$140K - 200K a year
Lead and manage a software development team, oversee resource planning, mentor team members, collaborate with product managers, and contribute to engineering and product documentation.
Proven software engineering leadership experience, strong technical background in backend and frontend development, Agile methodologies expertise, excellent communication skills, and a relevant Bachelor's degree.
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a talented software development team focused on building mission-critical solutions. This is a hybrid role based in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership experience, and the ability to align engineering efforts with business and product goals. The role doesn't require a clearance, but one is preferred. Responsibilities for the Software Engineering Manager include: • Oversee engineering resource management including team capacity, velocity, and alignment with product roadmap milestones. • Manage on-call schedules and incident response protocols. • Participate in hiring and team growth planning. • Dedicate up to 10 hours/week to hands-on coding. • Mentor team members and support career development. • Collaborate with engineering leaders to promote proactive architecture across products. • Coordinate with internal and external partners and communicate plans clearly. • Work closely with Product Managers on requirements and prioritization. • Contribute to engineering and product documentation. • Host post-mortems and implement corrective actions. Required Qualifications for the Software Engineering Manager include: • Ability to code and review code in various programming languages. • Experience with Agile methodologies and software development life cycles. • Strong technical background in backend, frontend, and QA practices. • Proven experience managing software engineering teams. • Excellent leadership and communication skills. • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field. Compensation for the Software Engineering Manager includes: Salary Range: $140,000–$200,000 depending on experience Full Standard Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k plan, Sick leave as required by law This job opens for applications on 9/5/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-NR1 #LI-Hybrid Python, Java, Rust, C++, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, DevOps, backend development, frontend development, full-stack development, software lifecycle, software architecture, technical leadership, team management, resource planning, velocity tracking, incident response, post-mortem analysis, software documentation, product roadmap, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder communication, hiring, mentorship, career development, software quality, scalability, performance optimization, cloud-native, distributed systems, microservices, REST APIs, software engineering leadership, SoCal, Seattle, Arvada, Washington D.C.
This job posting was last updated on 10/10/2025