Manager - Engineering

Hirschbach; West Jordan (UT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology firm is seeking a dynamic Manager, Engineering to lead a talented team of software engineers in South Jordan, UT. This strategic role involves aligning engineering execution with business goals and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and over 5 years of relevant experience, with strong leadership skills to guide teams and ensure operational excellence. This position offers a vibrant work environment focused on career growth and accountability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, ideally with leadership responsibilities.
• Advanced certifications in engineering leadership, Agile methodologies, cloud architecture, or software design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor, and develop engineering talent across all career stages.
• Lead Agile ceremonies: planning, grooming, stand-ups, retrospectives.
• Identify and mitigate delivery, technical, and operational risks.
• Partner with product to clarify requirements and translate them into actionable engineering plans.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Agile methodologies

Technical guidance

Code quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

We're looking for a dynamic Manager, Engineering to lead a talented team of software engineers and drive the delivery of scalable, high-quality technology solutions. In this strategic, hands‑on leadership role, you’ll align engineering execution with business goals while championing innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the VP of Engineering, you’ll play a critical role in guiding people, shaping technical direction, and partnering closely with product, design, operations, and other technology leaders. You’ll combine deep technical expertise with strong people leadership to influence architecture, development best practices, and operational excellence.

This role owns team performance, resource planning, quality standards, and delivery predictability. With a foundation in modern software development, you’ll ensure systems are built with long-term scalability, reliability, and business impact in mind—all while maintaining a culture of excellence and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Coach, mentor, and develop engineering talent across all career stages
• Build a positive team culture grounded in psychological safety, growth, and accountability
• Engage in hands‑on development and technical guidance
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and long‑term talent development

Software Development Lifecycle

• Lead Agile ceremonies: planning, grooming, stand‑ups, retrospectives
• Ensure accurate scoping, prioritization, and execution of engineering work
• Unblock engineers, troubleshoot technical challenges, and elevate risks
• Drive code quality through reviews, testing automation, CI/CD, and DevOps practices
• Contribute directly to architecture decisions, coding, and technical design
• Provide hands‑on ownership of key features and components

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with product to clarify requirements and translate them into actionable engineering plans
• Work closely with design, QA, infrastructure, and operations to ensure seamless delivery
• Communicate progress, risks, and technical decisions clearly to stakeholders

Operational Excellence

• Identify and mitigate delivery, technical, and operational risks
• Track and improve performance using engineering KPIs (cycle time, deployment frequency, defects, quality metrics)
• Continuously enhance team processes, workflows, and tooling
• Enforce engineering standards, architectural principles, and security/compliance practices

Schedule

This role is based in our South Jordan, UT office

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, ideally with leadership responsibilities

Preferred

• Advanced certifications in engineering leadership, Agile methodologies, cloud architecture, or software design