Software Engineering Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026.
Join Yext, a leading technology company, as a Software Engineering Manager. In this role, you will lead the Knowledge Graph team, which builds and maintains the systems that turn customer information into a connected, usable source of truth. You will partner closely with Product and Engineering leaders to set direction, turn broader priorities into actionable plans, and create an environment where engineers can do their best work and continue to grow. This is an opportunity for engineers who enjoy foundational technology, thoughtful data modeling and system design, and seeing their work enable a wide range of customer experiences.
Missions
- Lead and develop a team of software engineers, providing regular coaching, actionable feedback, and support for their career growth.
- Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to translate product priorities and longer-term goals into clear, achievable plans for the team.
- Own the team’s execution and delivery, establishing priorities, breaking larger initiatives into manageable work, and maintaining a sustainable development cadence.
Profil recherché
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools and the ability to evaluate their output critically as part of a responsible engineering workflow- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Experience coaching engineers, providing direct and constructive feedback, and supporting their professional development
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment
- Fluency with Java, Go, C++, Python, or a similar programming language (we code primarily in Java and Go)
- A track record of building healthy, effective engineering teams while holding a high bar for quality and accountability
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to create clarity when priorities or requirements are ambiguous
- Experience translating product or business priorities into technical plans and driving a team toward successful delivery
- A BA/BS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent college-level education
- Sound judgment regarding data privacy, intellectual property, security, and the appropriate use of confidential information when working with AI tools
- Openness to new technologies, new ways of working, and creative solutions
- Strong technical judgment and a foundation in software architecture, design, data structures, and algorithms
- The ability to stay technically engaged enough to guide design decisions, evaluate tradeoffs, and help engineers work through difficult problems
- 1+ years of team or technical leadership
- Experience recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding software engineers