UL

Software Engineering Manager

UL$130K — $180K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 14+ years in software development and architecture.
  • Experience leading teams of 7-10 developers, with a minimum of 5 involved in project delivery.
  • Proficient in Power BI, Python, SQL, ETL processes, data modeling, and AI tools like GenAI.
  • 2 years designing solutions on cloud platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, and Azure.
  • Strong understanding of cloud-native environments and data infrastructure.
  • Preference for PaaS/SaaS architectures over on-premise solutions.
  • Familiar with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and automation in deployment.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure onboarding adheres to development standards and best practices.
  • Champion agile methodologies to enhance software quality.
  • Identify and resolve blockers in collaboration with developers.
  • Monitor team progress to keep deliverables on track.
  • Balance delivery timelines with technical debt management.
  • Lead and guide a team of experienced tech leads.
  • Coordinate with other teams in a matrixed environment.
  • Develop scalable solutions primarily for internal users.

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Wellness benefits encompassing mental and financial health support.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • Paid time off including 15 vacation days and 12 holidays.
  • Sick time off totaling 72 hours per year.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Manager, Analytics Engineering owns execution across the analytics software development lifecycle, including roadmap delivery, engineering standards, and operational excellence (including Level 3 production incident resolution). Success requires removing delivery blockers, improving throughput and quality, and coaching analytics engineers and leads in a matrixed environment. The manager also evaluates and appropriately applies automation (including GenAI-enabled tooling) to improve developer productivity and solution reliability.

Responsibilities

  • Onboarding & Standards Enforcement: Ensure new team members adopt and adhere to established development standards and best practices
  • Agile Leadership: Champion agile methodologies to drive development philosophy and continuously improve software quality
  • Blocker Resolution: Collaborate closely with developers to identify and eliminate blockers, enabling smoother workflows and faster onboarding of external vendors
  • Progress Validation: Monitor and validate progress to ensure teams remain on track with deliverables
  • Technical Debt Management: Strategically balance delivery timelines with technical debt, identifying creative shortcuts where feasible without compromising quality
  • Team Leadership: Lead a team of domain-experienced tech leads, providing guidance and support across various technical areas
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Work in a matrixed environment, coordinating with teams responsible for requirements, development, and operations
  • Solution Development: Focus on building scalable solutions for internal users (95%) and external stakeholders (5%), leveraging diverse libraries and tools
  • Delegation & Domain Expertise: Lead across multiple tech domains, effectively delegating responsibilities while maintaining oversight
  • Team Members Supported: Architects and Power BI specialists, with the manager ensuring timely delivery of results
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDL): Drive maturity in SDL by establishing methods, promoting best practices, and fostering continuous improvement
  • Testing Strategy: Optimize testing processes-knowing when, where, and how to test for maximum effectiveness
  • AI Integration: Explore and implement GenAI capabilities to enhance SDL, including automated test environments and intelligent development support


Qualifications

  • 14+ years of professional experience in software development and architecture.
  • Experience managing teams of 7-10 direct reports; minimum team size of 5 developers involved in project delivery.
  • Key Technologies: Power BI, Python, SQL, ETL processes, data modeling, and AI tools (e.g., GenAI)
  • 2 years of experience designing and leading solutions on cloud platforms, including Snowflake, Databricks, and Microsoft Azure.
  • Strong understanding of cloud-native environments and modern data infrastructure.
  • Preference for PaaS/SaaS architectures over traditional on-premise solutions.
  • Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD pipelines; experience with configuration and deployment automation.
  • Deep commitment to Agile principles (non-Scrum), with a focus on agile delivery and iterative development.
  • Proven ability to drive requirements, lead agile teams, and collaborate closely with development teams.
  • Experience in pure Agile environments, with occasional use of waterfall concepts where beneficial.
  • Advocates for clean code practices; emphasizes developer productivity and code quality through peer reviews and measurable standards.

Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $130,000 to $180,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

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About UL

UL is a global safety certification company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. It was founded in 1894 and has been providing safety testing, inspection, and certification services for over 125 years. UL operates in over 100 countries and has more than 14,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to promote safe living and working environments by advancing safety science. UL's services cover a wide range of industries, including consumer products, industrial equipment, building materials, and more.
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