Software Engineering Manager, Web
In this role at Sanity.io, you will own the web experience as a product, leading a team of engineers while scoping projects, driving the roadmap, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver high-impact initiatives. You will help shift the web team from reactive execution to proactive innovation, leveraging AI to redefine how modern web experiences are built and optimized. The role is based in San Francisco (preferably) or London, and blends leadership with hands-on technical work.
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Responsibilities
- ▹Lead and develop the web team: manage and mentor a team of 2+ engineers and foster a high-performing culture
- ▹Own the web roadmap: define priorities, scope projects, and drive delivery aligned with company growth goals
- ▹Transform web into a product, shifting the team from reactive support to proactive opportunity identification and innovation
- ▹Drive AI-native web experiences using Sanity's platform and emerging AI tools
- ▹Partner cross-functionally with marketing, design, and product teams to deliver cohesive initiatives
- ▹Lead experimentation and optimization: run A/B tests, iterate on user journeys, and improve conversion and engagement
- ▹Own web performance and metrics, being accountable for KPIs such as conversion rates, engagement, and traffic quality
- ▹Balance leadership and hands-on work, contributing technically where needed
Requirements
- ▹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
- ▹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
- ▹Location: San Francisco (preferably) or London (alternatively)
Nice to have
- ▹Experience turning a website into a measurable growth engine
- ▹A strong point of view on how AI will transform web experiences and content operations
- ▹Experience with personalization, experimentation platforms, or data-driven optimization
- ▹Background working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments where you helped define direction
- ▹Experience with headless CMS platforms, content infrastructure, or developer tools
- ▹Track record of improving key business metrics through web initiatives
Soft skills
What we offer
- ▹A highly-skilled, inspiring, and supportive team
- ▹Positive, flexible, and trust-based work environment encouraging long-term 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
About the company
Sanity.io is a modern, flexible content operating system that replaces rigid legacy content management systems by treating content as data stored in a single source of truth, adaptable and personalizable for any channel. Companies like SKIMS, Figma, Riot Games, and Anthropic use Sanity. It recently raised an $85M Series C and is a 250+ person company.