We are seeking a dynamic Engineering Manager to lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of software engineers. This individual will be responsible for technical delivery, execution quality, and the professional development of team members. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on manager who is passionate about people leadership, fostering a strong engineering culture, and driving high-quality outcomes. • Location: Primarily Remote. Candidates must be based in CA or DC Metro Area for proximity to project and client teams. • Security Clearance Requirement: Applicants must be US citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance or above. Technical Delivery and Execution • Collaborate with Leadership and Technical Program Managers to refine project scope, ensure team priorities align with business objectives, and manage resource allocation for assigned programs. • Provide hands-on technical direction for the structural design and development of new software systems or revisions. Implement and enforce policies to ensure the development of efficient and scalable software architecture. • Serve as a technical escalation point for engineering teams, ensuring roadblocks are addressed quickly and effectively. • Own the team’s delivery process, identify and mitigate technical risks, and ensure on-time, high-quality execution of project commitments. • Work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to analyze requirements and understand constraints, dependencies, and business needs, and use this information to estimate project feasibility, resources, and timelines. Technical Excellence and Standardization • Define and establish engineering best practices, standards, and quality assurance processes across client projects. • Drive the adoption of reusable components, architectural patterns, and toolsets to increase efficiency and consistency across client projects. • Conduct technical reviews and audits to ensure the quality, security, and scalability of custom solutions. Client Engagement • Act as a primary technical point of contact for clients, translating complex needs into clear technical requirements and development plans. • Partner with leadership to support pre-sales activities including scope definition, technical proposals, and effort estimation. • Work closely with Technical Program Managers to communicate project progress, risks, and changes. Team Leadership and People Management • Serve as the primary people manager for a team of engineers, conducting regular 1:1 meetings, supporting performance management processes, and supporting personalized career development plans for engineers. • Support hiring and onboarding of new team members as the team grows. • Champion team culture, driving a healthy balance of productivity, innovation, and collaboration. Qualifications • 5-8 years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 2-3 years in a formal management or team lead role. • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field • Demonstrated success in managing, mentoring, and developing a team of 5+ software engineers. • Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and modern software project management methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) • Excellent communication skills - able to interface with executives, clients, and engineers. • Hands-on technical background in one or more of: application development, cloud (GCP/AWS/Azure), data engineering, full-stack software development, or AI/ML. Preferred qualifications: • Experience delivering projects for US Federal Government and/or Defense agencies • Any of the below cloud certifications: • Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect • Google Cloud Digital Leader Salary Range: $152,400 - $206,200