Senior Manager, Engineering (REMOTE)

Splice; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 136,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative platform is searching for a Senior Engineering Manager for Data Engineering. This remote role involves leading a team to build and scale the data platform, establishing technical vision, and ensuring engineering excellence. The ideal candidate has proven expertise in technical leadership, outstanding organizational skills, and experience with agile methodologies. Benefits include competitive pay, unlimited PTO, comprehensive health coverage, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay with annual reviews and equity opportunities

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with immediate vesting

12 weeks of fully paid parental leave

Annual learning budget and leadership programs

Inclusive events and vibrant Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in technical leadership within a cross-functional and distributed team environment.
• Outstanding communication, organizational skills, and a user-centric mindset.
• Experience implementing agile methodologies, particularly Kanban and/or Lean.
• Experience leading teams building production features for SaaS applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Data Engineers and Tech Leads.
• Define the long-term data engineering roadmap in partnership with Product, Analytics, and Infrastructure.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, data quality, and collaboration.
• Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability for delivery.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Job description

Splice is a creative platform for people who make music. A subscription to Splice inspires and accelerates creative success for digital music creators with an industry‑leading catalog of sounds and samples and an expanding AI stack.

LOCATION:

REMOTE

THE ROLE:

As a Senior Engineering Manager for Data Engineering, you will lead and grow a team responsible for building, scaling, and evolving our data platform, pipelines, and analytics infrastructure. You will drive the technical vision for how data is collected, modeled, and delivered to power operational, strategic, and ML/AI goals across the company.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Data Engineers and Tech Leads focused on data pipelines, warehousing, and platform development.
• Define the long‑term data engineering roadmap in partnership with Product, Analytics, and Infrastructure.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, data quality, and collaboration across teams.
• Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability for delivery and operational health.
• Stay updated on the latest technologies, best practices, and industry trends in software development.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to shape technical strategy and achieve buy‑in across the organization.
• Champion and advocate for engineering best practices, code quality, and scalability to maintain high standards across projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven expertise in technical leadership within a cross‑functional and distributed team environment.
• Outstanding communication, organizational skills, and a user‑centric mindset.
• Experience implementing agile methodologies, particularly Kanban and/or Lean.
• Experience leading teams building production features for SaaS applications.
• Proficient in strategy planning and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated expertise in guiding senior engineers and identifying growth avenues for their continuing development.
• Proven track record of mentoring and coaching early‑career engineers in both personal development and business impact.

SPLICE BENEFITS:

• Compensation & Equity: Competitive pay with annual reviews and equity opportunities.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO to recharge and thrive.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company match.
• Parental Support: 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for non‑birthing parents, and 18‑20 weeks for birthing parents.
• Flexible Work Options: Work remotely or connect at our office hubs and creative spaces worldwide.
• Professional Growth: Annual learning budget, leadership programs, and team ambassador opportunities.
• Community & Connection: Inclusive events, team meet‑ups, and vibrant Employee Resource Groups.

The national pay range for this role is $180,000 - $225,000. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience.

Splice is an Equal Opportunity Employer Splice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.