Senior Manager, Software Development

Autodesk, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Manager of Software Development to lead a global Developer Relations team. This role focuses on CI/CD, Cloud Computing, and building high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing engineering teams, driving technical strategies, and fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence. You will collaborate with various functions, mentor team members, and ensure the successful deployment of quality software. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire a team and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of experience managing engineering teams focused on CI/CD and Cloud.
• Strong background in Cloud Infrastructure and API Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-performance technical support engineering teams and inspire innovation.
• Drive design and implementation of automated support tools and applications.

Skills

Team Leadership

CI/CD Pipelines

Cloud Computing

DevOps

Agile Methodologies

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

GCP Apigee

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Manager, Software Development

Senior Manager, Software Development

Job Requisition ID # 25WD85946

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Software Development to join the Developer Relations team within our Developer Ecosystem Organization. In this role, you will lead a global Developer Relations team focused on CI/CD, Observability, and Cloud Computing support, as well as onboarding to CloudOS, Autodesk’s enterprise Cloud Development Platform, and regionalization efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding and hands-on experience in building modern CI/CD pipelines and Cloud deployments. They will also excel in building relationships and providing onboarding support to our growing team of product engineers. Knowledge of modern engineering best practices and industry trends is essential. You should be comfortable in an agile environment and skilled at building highly effective teams. Most importantly, you can inspire a team to achieve great things.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-performance technical support engineering teams, fostering their growth and inspiring innovation and operational excellence.
• Drive the design and implementation of tools and applications for an automated support system.
• Collaborate in technical and architectural discussions, provide direction, and drive decision-making.
• Regularly communicate and collaborate with various functions, including engineers, architects, product owners, and product managers.
• Proactively remove roadblocks to your team’s progress and empower your team to release quality software frequently and confidently.
• Build an open, trusting, operationally mature culture, mentor team members, and provide your team with the tools and motivation to thrive.
• Ensure internal development teams using our platform are supported through standard methodologies, documentation, and productivity tools.
• Navigating escalations and acting as a bridge between different engineering teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience managing and growing high-performing engineering teams with a focus on CI/CD pipelines, Cloud deployment, and DevOps, with strong developer advocacy experience.
• Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, Database Management, and Networking), Kubernetes, and API Management using GCP Apigee.
• BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Proven track record of building high-performing engineering teams with diverse skill sets and attracting top talent.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive and influence product and technical strategy.
• Ability to drive high technical standards, accounting for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Experience in working with distributed teams.
• Demonstrated experience in adapting and improving engineering best practices (e.g., test-driven development, continuous delivery, scrum practices, automation, maintainable and testable code, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal skills; you can explain complex technical issues in a way that is understandable to a broad audience.