The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 157-year legacy. With seven Pulitzer Prizes and numerous other accolades, we stand as a beacon of journalistic excellence in Minnesota. We are the heart and voice of the North.

Our mission is to build a better Minnesota by connecting us with the people, ideas, and stories that strengthen our communities. We’re seeking dynamic leaders who are passionate about journalism and democracy to help shape this future. If you are excited about reinventing one of our state’s most trusted institutions and leading us into a new era of growth and excellence, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary: Software Engineering Manager

The Minnesota Star Tribune is looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead and support our teams of software engineers, test engineers, and cloud engineers as they continue to develop and grow the future of our digital news platform. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for hiring, budgeting, providing guidance and direction, identifying growth and career advancement opportunities, establishing and communicating expectations, and fostering a healthy, open, inclusive, and collaborative culture.

Our Engineering department collaborates with various departments and functions across the Minnesota Star Tribune, including with and within a world-class news organization, so it is critical for this role to have strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport and trust with both engineering staff and other departments.

An ideal candidate has strong technical skills in web and cloud technologies and exceptional communication, planning and conflict-resolution abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a team of engineers in a collaborative environment where there is opportunity for peer code reviews and an open exchange of ideas and philosophies.  Foster a culture of open communication, inclusion, creative thinking, and respect. Participate in both strategic and tactical planning to set and communicate expectations, complete projects within reasonable timelines, and improve the resiliency and efficiency of our digital platform. Identify training, growth, and career development opportunities for your engineers. Partner with other teams in the organization to coordinate efforts, create solutions, and improve communication. Identify and recommend new technologies and approaches—both proprietary and open-source—that will enhance our software stack and product quality for internal and external customers.

Qualifications:

Leadership experience including, but not limited to, managing software engineers, managing other types of teams, or running a community organization. 3+ years of software or similar engineering experience. Experience presenting on technical topics to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong mentorship ability to guide and grow direct and indirect reports. Experience with Scrum and Kanban methodologies. Experience with modern web languages and/or frameworks. Knowledge of microservices and distributed systems architecture.

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years of cloud infrastructure experience, AWS preferred. Experience in writing scalable software in Python, Node.js, or TypeScript (Next.js). Familiarity with monitoring and alerting services, such as Datadog or AWS CloudWatch. Experience in Snowflake or managing data warehouses. Experience in test-driven and behavior-driven development environments. Familiarity with cross-platform mobile application development.

More about The Minnesota Star Tribune

At The Minnesota Star Tribune, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their happiness, growth, and well-being. Here’s a snapshot of the exceptional benefits we offer:

Modern Downtown Office: Enjoy a state-of-the-art workspace with a free fitness center, collaborative center, golf simulator, and a rooftop patio. Comprehensive Benefits: Includes commuting subsidy, medical, dental, and vision insurance. Wellness & Work-Life Balance: Participate in our wellness program with financial incentives, generous paid time off, flexible holidays, one volunteer day, and two wellness days. Financial & Family Support: Benefit from a 401(k) with company match, paid parental and caregiving leave, hybrid work arrangements, and tuition reimbursement. Additional Perks: Access to an employee assistance program, pet insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.

Honored in 2023 with Diversity MBA's inaugural Top 25 Outstanding Leadership and Diversity Impact Awards, we are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Even if you don't meet every single requirement for this role, we encourage you to apply. At The Minnesota Star Tribune, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Salary/Wage Range

$140,000 - $175,000 / year

Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. The Minnesota Star Tribune offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(K) match, healthcare coverage – medical, dental, and vision, life, disability, paid time off, and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at benefits.startribunecompany.com.