Engineering Manager

About Us

Recurrent is a digital media company whose content from trusted brands aims to foster generations of passionate audiences across enthusiast verticals. Recurrent is focused on optimizing and growing trusted digital media brands within five key categories: Automotive, Home, Military and Defense, Science and Tech, and Outdoors. Its titles such as Dwell, Donut, Popular Science, BobVila.com, Outdoor Life, and Task & Purpose inspire and inform more than 70 million unique visitors each month. Headquartered in Miami, Recurrent believes in a virtual-first approach to the workplace and has employees all over the United States. 

The Opportunity

We seek an experienced Engineering Manager to manage our offshore team of WordPress developers. In this role, you’ll oversee day-to-day operations, manage sprint cycles, and contribute to high-level architectural decisions. Your leadership will ensure our engineering team operates effectively, meets project goals, and adheres to best practices.

The Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily activities and productivity of a team of offshore WordPress engineers.

• Ensure team alignment with project goals and company standards.

• Own and manage sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

• Collaborate with Product Managers and other stakeholders to establish timelines, define requirements, and prioritize tasks.

• Track team progress, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure deadlines are met.

• Guide and participate in high-level architectural and design decisions.

• Ensure code quality, security, and performance align with industry best practices.

• Facilitate clear communication across time zones and cultural differences.

• Address and resolve technical or operational issues as they arise.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and collaboration.

• Stay updated on WordPress developments, emerging technologies, and industry trends.

• Encourage the adoption of new tools and technologies that can improve team performance and deliverables.

The Qualifications

• 5+ years in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.

• Proven experience with WordPress development, including themes, plugins, and customizations.

• Strong background in Agile methodologies, particularly managing remote or offshore teams.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across time zones.

• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana) and version control systems (e.g., Github).

• Familiarity with web technologies (PHP, JavaScript, CSS) and a solid understanding of WordPress architecture.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.

• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

• Strategic mindset with attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Benefits & Perks
  

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• Fitness Reimbursement 
• Unlimited PTO
• Remote 
• Parental leave
• Matching 401k
• Equity package