Industry: Global Enterprise Technology | Cloud-Native Platforms | AI-Enabled Software Products
Location: Hybrid – U.S. (Global Engineering Scope)
Leadership Level: Senior Engineering Leadership
Compensation Package: $260,000 – $380,000 (Base + Bonus + Long-Term Incentives)
About the Role
At enterprise scale, software engineering leadership is not just about shipping code; it is about building resilient systems, scaling teams, and translating technical excellence into sustained business impact. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead multiple high-impact engineering teams responsible for designing, building, and operating mission-critical platforms used globally.
This role is designed for a senior engineering leader who can operate confidently at the intersection of architecture, people leadership, and execution discipline. You will oversee the delivery of complex, cloud-native software systems while shaping engineering culture, technical standards, and long-term platform strategy.
The Senior Software Engineering Manager will partner closely with Product, Architecture, Security, and Infrastructure leaders to ensure software solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with enterprise priorities such as AI adoption, platform modernization, and global growth. You will guide teams through technical trade-offs, drive engineering best practices, and ensure delivery predictability without sacrificing quality.
This is not a single-team role. It is a mandate to build and scale engineering capability, develop future leaders, and ensure technology execution is a competitive advantage for the enterprise.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multiple software engineering teams delivering large-scale, production-critical systems.
- Own engineering execution across planning, development, testing, deployment, and operations.
- Partner with Product Management to translate roadmaps into technical delivery plans and milestones.
- Drive architecture alignment, technical standards, and best practices across teams.
- Ensure system reliability, performance, security, and scalability in cloud and distributed environments.
- Establish engineering metrics related to delivery velocity, quality, availability, and technical debt.
- Guide teams through modernization initiatives, including cloud migration, platform refactoring, and AI integration.
- Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development for senior engineers and managers.
- Foster a strong engineering culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Communicate technical progress, risks, and trade-offs clearly to senior leadership.
Job Qualifications and Requirements
- 12+ years of professional software engineering experience, including senior leadership roles.
- Proven experience managing multiple engineering teams or managers in large organizations.
- Strong technical background in modern software development (cloud-native architectures, APIs, distributed systems).
- Experience delivering enterprise-scale platforms with high availability and security requirements.
- Deep understanding of Agile delivery, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ability to balance hands-on technical depth with people and execution leadership.
- Experience working closely with Product, Architecture, and Security teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Personal Capabilities and Qualifications
- Strategic technical thinker with strong execution discipline.
- Trusted leader who earns credibility with senior engineers and stakeholders.
- Calm and decisive under pressure, especially during incidents or delivery challenges.
- Strong communicator able to translate complex technical topics for non-technical audiences.
- Growth-oriented people leader committed to mentoring and developing engineering talent.
- Comfortable operating in complex, global, and fast-moving environments.
Strategic Support
- Serve as a key partner to Engineering, Product, and Technology leadership on platform strategy.
- Support enterprise digital transformation, AI initiatives, and system modernization efforts.
- Contribute to long-term technology roadmaps and investment decisions.
- Enable scalable engineering operations during growth, acquisitions, or organizational change.
- Support governance around security, reliability, and technical risk management.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid work environment with collaboration across distributed engineering teams.
- Regular interaction with senior technical leaders and executive stakeholders.
- Occasional on-call leadership responsibility for critical systems or escalations.
- Periodic travel for planning sessions, leadership summits, or major launches.
Job Function
- Software Engineering Leadership
- Platform & Systems Development
- Cloud-Native & Distributed Systems
- Engineering Operations & DevOps
- Technical Strategy & Architecture Alignment
- Talent Development & Team Scaling
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $260,000 – $380,000
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Long-Term Incentive Plan (Equity / Performance Awards)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
- 401(k) with Competitive Company Match
- Engineering Leadership & Technical Development Programs
- Wellness, Mental Health & Family Support Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off + Company Holidays
Why Join Us
- Lead engineering at true enterprise scale with global impact.
- Shape platforms and systems that underpin the company’s future growth.
- Partner directly with senior leadership on technology strategy and execution.
- Build and mentor high-performing engineering leaders and teams.
- Leave a lasting impact on how software is built, scaled, and trusted across the enterprise.
