Lead, Research Engineering — NYC Hybrid

nypl; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

NYPL is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to oversee Research teams' work in developing tools for user discovery and access to over 20 million volumes. This hybrid role requires three days a week in-office collaboration in New York City. The successful candidate will manage daily operations, define strategic priorities, and mentor engineering talent to foster growth and innovation.

The position emphasizes technology management, stakeholder communication, and application optimization, integrating modern software development practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing software development projects and teams.
• In-depth knowledge of software engineering principles and practices.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily development work and priorities for Research engineering teams.
• Manage the work of 6-8 engineers, ensuring clear communication of priorities.
• Collaborate to build innovative applications for patrons and staff.

Skills

Team management

Software development

Mentoring

Collaboration

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Version control (Git)

Agile methodologies

Job description

NYPL is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to oversee Research teams' work in developing tools for user discovery and access to over 20 million volumes. This hybrid role requires three days a week in-office collaboration in New York City. The successful candidate will manage daily operations, define strategic priorities, and mentor engineering talent to foster growth and innovation.

The position emphasizes technology management, stakeholder communication, and application optimization, integrating modern software development practices.