Software Manager

Engender Technologies; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agri-tech company in Auckland seeks an experienced Software Manager to lead their software development team. You will oversee the design and delivery of innovative software solutions, ensuring alignment with business priorities while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator with a strong technical background and experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies. Join a diverse team making significant impacts in sustainable dairy farming.

Benefits

State-of-the-art R&D lab

Collaboration with multidisciplinary team

Opportunity to lead innovation in agri-tech

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading software development teams in dynamic environments.
• Strong technical background across multiple programming languages and frameworks.
• Excellent knowledge of Agile/Scrum and modern software development practices.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience mentoring and developing software engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing software team, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of robust, maintainable software solutions.
• Drive adoption of best practices, coding standards, and agile methodologies.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and proactively resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Agile/Scrum

Software Development

Communication

Mentoring

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

At Engender, we’re transforming the future of dairy farming with world-first, laser-based sperm-sorting technology. Born out of cutting-edge research at the University of Auckland and now part of global genetics leader CRV, our work directly tackles one of the dairy industry’s biggest challenges—helping farmers improve animal welfare, strengthen farm economics, and drive sustainability. From our state-of-the-art R&D lab on Auckland’s waterfront, our diverse, world-class team is pushing the limits of microfluidics, photonics, biology, and software engineering.

Now, we’re looking for an experienced Software Manager to lead our growing development team.

The Role

As Software Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding Engender’s software direction. You’ll lead, mentor, and support a talented development team while overseeing the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of scalable, high-quality software solutions. Working closely with product owners, scientists, and engineers, you’ll ensure our software underpins our breakthrough technology and aligns with Engender’s ambitious goals.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead and develop a high-performing software team, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of robust, maintainable software solutions.
• Drive adoption of best practices, coding standards, and agile methodologies.
• Mentor and grow technical talent within the team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical work with business priorities.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and proactively resolve issues.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies.

About You

• Proven experience leading software development teams in dynamic environments.
• Strong technical background across multiple programming languages and frameworks.
• Excellent knowledge of Agile/Scrum and modern software development practices.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience mentoring and developing software engineers.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and version control tools (e.g., Git).

Why Join Us?

• Lead innovation in cutting-edge agri-tech with global impact.
• Work in a state-of-the-art R&D lab on Auckland’s vibrant waterfront.
• Collaborate with a world-class, multidisciplinary team driving real-world change.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable dairy farming.

Apply now! Please note: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit applications for this role. Only direct applicants will be considered.