Manager, Software Engineering

Title: Manager, Software Engineering

Location: Playa Vista

Type: Full-time

Workplace: hybrid

Category: Software

Job Description:

Hi, We're Centerfield.

Supercharged customer acquisition. Centerfield delivers outcome-based digital marketing solutions and personalized omnichannel experiences for the world's leading brands. Powered by our proprietary Dugout platform, Centerfield acquires customers at scale for leading residential service, insurance, e-commerce, and B2B brands. Centerfield's digital experiences and digital brands, such as Business.com and BroadbandNow.com, reach more than 150 million in-market shoppers annually. Centerfield is headquartered in Silicon Beach and is proud to be recognized by Built in LA as a Best Place to Work in Los Angeles.

If you are currently an active Centerfield employee, please visit our internal jobs board to submit your application.

The Opportunity...

We're looking for a hands-on Software Engineering Manager to lead our high-performing Web Engineering team. You'll be responsible for managing a team of 6 full-time engineers and 4 offshore contractors, building and maintaining dozens of high-velocity landing pages used in paid media campaigns across social and search. These pages are typically simple, high-impact one-pagers built for speed, scale, and conversion. You'll lead the engineering team that builds them, working closely with product managers, designers, QA, and business stakeholders to ensure our sites meet performance goals and business needs.

How You'll Contribute...

 

• Manage and grow a team of 10+ engineers (6 FTEs, 4 offshore contractors) across multiple client verticals
• Own the delivery process of landing pages from ideation to launch-most pages go live in under a week
• Oversee frontend-heavy development using React, Next.js, and legacy PHP/WordPress as we transition to modern frameworks
• Work closely with designers, product managers, QA, and stakeholders to scope, build, and test A/B experiments or launch new landing pages
• Foster a fast-paced, startup-minded culture with strong ownership and autonomy
• Spend ~20% of your time contributing to code (POCs, exploring new tech, debugging)
• Support hiring, onboarding, and career development for your team
• Conduct regular 1:1s and drive performance through mentorship and feedback
• Collaborate with cross-functional leads to set team priorities and ensure timely, high-quality delivery
• Collaborate with other engineering teams and technology within Centerfield

What We're Looking For...

• 3+ years of experience managing 4+ direct reports in an engineering team
• Strong background in frontend web development, particularly with React, Next.js, and modern web architecture
• Comfortable working in PHP/WordPress and navigating legacy systems when needed, reverse engineering, debugging, etc
• Familiarity with A/B testing, conversion rate optimization, and marketing funnels
• Strong communication and collaboration skills-you'll partner closely with business, product, and design
• Hands-on mindset: you're not afraid to roll up your sleeves when needed
• High bias for action, driven, and comfortable in a fast-moving environment

Life at Centerfield...

• This is a hybrid position, and employees are expected to come into our Playa Vista, CA office every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
• Competitive salary + semi-annual bonus
• Unlimited PTO - take a break when you need it!
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision plans + generous parental leave
• 401(k) company match plan - fully vested on day 1
• Outside patio overlooking Playa Vista + cabanas, firepits & working grills
• Monthly happy hours, catered lunches + daily food trucks
• Award-winning culture & unprecedented team spirit (featured in LA Business Journal & Built In LA)
• Fully stocked kitchens with snacks & drinks
• Breakroom supplied with games, couches, workout equipment + weekly in-office exercise classes hosted by professional instructors (yoga, kickboxing & circuit training)
• Free onsite gym + locker rooms
• Paid charity and volunteer days (local mentor programs, adopt a pet, beach cleanup, etc.)
• Monthly team outings (ball games, casino night, hikes, etc.)
• Career growth - we enjoy promoting from within!

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Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.

As a reminder, If you are currently an active Centerfield employee, please visit our internal jobs board to submit your application.

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Centerfield Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.