Software Engineering Manager, Web

Sanity CMS; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

Flexible work environment

Competitive stock options program

Job summary

Sanity CMS is seeking an experienced web leader to own the web product experience. Your role involves leading a team of engineers, defining project roadmaps, and innovating web solutions using AI. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of web engineering experience, including 1-3 years in leadership, and are skilled in driving web performance metrics.

You will collaborate across functions to create impactful web initiatives and transform how digital content is developed and optimized. Join a diverse team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of content operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in web engineering, with 1-3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong technical background in modern web development.
• Experience turning a website into a measurable growth engine.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 2+ engineers.
• Define web roadmap and prioritize projects.
• Leverage AI tools to build scalable web experiences.
• Run A/B tests and improve user engagement.

Skills

Web engineering experience

Leadership in tech teams

AI tools application

Cross-functional collaboration

Web performance optimization

Strong communication skills

Job description

At Sanity.io, we’re building the future of AI-powered Content Operations. Our AI Content Operating System gives teams the freedom to model, create, and automate content the way their business works, accelerating digital development and supercharging content operations efficiency. Companies like SKIMS, Figma, Riot Games, Anthropic, COMPLEX, Nordstrom, Arc’teryx, and Morningbrew are using Sanity to power and automate their content operations.

In this role, you’ll own the web experience as a product at Sanity. You’ll lead a team of engineers while also scoping projects, driving the roadmap, and partnering cross‑functionally to deliver high‑impact initiatives. You’ll play a key role in shifting the web team from reactive execution to proactive innovation, leveraging AI to redefine how modern web experiences are built and optimized.

Do you love variety? If switching between leading your team, defining the roadmap, launching experiments, and building high‑impact features sounds like the perfect week, this role is for you.

What you will do:

Lead and develop the web team: manage and mentor a team of 2+ engineers, foster a high‑performing culture, and ensure strong execution across projects

Own the web roadmap: define priorities, scope projects, and drive delivery aligned with company growth goals

Transform web into a product: shift the team from reactive support to proactive opportunity identification and innovation

Drive AI-native web experiences: leverage Sanity’s platform and emerging AI tools to build scalable, personalized, and dynamic web experiences

Partner cross‑functionally: work closely with marketing, design, and product teams to deliver cohesive and impactful initiatives

Lead experimentation and optimization: run A/B tests, iterate on user journeys, and continuously improve conversion and engagement

Own web performance and metrics: be accountable for key KPIs such as conversion rates, engagement, and traffic quality, and build systems to track and optimize them

Balance leadership and hands‑on work: contribute technically where needed while guiding the team and ensuring delivery

About you:

Based in: San Francisco (preferably) or London alternatively

8+ years of experience in web engineering, with 1–3+ years in a leadership or team lead role

Strong technical background in modern web development (frontend or full‑stack)

Experience owning or contributing to high‑impact marketing or product websites

Product mindset: comfortable defining problems, prioritizing work, and driving outcomes—not just executing tasks

Experience working cross‑functionally with marketing, design, and product teams

Familiarity with experimentation, analytics, and growth optimization

Interest or experience in applying AI tools and workflows to web development and content

Strong communication skills and ability to align stakeholders across functions

What set you apart:

Experience turning a website into a measurable growth engine

Strong point of view on how AI will transform web experiences and content operations

Experience with personalization, experimentation platforms, or data‑driven optimization

Background working in fast‑moving, ambiguous environments where you helped define direction

Experience with headless CMS platforms, content infrastructure, or developer tools

Track record of improving key business metrics through web initiatives

What we can offer:

A highly‑skilled, inspiring, and supportive team

Positive, flexible, and trust‑based work environment that encourages long‑term professional and personal growth

A global, multi‑culturally diverse group of colleagues and customers

Comprehensive health plans and perks

A healthy work‑life balance that accommodates individual and family needs

Competitive stock options program and location‑based salary

Sanity.io pledges to be an organization that reflects the globally diverse audience that our product serves. We believe that in addition to hiring the best talent, a diversity of perspectives, ideas, and cultures leads to the creation of better products and services. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity.