Software Development ManagerWe're looking for a Software Development Manager to lead our eCommerce engineering team — the team behind cardkingdom.com. You'll own the customer-facing storefront end to end: catalog, search, cart, checkout, account management, and the buying and selling experiences that serve Magic players worldwide. You'll build great teams and great software: a player/coach who is equal parts hands-on technologist, delivery leader, and people manager.Your team is full-stack with a front-end heart.
We run PHP/Laravel services over MySQL and Elasticsearch, behind modern JavaScript/TypeScript front-ends — and we care deeply about polished, responsive, accessible experiences that perform on every device. Site speed, SEO, and a frictionless path from search to checkout are business outcomes here, not afterthoughts: when cardkingdom.com is fast and reliable, the business grows.You'll stay close to the work — reviewing designs, pairing on hard problems, digging into production issues alongside the team, and occasionally writing code — always in service of teaching and raising the bar. You'll partner closely with our Principal Engineer(s), who set technical direction, and you'll champion consistency and alignment across the team's solutions rather than letting one-off approaches accumulate.Above all, you'll own predictable delivery against the roadmap: taking large, ambiguous initiatives, breaking them into incrementally shippable pieces, driving honest estimation even when information is incomplete, and leading your team to deliver reliably — quarter after quarter.You don't need to play Magic: The Gathering to thrive here.
But if you've ever sleeved a deck, chased down the last card for a Commander build, or just love serving a passionate community of enthusiasts — you'll feel right at home.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical leadership & stewardshipOperational ownershipDelivery & predictable executionPeople leadership & talentBusiness & cross-functional partnershipQualifications10+ years building software, including 3+ years at a senior level as an individual contributor3–5+ years managing and growing software engineering teamsStrong e-commerce domain experienceA track record of decomposing large, ambiguous programs and delivering them predictably and incrementally against a roadmapExperience estimating and forecasting work with ranges and real delivery dataHands-on fluency with generative-AI tooling for software developmentExperience operating live, business-critical systemsStrong knowledge of software architecture, modern design patterns, API design, distributed systems, and secure development practicesStrong knowledge of modern web technologiesEnough front-end fluency to hold a high bar for responsive, performant, accessible (WCAG), SEO-friendly experiencesExcellent communication and collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholdersBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experienceNice to HaveExperience with search/discovery, personalization, or recommendation systems at e-commerce scaleFamiliarity with AWS and with security practices like OWASPLocation / Work SchedulePrimary: Seattle (Ballard)Secondary: MonroeHybridJob Type / SalaryFull TimeExempt/Salary: Range from $185,000 - $210,000 depending on qualifications and experienceBenefitsPaid Time Off: 6 weeks accrued per year, 8 Company HolidaysHealth Benefits: Zero cost premium options for Medical, Dental, Vision InsuranceRetirement: 401(k) with 4% Safe Harbor match, no vesting periodFlexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings AccountsPre-Tax Commuter BenefitsSupplemental Life and AD&D InsuranceAccident, Critical Illness & Hospital Confinement PlansEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee DiscountEqual Opportunity EmploymentWe are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class.