Manager, Software Engineering

Hollywood Software LLC•San Francisco, CA

27d•$150,000 - $173,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly responsible, detail-oriented engineering leader who combines strong hands-on software development expertise. This role focuses on building and maintaining complex, large-scale client applications and distributed systems while managing and mentoring technical team members. You will work within established codebases and architectures, emphasizing stability, reliability, data integrity, and long-term maintainability. The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating technical constraints, proactively identifying risks, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 5+ years of systems development experience; or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of systems development experience.
Hands-on experience using Claude/Claude Code and AI-assisted software development, including using AI tools for code generation, debugging, refactoring, testing, code review, and navigating complex codebases.
1-2 years’ experience supervising and/or mentoring others.
Experience aggregating data and working with massive amounts of data.
Proficient in several software languages.
Leadership and strategic vision.
Strong communication skills.
Strong expertise in React (preferred: Class Components) and Redux.
Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript.
Experience with CSS, NPM/Node, and Webpack.
Implementing authentication with MSAL and/or Okta.
C#, ASP.NET Core APIs.
SQL Server 2016+.
Build and release pipelines, including YAML-based configurations.
Variable management, release triggers, and approval workflows.
Diagnosing build/deployment failures.
Deployments to cloud environments.
Azure App Services.
App Registrations.
File Storage (including mounted storage).

Nice To Haves

Rentrak is unable to provide sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Lead product development initiatives and translate business needs into clear technical requirements.
Contribute to long-term architecture, system reliability, and overall technical strategy.
Develop, maintain, and enhance web and software applications using React (including Class Components), JavaScript/TypeScript, Redux, C#, ASP.NET Core, and SQL Server.
Implement and support authentication workflows (MSAL, Okta).
Support and troubleshoot build, release, deployment, and production processes.
Mentor and manage developers and/or QA team members, including code reviews and task guidance.
Ensure technical quality and guide teams toward high performance.
Collaborate across engineering and business groups to solve problems and deliver key projects.
Identify and mitigate risks proactively.
Manage multiple projects and ensure timely, stable delivery across cloud environments, including Azure App Services, App Registrations, and File Storage.