[Remote] Manager, Software Engineering (Back End & Integrations) - Fandango

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VERSANT is an industry-changing media and entertainment business, home to trusted brands that shape culture and inform audiences. They are seeking a Manager, Software Engineering (Back End & Integrations) to lead a team in building scalable systems for their Entertainment platform, focusing on backend services and APIs while fostering team development and collaboration.ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, with a strong focus on people development, performance management, and career growthOwn the design, development, and delivery of backend systems, APIs, and partner integrations, ensuring scalability, reliability, and securityApproach backend systems as products, designing for flexibility, extensibility, and long-term maintainability rather than short-term solutionsAnticipate future use cases and evolving business needs, reducing rework by building adaptable and well-architected systemsDrive cross-functional execution with Product, SRE, and Operations to deliver high-quality solutions and resolve production issues effectivelyEstablish and evolve engineering best practices across code quality, testing, deployment, and system designOversee API architecture and third-party integrations, including authentication, compliance, and platform scalabilityChampion the effective use of AI tools across the development lifecycle (e.g., code generation, testing, observability), ensuring they are applied thoughtfully to the right problemsSkills5+ years of backend or full-stack software engineering experience, with 2+ years in an engineering management or technical leadership roleStrong foundation in system design, APIs, distributed systems, and modern backend architecturesExperience leading teams, including coaching, performance management, and developing engineers over timeExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), infrastructure, and deployment practicesProven ability to lead projects end-to-end and collaborate effectively across engineering, product, and operationsExperience with data storage technologies (SQL and NoSQL), microservices, and service-oriented architecturesFamiliarity with third-party integrations, API development, and production troubleshootingPractical experience using AI-powered development tools, with strong judgment on when and how to apply them effectivelyExperience designing systems with a long-term, product-oriented mindset, balancing immediate delivery needs with scalability, flexibility, and maintainabilityBenefitsCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefitsFully remote work environment with intentional in-person connection (~10% travel for team collaboration and key moments that matter)Health insuranceRetirement plansPaid time offCompany OverviewVersant Media is a media company that offers television and digital entertainment services. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://versantmedia.com.Company H1B SponsorshipVersant Media has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 11 in 2026. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.