Senior Software Engineering Manager — Lead with Impact

JobCubby; Hinoba-an; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in the Philippines to lead a team of engineers, drive delivery of software products, and provide hands-on technical guidance. You will work with international team members and stakeholders to align on goals and priorities.

The role emphasizes leadership, project planning, and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment, with a flexible, inclusive culture and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field.
• Experience leading software engineering teams (8–10 engineers) across delivery cycles.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design and modern software practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers for product delivery.
• Collaborate with product managers and leaders to define goals and priorities.
• Oversee code reviews, QA processes, and risk management.
• Provide status updates to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Java

JavaScript

SQL

REST

SOAP

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

API Gateway

Kafka

ActiveMQ

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Istio

Kubernetes

Tetrate Service Bridge

AWS

Apigee

Kafka

ActiveMQ

Job description

Empower is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in the Philippines to lead a team of engineers, drive delivery of software products, and provide hands-on technical guidance. You will work with international team members and stakeholders to align on goals and priorities.

The role emphasizes leadership, project planning, and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment, with a flexible, inclusive culture and opportunities for growth.