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Engineering Manager (Creative Technology & Product Engineering)
The Donovan’s Venom
Remote | Creative Technology | Volunteer Management Role
We’re Building — And It Needs Strong Engineering Leadership
The Donovan’s Venom is growing.
Platforms.
Games.
Digital experiences.
But without strong engineering leadership—
nothing gets built the right way.
We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team, drive technical execution, and ensure high-quality product delivery.
Because building isn’t just about code.
It’s about how teams deliver, scale, and succeed.
The Role
This role is responsible for leading engineering teams and ensuring the successful delivery of technical products and platforms.
You will guide developers, oversee technical execution, and ensure projects are built with quality, scalability, and alignment to product goals.
You are not just managing engineers.
You are driving how engineering happens.
This role operates at the intersection of engineering, product, and creative teams, ensuring strong collaboration and execution.
What You’ll Own
Engineering Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor developers across projects
- Provide guidance, support, and technical direction
- Foster a collaborative and accountable engineering culture
Technical Execution & Delivery
- Oversee engineering work from concept to delivery
- Ensure projects are:
- Delivered on time
- Built with quality
- Aligned with requirements
- Drive accountability across the team
Engineering Standards & Best Practices
- Establish and enforce:
- Coding standards
- Development practices
- Quality expectations
- Ensure consistency across engineering work
Architecture & Technical Direction
- Guide technical decisions and system design
- Ensure solutions are:
- Scalable
- Maintainable
- Efficient
- Support long-term platform growth
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with:
- Product teams
- UX/UI designers
- Engineering Project Manager
- Ensure alignment between:
- Technical execution
- Product goals
- Creative vision
Workflow & Development Processes
- Implement and manage development workflows:
- Sprint planning
- Stand-ups
- Code reviews
- Release cycles
- Improve team efficiency and delivery
Performance & Accountability
- Set expectations and monitor team performance
- Provide feedback and support improvement
- Ensure engineers meet delivery and quality goals
Risk & Issue Management
- Identify technical risks and dependencies
- Resolve blockers proactively
- Escalate when necessary
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
- Ensure proper documentation of:
- Systems
- Codebases
- Processes
- Promote knowledge sharing across the team
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes
- Introduce new tools, practices, and technologies
- Support innovation across projects
Who This Is For
This role is for someone who:
- Has strong technical and leadership experience
- Can guide engineers while driving delivery
- Understands both coding and team management
- Is focused on quality, scalability, and execution
- Thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment
Qualifications
Required
- 4–6 years of experience in:
- Software engineering
- Technical leadership or engineering management
- Experience working with:
- Development teams
- Product or platform environments
- Strong understanding of:
- Software development lifecycles
- Engineering best practices
Preferred
- Experience in game development, digital platforms, or creative technology
- Experience with Agile or similar methodologies
- Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
- Experience in remote teams
Commitment
- 12–20 hours per week
- Flexible schedule (with coordination across teams)
- Participation in engineering and leadership meetings required
- Fully remote
What You’ll Gain
- Leadership experience managing engineering teams
- Exposure to product and platform development
- Opportunity to contribute to real technical projects
- Development in leadership, execution, and technical strategy
Application Requirements (Read Carefully)
We are building — and engineering in real time.
To ensure alignment:
- You must be able to start within 14 days
- You must complete the full application
- You must be ready to lead and drive execution immediately
Important Disclaimer
This is a volunteer role.
We are onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute immediately.
Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 14 days.
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Thank you for your interest in joining The Donovan’s Venom.
To be considered for this role, please ensure your application includes:
- A current resume
- Responses to all application questions (thoughtful and complete)
- A brief overview of your strategic experience and areas of impact
We encourage applicants to be intentional and specific in their responses, as this role requires a high level of strategic thinking and active contribution.
Important Considerations:
- This is a volunteer executive leadership role requiring consistent engagement
- Applicants must be able to begin within 14 days
- Incomplete or low-effort applications will not be considered
We are seeking individuals who are ready to contribute, build, and lead in real time.
