About WeTheHobby
WeTheHobby is a fast-growing sports entertainment company bringing fans together through live-streamed breaks, eCommerce, and real-time community experiences . Headquartered in Rochester, NY, were building platforms that connect collectors and fans worldwide.
We value creativity, innovation, and collaboration and were looking for leaders who want to shape the future of sports entertainment technology.
The Role
Were seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead our development team and drive the technical direction of our platforms. In this role, youll focus on managing people , shaping architecture, and ensuring delivery . You will not be coding day-to-day, but you will guide technical strategy, review design decisions, and make sure the engineering team is building scalable, reliable systems.
This is a high-visibility role with responsibility for both engineering outcomes and team growth.
What Youll Do
- Lead & Mentor Manage, coach, and support a team of software engineers, helping them grow both technically and professionally
- Architectural Oversight Set high-level technical direction, review system designs, and ensure scalability, performance, and reliability
- Code Quality Review code at a design / architecture level to ensure alignment with standards (without direct coding responsibilities)
- Drive Delivery Oversee execution of projects and ensure timely delivery of backend and frontend initiatives
- Foster Collaboration Partner with product, design, and business stakeholders to align engineering output with company goals
- Ensure Best Practices Champion agile workflows, CI / CD pipelines, automated testing, and security standards
- Recruit & Grow Help attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent as the team expands
What Were Looking For
Must-Haves
7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in an engineering management roleStrong technical foundation in backend systems architecture (preferably .NET)Proven experience leading teams and making architectural decisionsFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS or similar) and modern software development practicesExcellent communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and business contextsNice-to-Haves
Experience managing teams building real-time, event-driven, or streaming platformsFamiliarity with eCommerce, payments, or large-scale transactional systemsPrevious experience scaling teams from small to mid-sized organizationsInterest in sports, collectibles, or fan-driven communitiesWhy Join Us?
Impact : Lead the engineering team that powers one of the most innovative platforms in sports entertainmentLeadership : Influence technical strategy and culture without the pressure of being hands-on in the codebaseGrowth : Step into a high-visibility role with opportunities for advancement as the company scalesCulture : A supportive, inclusive team that values collaboration and innovationCompensation
Salary : Up to $150,000 , based on experience, depending on experience and skillsBenefits package including health, dental, vision, PTO, and more