Manager Software Engineering

Altice USA; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 111,384 - 182,988; Full time

Job summary

Altice USA in Plano, Texas is seeking a highly experienced Manager of Software Engineering to lead and inspire its engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and proven leadership skills to drive the development of innovative software solutions.

This role involves fostering collaboration across teams, ensuring high-quality product delivery, and establishing technology roadmaps that align with business objectives. The position offers a competitive salary and contributes to shaping exciting technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication to different audiences.
• Experience managing software development projects, including scoping, planning, and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead effective brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas and solutions.
• Establish and gain acceptance for technology roadmaps aligned with product roadmaps.
• Communicate with stakeholders about expectations and proactively share knowledge to elevate others.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Technical background in relevant technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Go

Java

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Manager of Software Engineering to lead and inspire our talented engineering team. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background in service-based architectures, outstanding leadership skills, and a passion for delivering innovative software solutions. In this role, you will drive the development and execution of our technology roadmap to create the best tools on the planet for our front‑line sales and tech teams, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and ensure the delivery of high‑quality products that meet the needs of our customers and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead effective brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas and solutions
• Drive multi‑scrum technology feasibility, delivery, and quality in partnership with product and design teams
• Establish and gain acceptance for technology roadmaps aligned with product roadmaps
• Establish and gain acceptance for technical solutions, serving as a go‑to expert for specific capabilities
• Articulate technology vision, principles, and roadmaps to diverse audiences, tailoring communication appropriately
• Achieve objectively good negotiation results efficiently while maintaining relationships and driving decision‑making
• Effectively and respectfully drive technical team interactions, persuasively influencing architecture, software design, implementation, and incident recovery
• Advise team members on the quality of software designs, code, tests, and documentation
• Proactively build strong relationships with product, design, and business/operations counterparts within and across teams
• Understand and articulate the financial benefits and costs of capabilities, incorporating this information into decision‑making
• Thoroughly vet and refine requirements to clearly articulate their intent
• Establish clear cost and time commitments to stakeholders, ensuring they are met with assistance
• Consistently communicate with stakeholders about expectations and proactively share knowledge to elevate others

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum seven years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
• Strong technical background in relevant technologies (e.g., Go, Java, cloud platforms, CI/CD)
• Proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams, foster collaboration, and drive results
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication to different audiences
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a focus on finding creative solutions to complex challenges
• Experience managing software development projects, including scoping, planning, and execution
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Familiarity with AI Tools and AI First mindset

Compensation

The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in New York is $133,661.00 – $219,586.00 /year. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in Texas is $111,384.00 – $182,988.00 /year. For other locations, please inquire with your recruiter. The rates/ranges provided herein are the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and do not reflect future job opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.