What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineering Manager, Global Licensing position at Jobgether?
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Software Engineering Manager, Global Licensing in Canada.
This role sits at the intersection of engineering leadership and global music licensing systems, driving the platforms that enable content distribution across major digital service providers worldwide. You will lead a high-impact engineering team responsible for building and scaling critical licensing and data infrastructure that supports artists, catalogs, and global rights management. The position combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic decision-making in a fast-paced, creative, and evolving environment. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders across product, business, and data teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions. As a people-first leader, you will mentor engineers, shape technical direction, and help define engineering excellence. This is a unique opportunity to influence systems that power global music distribution while working in a highly innovative and collaborative culture.
\nIn this role, you will be responsible for leading engineering execution and shaping the technical direction of global licensing platforms.
- Own team delivery, ensuring engineering outcomes align with product and business objectives across licensing systems and data pipelines.
- Define and evolve technical strategy, architecture standards, and engineering best practices in collaboration with senior engineers.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, supporting career growth, performance management, and technical excellence.
- Actively participate in hands-on development, including coding, code reviews, and architectural design decisions.
- Partner closely with business and product stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Drive hiring efforts, team building, and organizational growth in a high-performance engineering environment.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is a technically strong and empathetic engineering leader with a passion for building scalable systems and high-performing teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience leading engineering teams of 6–10 software engineers.
- Strong hands-on engineering background with the ability to contribute to coding, code reviews, and system design.
- Experience building and scaling distributed systems or platform products is highly valued.
- Familiarity with modern technologies such as Java, React, Angular, and AWS is a plus.
- Proven ability to hire, develop, and retain engineering talent in fast-paced environments.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in evolving business contexts.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and market standards.
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid or remote options depending on location and team needs.
- Comprehensive health and wellness coverage.
- Paid time off and holiday policies designed to support work-life balance.
- Learning and development opportunities, including training budgets and career growth support.
- Opportunity to work on globally impactful systems within the music and entertainment technology space.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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