Mgr Software Engineering

Optimum

$111K — $182K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Minimum seven years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
  • Strong technical background in relevant technologies (e.g., Go, Java, cloud platforms, CI/CD)
  • Proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience managing software development projects
  • Experience working in an Agile development environment
  • Familiarity with AI Tools and AI First mindset

Responsibilities

  • Lead effective brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas and solutions
  • Drive multi-scrum technology feasibility, delivery, and quality in partnership with product and design teams
  • Establish and gain acceptance for technology roadmaps aligned with product roadmaps
  • Articulate technology vision, principles, and roadmaps to diverse audiences
  • Achieve good negotiation results while maintaining relationships and driving decision-making
  • Advise team on the quality of software designs, code, tests, and documentation
  • Build strong relationships with product, design, and business counterparts
  • Proactively communicate with stakeholders about expectations and share knowledge

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunities to drive and shape technology and product roadmaps
  • Focus on innovative software solutions
  • Impactful role influencing sales and tech teams
  • Chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and AI tools
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Manager of Software Engineering to lead and inspire our talented engineering team. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background in service-based architectures, outstanding leadership skills, and a passion for delivering innovative software solutions. In this role, you will drive the development and execution of our technology roadmap to create the best tools on the planet for our front-line sales and tech teams, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the delivery of high-quality products that meet the needs of our customers and business objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead effective brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas and solutions
  • Drive multi-scrum technology feasibility, delivery, and quality in partnership with product and design teams
  • Establish and gain acceptance for technology roadmaps aligned with product roadmaps
  • Establish and gain acceptance for technical solutions, serving as a go-to expert for specific capabilities
  • Articulate technology vision, principles, and roadmaps to diverse audiences, tailoring communication appropriately
  • Achieve objectively good negotiation results efficiently while maintaining relationships and driving decision-making
  • Effectively and respectfully drive technical team interactions, persuasively influencing architecture, software design, implementation, and incident recovery
  • Advise team members on the quality of software designs, code, tests, and documentation
  • Proactively build strong relationships with product, design, and business/operations counterparts within and across teams
  • Understand and articulate the financial benefits and costs of capabilities, incorporating this information into decision-making
  • Thoroughly vet and refine requirements to clearly articulate their intent
  • Establish clear cost and time commitments to stakeholders, ensuring they are met with assistance
  • Consistently communicate with stakeholders about expectations and proactively share knowledge to elevate others


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Minimum seven years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
  • Strong technical background in relevant technologies (e.g., Go, Java, cloud platforms, CI/CD)
  • Proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams, foster collaboration, and drive results
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication to different audiences
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on finding creative solutions to complex challenges
  • Experience managing software development projects, including scoping, planning, and execution
  • Experience working in an Agile development environment
  • Familiarity with AI Tools and AI First mindset

Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in New York is $133,661.00- $219,586.00 / year.

The starting payrate/range at time of hire for this position in Texas is $111,384.00 - $182,988.00 /year. For other locations, please inquire with your recruiter. The rates/ranges provided herein are the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and do not reflect future job opportunity.

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