Senior Software Engineering Manager

Cubic3; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic³ is seeking a dynamic Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead and scale our engineering organization in Ireland. The role oversees multiple teams, drives technical excellence, and partners with senior stakeholders to shape platform and product direction.

You will mentor next-generation engineering leaders, align execution with business strategy, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with 5+ years in leadership.
• Proven track record of scaling engineering teams delivering complex software.
• Deep expertise in .NET, Azure and microservices architecture.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with company objectives.
• Lead and grow a team of engineering managers and senior engineers.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Data and Operations to deliver solutions meeting customer and business needs.
• Drive architectural decisions and technical roadmaps.
• Lead agile transformation and OKR-driven planning across teams.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools and capabilities.
• Proactively manage risk and ensure high-quality, secure software delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

.NET

Azure

Microservices

Job description

The Company

Cubic³ provides advanced software-defined vehicle solutions to over 200 countries around the world. Our powerfully smart connectivity enables leading automotive, agriculture, and transportation OEMs to deliver innovative new services and fully compliant in-vehicle experiences that customers desire, regardless of local market requirements.

We believe in leadership that supports empowerment and responsibility, while recognising and developing leadership qualities across Our Team. Together we bring out the best in each other. So, whether you’re interested in joining us as an individual contributor, manager, senior leader – or someone who aspires to growing into a leadership role – we look for people who are results focused, empathetic, visionary, empowering, and who ‘champion’ our cultures and values.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Software Engineering Manager to help lead and scale our engineering organisation. In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee multiple engineering teams, drive technical excellence, and work closely with senior stakeholders to shape the future of our platform and products.

You will play a critical role in aligning engineering execution with business strategy, fostering a culture of innovation, and mentoring the next generation of engineering leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with company objectives, ensuring scalability, performance, and innovation across all software initiatives.
• Team Management & Growth: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineering managers and senior engineers, fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Design, Data, and Operations to deliver impactful solutions that meet customer and business needs.
• Technical Excellence: Champion engineering best practices including CI/CD, DevOps, test automation, and secure coding standards. Drive architectural decisions and technical roadmaps.
• Agile & OKR Leadership: Lead agile transformation efforts and embed OKR-driven planning and execution across teams to ensure measurable outcomes.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies. Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and team capabilities.
• Risk & Quality Management: Ensure delivery of high-quality, secure, and resilient software systems. Proactively manage technical debt and operational risks.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in engineering leadership roles managing multiple teams or departments.
• Proven track record of scaling engineering teams and delivering complex, high-impact software products.
• Deep expertise in .NET, Azure, and microservices architecture. Experience with distributed systems and cloud-native design is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, OKRs, and experience leading in a SAFe or scaled agile environment.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a data-driven mindset and a passion for mentoring and developing talent.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

New hires at Cubic³ are required to work onsite five days a week during their six-month probation period to get to know the company, their team, and our ways of working. After probation, we offer a flexible arrangement of up to eight work-from-home days per month, provided it aligns with business needs and performance standards. This arrangement is not a given for all roles.

Cubic³ is an equal opportunities employer and committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.