Manager of Software Engineering, Turnitin
Plagiarism detection software
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Plagiarism detection software
501-1000 employees
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501-1000 employees
Company mission
To ensure the integrity of global education and research.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is not only technically proficient but also an empathetic, influential leader who fosters a positive and high-performing engineering culture
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline OR equivalent work experience
- Experience collaborating across time zones and geographies, with a flexible and adaptable working style
- Strong hands-on engineering skills with a solid understanding of modern software development practices
- Experience using javascript frameworks and Java within a AWS serverless environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of working with globally distributed engineering and product teams
- Proven project management experience, with the ability to effectively prioritize and deliver on multiple initiatives
- Deep understanding of software development methodologies, tools, and processes
- Experience in engineering leadership roles across multiple teams, including hiring, mentoring, and team development
- A strong track record of coaching and mentoring both individual contributors and peers
- Ability to influence and motivate teams to achieve their best performance
- Hands-on experience with scalable front-end and back-end applications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challenges
- Experience in a similar role in a high-tech environment
What the job involves
- We are looking for a self-sufficient, highly motivated Software Engineering Manager to lead and maintain products within the Turnitin Integrity portfolio. This is a leadership role that requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and strong people management abilities
- As an Engineering Manager, you will work closely with Product Managers, Customer Success teams, and other Engineering teams across the globe, ensuring seamless collaboration. You must be skilled at prioritization, problem-solving, and context switching, as your time will be distributed across multiple projects
- This is a people-first leadership role, where you will manage individual contributors (ICs), provide feedback, mentor, coach, and support career development.
- Lead and Empower Engineering Teams. Oversee and manage a highly efficient engineering team, ensuring they are aligned with company objectives and consistently deliver high-impact results. Collaborate seamlessly with globally distributed engineering teams, product managers, and solution architects to drive alignment and innovation. Provide hands-on leadership by setting clear, measurable goals, fostering accountability, and inspiring a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- People Management and Development. Take full responsibility for managing and supporting the individuals within your globally distributed team. Build an environment where engineers feel valued, motivated, and empowered to perform at their best. Conduct regular one-on-ones, provide constructive feedback to help team members grow their skills. Actively promote team well-being, collaboration, and a culture of psychological safety
- Drive Technical Excellence and Delivery. Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to define, develop, and implement best practices, ensuring efficient processes for delivery, architecture, and team operations. Oversee technical roadmaps, delivery milestones, and deadlines, ensuring alignment with broader business goals. Partner with cross-functional teams (Solution Architects, UX, Security, DevOps, Customer Success, Product Management) to deliver high-quality products on time, while addressing cross-departmental dependencies and challenges
- Provide Technical Leadership and Oversight. Provide cross-functional technical oversight with the Tech Lead to drive and maintain engineering excellence across products. Partner closely with the team's Tech Lead throughout the Product Development Life Cycle to ensure clear alignment and seamless delivery
- Analyze Metrics and Drive Continuous Improvement. Use quality metrics and development analytics to evaluate team performance and identify opportunities for optimization. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, tactfully and empathetically communicating areas where processes or practices can be refined to maximize efficiency and impact
- Innovate and Stay Current. Stay up to date with the latest tools, frameworks, and development methodologies. Proactively bring recommendations for change and innovation to leadership and the team, ensuring the organization remains at the cutting edge of technology and practices
- Promote Transparency and Communication. Foster an open, transparent team environment where feedback flows freely. Actively communicate progress, decisions, and updates to stakeholders across the organization, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and mission
- Ownership and Accountability. Take passionate ownership of the software your team builds, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and meets customer needs. Lead by example, inspiring teams to take pride in their work and embrace a sense of responsibility for the success of the products they deliver
- Collaborate Across Teams. Build strong relationships with peers and collaborators across engineering, product, customer support, and sales teams. Ensure that the team’s work is communicated effectively and that external stakeholders remain informed and aligned
Our take
Turnitin has a global reputation for being one of the best plagiarism detection software's on the market. It’s well-earned, too. Besides simple paraphrasing plagiarism, its software also employs sophisticated techniques like identifying macro replacement and analysing metadata to weed out essay mill papers.
Academic plagiarism has become increasingly complex over the years, exacerbated in part by the COVID period of online schooling, and in part by a skyrocketing rise in computer literacy and plagiarism tricks. Software like Turnitin is therefore playing an increasingly crucial role in maintaining academic integrity. Additionally, it helps understaffed institutions ease the burden placed on a teaching workforce which are, in some regions, perilously close to collapse.
Turnitin is not without its issues, however. Some institutions lean too heavily on the software, and essay mills have begun using Turnitin software to prove product authenticity. Historically, Turnitin has neatly addressed these problems by releasing new or improved capabilities including Chat GPT screening updates in 2023. If it can continue to demonstrate remarkable competence and proactive development in this regard, Turnitin’s glowing reputation seems assured.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Social impact programs
- Charity donation matching
- Paid volunteer days
- Employee Resource Groups
- Great Place To Work community
- Virtual and in-person team events
- Tuition reimbursement
- Action & Ownership recognition
- Focused development plan
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Annual learning festival
- Remote-first working arrangements
- Mental health & coaching support
- Wellness/Home office allowance
- Company & national holidays
- Self-care days
Company HQ
Downtown, Oakland, CA
Leadership
Chris Caren
(CEO)Held a number of senior positions at major corporations, including serving as a GM at Microsoft, and a board member at Avetta, Liaison International, Illuminate Education, and The IRONMAN Group. They are additionally a member of YPO and chairman of Procare Solutions.
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