Tech Lead / Manager — Operations Automation Platform

Gametime is seeking a Tech Lead / Manager to lead a team of engineers on our Operations Automation Platform team. The ideal candidate is a senior engineer with a strong backend background who thrives in ambiguous environments, has a strong product sense, and enjoys working at the intersection of technology, operations, and innovation.

Requirements

• Provide technical leadership for the Operations Automation Platform team, shaping architectural direction and driving delivery of automation-focused backend systems.
• Guide the technical/product roadmap in collaboration with Engineering, Product and Ops stakeholders, identifying high-leverage opportunities for internal efficiency.
• Design, prototype, and lead the implementation of systems and tools that automate manual workflows, especially those that can benefit from AI or agentic solutions.
• Actively contribute to backend development where needed, especially in early stages of projects or to unblock team members.
• Mentor engineers on the team, elevate technical quality, and contribute to performance reviews via feedback and coaching.
• Evangelize new technologies — including AI/LLMs — that can improve the velocity, intelligence, or stability of our internal systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple Ops teams to deeply understand their workflows and pain points, and drive engineering-led solutions.
• Maintain a healthy balance between speed and long-term quality, knowing when to ship scrappy MVPs and when to invest in robust infrastructure.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO
• Competitive salary & equity package
• Monthly Gametime credits for any event ($1,200/yr)
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Diverse Family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
• 401k, HSA, pre-tax savings programs
• Company off-sites and meet-ups
• Wellness programs
• Tenure recognition