Software Engineer Manager

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.

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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.