Software Engineering Manager III (Growth)

TL;DR

Software Engineering Manager III (Growth): Leading a team of growth engineers to optimize in-app user experience and drive key business metrics with an accent on A/B testing, experimentation, and mobile app ecosystems. Focus on increasing experiment velocity, managing high-performing engineering talent, and aligning cross-departmental goals to improve user retention and growth.

Location: Must be based in the United States (distributed across corporate offices, Basecamps, or Connection Hubs).

Salary: $150,000 – $188,000 + annual bonus and equity.

Company

A high-growth tech company building products that optimize outdoor experiences and inspire confidence for adventurers in hunting, off-roading, backcountry, and fishing.

What you will do

• Lead the design, prioritization, and implementation of experiments to improve key growth metrics.
• Manage three or more direct reports, setting clear performance expectations and developing talent.
• Drive experiment velocity and quality at scale, including for greenfield initiatives.
• Lead cross-department projects by aligning groups around shared goals and outcomes.
• Monitor and report on KPIs related to user growth to senior leadership.
• Coach team members toward stronger innovation using test-and-iterate approaches.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States.
• At least five years of experience directly managing software engineers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Economics, Business, or relevant experience.
• Proven experience in growth engineering with a focus on mobile app growth and engagement.
• Strong technical background in software development and mobile app ecosystems.
• Experience with A/B testing, experimentation, and data analysis tools.

Nice to have

• Deep understanding of Growth Engineering principles vs. Product Engineering.
• Experience collaborating with data analysts and marketing teams.
• Experience working with feature flag systems.
• Experience leading through other leads or managers.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including a no-monthly-cost medical plan.
• 401k matching (100% for first 3%, 50% for 3-5%).
• Paid parental leave plan of 5 or 13 weeks.
• Flexible time away package including PTO, STO, VTO, and Holidays.
• Annual “Get Out, Get Active” funds and outdoor industry perks.
• Culture of experimentation and use of latest tooling, including AI.