Software Engineering Manager Overview • Lead and grow a high-performing software engineering team developing complex, mission-critical systems as a Software Engineering Manager. • Combine technical leadership and people management to drive execution and develop talent within the team. • Provide technical direction across software architecture and system integration, ensuring reliable, scalable software delivery. • Engage in key technical decisions, fostering innovation and engineering excellence. • Collaborate across departments to define interfaces, resolve technical issues, and deliver cohesive products. • Establish engineering practices promoting high-quality, reliable software, including automated testing and CI/CD processes. • Develop engineers through mentorship, technical coaching, and opportunities for increased ownership and responsibility. • Contribute to technical strategy, establishing engineering standards and development practices across the organization. Software Engineering Manager Key Responsibilities & Duties • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability. • Provide technical direction and review for software architecture, system design, implementation, and integration. • Own software engineering execution from concept through deployment, ensuring timely and within-scope project delivery. • Remain technically engaged in architecture decisions, design reviews, debugging, and technical investigations. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define interfaces and resolve technical issues. • Establish processes promoting high-quality software development, including code reviews and disciplined development practices. • Oversee software integration, testing, and validation to meet performance and reliability requirements. • Develop and implement technical standards, architecture reviews, and documentation practices for maintainability. Software Engineering Manager Job Requirements • 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 2+ years in leadership or management roles. • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. • Strong foundation in software engineering with experience in complex systems development. • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop software engineers while managing team performance and priorities. • Experience designing and reviewing software architectures, ensuring scalability and reliability. • Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. • Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, embedded systems, or high-performance environments preferred. • Hands-on engineering background and familiarity with integrating sensors, actuators, and control systems.