Sonoma, west elm, Mark and Graham, and the Pottery Barn family. Engineers working at WSI get to work across the entire functional domain. The full-stack engineer will work to extend our beautiful front-end user experience all the way through to enterprise services that support personalization, order management, and other server-side features.

Overview Of The Manager, Software Engineering Role

As a Software Engineering Sr Manager for Mobile apps, you'll manage Scrum teams engaged in multiple initiatives, including enhancements to native iOS app layers, android app layers, API layers respectively.

Responsibilities

• Attract, select, and retain critical talent for the team
• Coach team members in coding and development skills
• Provide clear, specific goals to the team and communicate performance feedback regularly through regular 1-1 meetings and performance reviews
• Participate as a member of the engineering leadership in setting and executing strategy for the team
• Facilitate Communities-of-Practice in critical technologies
• Facilitate and encourage continuous education efforts for your team both on key technologies and also the Williams-Sonoma business domain
• Estimate development effort, perform resource allocation and plan implementations and system rollouts
• Assist in continually improving the Engineering organization and making it a great place to work
• Develop a solid understanding of critical systems and processes
• Guide and counsel engineers on Williams-Sonoma Inc. policies and procedures
• Partner with Product and program management teams to define and track roadmaps, deliverables, and joint trade-off decisions

Criteria

• Demonstrated experience leading successful development efforts
• Experience inspiring and motivating people to fulfill their potential
• Ability to promote teamwork and establish a foundation of trust among team members
• An understanding of, and enthusiasm for, SCRUM management techniques
• Highly knowledgeable and skilled in software development practices and techniques including but not limited to-
• Code reviews and adherence to standards
• Automated unit and integration testing
• Expert skills in several of the following:
• Direct experience developing scalable mobile applications both in a native and hybrid form
• Mobile Information Architecture, including backward compatibility, instrumentation, analytics
• Strong command of swift, xCode, Kotlin, Java, flutter
• Good understanding of large-scale NodeJs, Vue.JS platform development
• Comfortable working on the server-side and/or deeply collaborating with backend teams
• Working knowledge of native app performance and optimization techniques
• Good web security knowledge (Cross-Site Scripting, SQL Injection, Input Validation)
• Ability to review and critique proposed designs and offer thoughtful feedback in a collegial fashion
• Skilled in writing and presenting -- able to craft needed messages, so they are clearly expressed and easily understood.
• Bachelor's degree -- or foreign equivalent -- in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or eight years of progressively responsible experience in software development
• 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred

We believe in People First

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. Our DEI initiatives prompt associate participation and engagement, aligning with our core vision to reflect the communities where we do business and put people first.

Benefits Just For You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial, and emotional health

Your Journey in Continued Learning

• in-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
• Resources for self-development
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops and learning program
• Speaker series

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This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

About Us

Our Company

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.