Own platform outcomes at WME through technical judgment, team leadership, and architectural decisions shaping entertainment technology. Work across connected product surfaces and team leads.
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead a major platform area through multiple teams and their leads. You will align staffing, delivery pace, product direction, and architecture. The work supports relationships, deals, and opportunities across the global entertainment industry. You will also help build an engineering organization where systems, processes, and structure are still forming.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own outcomes across one or more connected platform areas
- Surface delivery, resourcing, scope, and technical risks early
- Set roadmaps, sequencing, and architectural direction
- Grow technical leads and hire engineers for teams
- Shape shared architecture with engineering leadership and peers
Requirements:
- Experience leading outcomes through multiple teams or workstreams
- Typically 15 or more years of software engineering experience
- Deep proficiency in React, TypeScript, and Next.js
- Backend experience with Node.js, REST, and gRPC
- Experience with PostgreSQL, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes
Bring platform ownership, technical depth, and deliberate architecture to WME's internal entertainment systems and growing engineering organization.
Staff Engineering Manager Platform in Ottawa employer: William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, LLC
WME Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, particularly within the vibrant Entertainment Marketing & Advisory (EM&A) team. As a Vice President, Talent Partnerships, you will not only lead high-profile partnerships but also have access to unparalleled growth opportunities, mentorship, and the chance to shape the future of talent strategy in a collaborative environment. Located at the heart of the entertainment industry, WME Group offers unique advantages, including a robust network and resources that empower you to make a significant impact on global consumer brands.
Contact Details:
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, LLC Recruitment Team
