Engineering Manager

Defense Unicorns; United States; On-site; USD 148,750 - 201,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Home Office Budget

Flexible Time Off

Reimbursement for training and conferences

Job summary

Limelight Health is seeking a Product Engineering Manager to lead a dedicated team in developing airgap-native software and ensuring integration with UDS. You will be involved in developing innovative solutions tailored to customer needs, particularly in National Defense.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and at least 6 years of experience managing engineering teams. This remote position requires a collaborative approach, ensuring the delivery of highly scalable and secure products.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in industry, building and managing platforms.
• 2+ years managing engineering teams, in remote environments.
• Proven experience architecting scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team developing UDS-compatible applications.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Collaborate with teams to manage engineering roadmaps.

Skills

Software engineering

Cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure)

DevOps principles

Team leadership

Kubernetes

Communication

Job description

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Product Engineering Manager. You will play a critical role in managing and developing airgap-native software and ensuring it integrates seamlessly with UDS to Accelerate the ATO. You will oversee the development of innovative solutions that meet customer needs and drive the success of our products in National Defense. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and a deep understanding of modern software systems.

You will be responsible for guiding a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure products. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Product, Growth, and Delivery, is essential to ensure alignment with our company roadmap and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and manage a team of engineers dedicated to developing and maintaining UDS-compatible applications.
• Own the team's deliverables, ensuring the timely delivery of scalable, highly-available products that exceed customer expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and manage engineering roadmaps in alignment with Product objectives.
• Instill a spirit of continuous improvement in code quality, architecture, and processes, driving innovation and efficiency.
• Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of team members, helping them advance their careers and achieve their goals.
• Facilitate communication among clients/customers and engineers, ensuring clear understanding of specifications, budgets, and deadlines.
• Stay abreast of new trends, developments, and technologies to continually improve product lines and production efficiency.

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise.

Travel Expectations/Requirements

10-25%

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience, preferably in building, maintaining, and managing platforms and infrastructure.
• 2+ years of experience managing engineering teams, with experience in a remote, distributed environment.
• Strong technical background in software engineering, with deep experience in architecting and delivering scalable solutions using cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, while deploying cloud-native software to Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with a track record of inspiring and empowering teams.
• High level of technical proficiency, with the ability to work within the team to solve complex problems.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to prioritize tasks effectively.

Amazing to Have

• Contributions to open-source projects or published projects.
• Familiarity with Cloud-Native technologies including Kubernetes. Experience with Zarf, and the UDS ecosystem is highly desirable.
• Understanding of the needs of airgapped systems, edge devices, and the implications of semi-disconnected software delivery is a differentiator.
• Experience in mobile development, particularly Android software development, is a huge plus.

Location

Remote – USA

Compensation

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.

$148,750 – $201,250 USD

Benefits

Health

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Premiums are 100% Company Paid
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance

Financial

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company Stock Options
• Home Office Budget

Leave

• We offer all full-time Unicorns Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus all Federal Holidays, one week for Thanksgiving, and two weeks for Christmas and New Year’s
• Paid Parental Leave

Learning

• Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions
• Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)

At Defense Unicorns, we're committed to diversity. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don't match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.