Software Engineering Manager, DistroKid

EU/UK ONLY

€115-175k

For UK: £100,000 - £150,000 GBP + Equity potential

PHP

SQL

CSS

HTML

JavaScript

Python

Java

Node.js

Senior and Expert level

Remote from Europe, UK

More information about location

Online tools and services for the music industry

Be an early applicant

Online tools and services for the music industry

101-200 employees

B2CMusicFlexible workingEntertainmentSaaS

Be an early applicant

€115-175k

For UK: £100,000 - £150,000 GBP + Equity potential

PHP

SQL

CSS

HTML

JavaScript

Python

Java

Node.js

Senior and Expert level

Remote from Europe, UK

More information about location

101-200 employees

B2CMusicFlexible workingEntertainmentSaaS

Company mission

To provide high quality tools and services that help artists at any level be prolific.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience
Engineering team management experience required (3+ years preferred), Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience
7+ years of working directly within engineering teams
3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience partnering with product or program management teams
Strong software development skills in JavaScript, Node.js, SQL, CSS, HTML, and languages such as Java, PHP, Python, or similar
Strong understanding of cloud environments and toolchains
Strong written and oral communication skills
Desire to work in a diverse team
Knowledge and operational experience in developing and scaling event-driven services
Understanding of full-stack software development
Hands-on experience with Agile and Scrum software development methodologies

What the job involves

With your excellent technical and leadership skills, you will lead engineers with technical expertise and a high level of emotional intelligence
As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead by optimizing toward autonomy, ownership, accountability, empowerment, and the overall health of the team
You will guide a team of engineers on large-scale products and services while working closely with stakeholders to define product goals and priorities
As a manager, you will work with functional peers to set the strategy and mission for teams
You will direct a team and will often lead day-to-day work, the development of direct reports, and be responsible for the software architecture, quality, scalability, and delivery of work
You will help guide the creation, improvement, and growth of cutting-edge tools and products for musicians around the world, including our video distribution platform, instant mastering, and artist tools
You will forge the effort in pursuing our vision for artists to be prolific at any level
Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals. Align strategy, processes, and managing across teams
Set clear expectations with team members based on their level and role and aligned with the goals of the organization on an extended scale. Meet regularly with direct reports to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching
Develop the long-term technical vision and roadmap within, and often beyond, the scope of your teams. Evolve the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs
Oversee systems designs within the scope of the broader area, and review product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems
Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices
Passion for technology (e.g., personal projects, open-source involvement)
Show clear communication within the organization and teams
Strategize with senior leaders across multiple functions within the organization
Enthusiasm for music is a +!

Application process

Only CVs of 4 pages or fewer will be considered
Video call with internal recruiter (45 minutes)
4 interviews after call with recruiter

Our take

Distribution is vital for independent music acts to break out, but hard to navigate, especially without financial backing. Getting music into online stores and onto streaming platforms can take time that artists and labels often can’t afford to waste.

DistroKid is a cost-effective and speedy distribution service that sells itself on its quick turnaround. It claims it can get your music live on streaming platforms within 24-48 hours, all with a flat, annual fee that allows you to upload unlimited songs. Another selling point is the platform's lack of a royalty fee, allowing artists to keep 100% of the music they sell via DistroKid’s service.

Distrokid's extra promotional tools and a no-fuss, easy-to-navigate platform give musicians agency over their songs, and the platform has millions of users and positive testimonials to match.