Software Engineering Manager

Topgolf; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Topgolf is seeking an Engineering Manager for Memberships to lead and grow a full‑stack team responsible for guest-facing experiences and the backend services that power them. You will own delivery of the Memberships roadmap end to end, guide architecture, enforce coding standards, and partner with product, design, QA, and platform engineering to translate business priorities into a clear plan.

The role requires strong communication, ownership, and hands-on problem solving across Go, Vue.js,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering with full-stack breadth.
• 2+ years directly managing software engineers incl. hiring and performance.
• 3+ years building backend services in Go.
• 2+ years building front-end apps with Vue.js.
• 2+ years working with PostgreSQL or similar relational DBs.
• 1+ year experience with AI-assisted software development practices.
• Python knowledge is a plus; familiarity with cloud platforms and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead, grow, and manage a team of full-stack engineers for Memberships systems.
• Set goals, run 1:1s, and foster ownership and continuous improvement.
• Balance workload and staffing across Memberships initiatives.
• Guide architecture and design decisions across Memberships stack.
• Set engineering standards, code quality, testing, and release processes.
• Own end-to-end delivery of the Memberships roadmap and post-launch monitoring.
• Partner with product, design, QA, and platform engineering to translate needs into roadmap.
• Represent the team in cross-functional planning and architecture discussions.

Skills

Architectural judgment

Ownership & accountability

Communication

Team leadership

Go

Vue.js

PostgreSQL

Python

AWS/GCP/Azure

CI/CD

Code reviews

AI-assisted development

Tools

Go

Vue.js

PostgreSQL

Python

AWS

CI/CD

Docker

Job description

The Engineering Manager, Memberships leads the team responsible for building and operating Topgolf’s Memberships systems, from guest-facing membership experiences through the backend services that power them. This role owns the people, process, and delivery of the Memberships engineering team, while staying technically credible across a full stack built on Go, Vue.js, and PostgreSQL.RequirementsLead, grow, and manage a team of full-stack engineers building Memberships systems, including hiring, performance management, career development, and mentorshipSet clear goals and expectations for the team, run effective 1:1s, and build a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvementBalance workload and staffing across Memberships initiatives, escalating resourcing gaps and continuity risks earlyGuide architecture and design decisions across Memberships systems, drawing on full-stack experience spanning Go, Vue.js, PostgreSQL, and API designSet engineering standards and best practices for code quality, testing, and release processes, and stay close to the codebase through code reviews and hands-on problem solving on critical issuesOwn delivery of the Memberships roadmap end to end, from technical planning through implementation, QA, release, and post-launch monitoring, ensuring systems are observable, testable, secure, and built to scale with guest demandPartner with product, design, QA, and platform engineering to translate guest needs and business priorities into a clear, prioritized Memberships roadmapRepresent the Memberships team in cross-functional planning and architecture discussions, communicating progress, risks, and tradeoffs to engineering leadership and business stakeholdersCritical SkillsStrong architectural judgment and the ability to balance technical debt, delivery speed, and long-term maintainabilityExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to calibrate messaging for engineers and executive stakeholders alikeStrong sense of ownership, accountability, and drive to elevate team capabilityDemonstrated ability to build trust and collaborate across product, design, QA, and platform engineering teamsWorking knowledge of Python is a plusFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern CI/CD practicesExperience operating in a fast-paced, evolving product environment with shifting prioritiesFamiliarity with AI-assisted software development practices and tooling7+ Years Professional software engineering experience, with full-stack breadth across backend and front-end development2+ Years Experience directly managing software engineers, including hiring, performance management, and career development3+ Years Building backend services in Go2+ Years Building front-end applications with Vue.js2+ Years Working with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases1+ Years Experience with AI-assisted software development practices and tooling1+ Years Experience in Memberships, subscription, or loyalty systemsBENEFITSFree Play & 1/2 price food! Health, dental, vision, 401(k) team member match, free mental well-being platform – and that’s just for starters for those who qualify.ADAThe above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.EEO StatementTopgolf is a global sports and entertainment community and is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. As an affirmative action employer, Topgolf also takes steps to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for our Guests, Associates, business partners, vendors, and the communities we serve.Topgolf is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.Topgolf Entertainment Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Topgolf will not pay fees for unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. 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