Software Engineering Manager, Web

Sanity.io

Software Engineering Manager leading a web team at Sanity.io, an AI-powered Content Operating System. Driving innovation and managing high-impact projects in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop the web team: manage and mentor a team of 2+ engineers, foster a high-performing culture, and ensure strong execution across projects
Own the web roadmap: define priorities, scope projects, and drive delivery aligned with company growth goals
Transform web into a product: shift the team from reactive support to proactive opportunity identification and innovation
Drive AI-native web experiences: leverage Sanity’s platform and emerging AI tools to build scalable, personalized, and dynamic web experiences
Partner cross-functionally: work closely with marketing, design, and product teams to deliver cohesive and impactful initiatives
Lead experimentation and optimization: run A/B tests, iterate on user journeys, and continuously improve conversion and engagement
Own web performance and metrics: be accountable for key KPIs such as conversion rates, engagement, and traffic quality, and build systems to track and optimize them
Balance leadership and hands-on work: contribute technically where needed while guiding the team and ensuring delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in web engineering, with 1–3+ years in a leadership or team lead role
Strong technical background in modern web development (frontend or full-stack)
Experience owning or contributing to high-impact marketing or product websites
Product mindset: comfortable defining problems, prioritizing work, and driving outcomes—not just executing tasks
Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, design, and product teams
Familiarity with experimentation, analytics, and growth optimization
Interest or experience in applying AI tools and workflows to web development and content
Strong communication skills and ability to align stakeholders across functions

Benefits

Comp & perks

A highly-skilled, inspiring, and supportive team
Positive, flexible, and trust-based work environment that encourages long-term professional and personal growth
A global, multi-culturally diverse group of colleagues and customers
Comprehensive health plans and perks
A healthy work-life balance that accommodates individual and family needs
Competitive stock options program and location-based salary

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Hard Skills & Tools

Modern Web DevelopmentFrontend DevelopmentFull-Stack DevelopmentA/B TestingAnalyticsGrowth OptimizationWeb Performance MetricsProject ScopingUser Journey IterationProactive Opportunity Identification

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationMentoringTeam ManagementStakeholder AlignmentHigh-Performing Culture Fostering