Lead Software Development Engineer - D&D Beyond

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development for D&D Beyond's VTT functionality, including design, development, testing, and deployment, ensuring a smooth process throughout.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, business intelligence and multi-functional teams to define requirements, develop product roadmaps, and continuously improve the user experience of the D&D Beyond site.
• Advise on architecting and implementing scalable and efficient web app solutions, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and maintainability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in web app development and provide recommendations on standard processes and tools.
• Collaborate with partners to gather feedback, iterate on features, and continuously improve the user experience of the D&D Beyond site.

Qualifications

• 2+ years demonstrated ability managing software engineering teams of 5 or more engineers.
• 2+ years prior experience as a software engineer using web stack technologies and building web apps in the cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Strong knowledge of web app architecture, design patterns, and standard processes.
• Solid understanding of web app performance optimization, security, and usability principles.
• Experience driving operational excellence processes and using observability tools for monitoring, logging, and tracing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical partners.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, Three.js, and Next.js.
• Familiarity with AWS (e.g., Lambda, Gateway, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS, Event Bridge).
• Familiarity with C# and .NET framework.
• Experience working with geographically dispersed partners.
• A passion for Dungeons & Dragons (D&D).

Pay

The pay transparency range for this role is listed below. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.

Pay Range
$144,100 - $216,100 USD

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Time Off to Recharge
• Financial Well-being
• Life & Family Support
• Volunteer and Community Initiatives
• Learning & Development
• Exclusive Perks