Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager (Fully Remote)YouGov – Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain (Fully remote)About The TeamThe Interviewing Team builds and evolves the survey runtime and related capabilities that power reliable, fraud‑resilient data collection across devices and channels. The team collaborates closely with Authoring, Sampling, Data Management & Data Processing, the Member Platform and the SRE team to deliver secure, observable, and performant participant experiences.About the RoleAs an Engineering Manager you have a deep understanding of your teams' technology. You are able to represent your team's needs and interests to stakeholders and other company leaders. You make sure that the decisions your team makes are aligned with YouGov's long‑term goals and vision. You own delivery and technical solutions within the team. You are both a technological leader and a people leader. You help your teammates grow through delegation, feedback, and regular 1:1's. You play an active role in the Engineering Management team shaping the entire YouGov Engineering Organisation.ResponsibilitiesGuide modernization efforts, including large‑scale migrations from Python 2 to Python 3.Oversee discovery, documentation, and assessment of undocumented features to determine deprecation paths or continued support.Drive innovation in survey authoring tools, ensuring usability, scalability, and flexibility.Lead, coach, and inspire a team of software engineers to deliver high‑quality, scalable, and reliable products.Partner with product, design, and upper management to align on vision, priorities, and roadmap execution.Drive technical excellence, ensuring best practices in architecture, testing, CI/CD, and observability.Provide mentorship and career growth opportunities for engineers through regular feedback and development plans.Help recruit, hire, and onboard top engineering talent.Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance team culture.Balance technical debt, delivery timelines, and innovation to ensure sustainable engineering practices.Key Skills & ExperienceProven experience as an Engineering Manager or Tech Lead in a software development environment.Strong technical foundation with hands‑on background in Python, React, Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure.Demonstrated experience leading modernization initiatives such as language/platform migrations.Excellent people leadership skills with a track record of growing and mentoring engineering teams.Strong collaboration skills, able to partner effectively with product, design, and stakeholders.Experience driving complex projects from planning through delivery.Passion for building not only great products but also great teams.BenefitsA full‑time, 100% remote role based in any worldwide YouGov office, or country in which we have a legal entity.Competitive salary and benefits package.Flexible working hours (global team across European, Indian and US/Canada time zones).A good work‑life balance. Because we all work better when we are rested.Top‑notch equipment to work with. You just have to bring your talentLinkedIn Learning courses.1 additional day off to celebrate your birthday.Growth and learning opportunities.Equal Opportunity EmployerAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethical employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.Data PrivacyTo find out how we collect and use your personal data when you apply for a role at YouGov, please read our privacy notice at