Senior Software Engineering Manager - Hybrid, People Leader

Propeller; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Development budget

Mentorship program

Mental health resources

Phone & Internet allowance

Parental leave

Hybrid work arrangements

WFH equipment

Job summary

Propeller is seeking a Senior Software Engineer Manager in Australia to lead multiple engineering teams through Engineering Managers, ensuring healthy delivery and scalable systems. You will mentor managers, upskill staff, and align technical work with product goals while maintaining a culture of trust and innovation.

You will shape the group’s structure, balance speed with maintainability, and collaborate with Product, Design, and other Engineering leaders to drive impact across worksites and

Qualifications

• Experience leading Software Engineering Managers, including performance management, growth and development, and hiring.
• Strong software engineering background with hands-on development experience prior to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own outcomes, structure, and health of a group of engineering teams.
• Hire, develop, and performance-manage Engineering Managers to keep squads healthy and autonomous.
• Design and evolve team shapes, ownership boundaries, and staffing across the group.
• Directly manage staff and principal engineers, coaching them toward group goals.
• Foster an inclusive, psychologically safe environment that encourages smart risk-taking and learning.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Performance management

People coaching

Hands-on software development

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Propeller is seeking a Senior Software Engineer Manager in Australia to lead multiple engineering teams through Engineering Managers, ensuring healthy delivery and scalable systems. You will mentor managers, upskill staff, and align technical work with product goals while maintaining a culture of trust and innovation.

You will shape the group’s structure, balance speed with maintainability, and collaborate with Product, Design, and other Engineering leaders to drive impact across worksites and