Manager, Software Engineering (Hybrid)

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 123,700 - 210,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

Employee discounts

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Plano, TX. This full-time, exempt role involves leading a team to deliver software projects using agile methodologies, ensuring quality and timely execution.

Qualified candidates will have 5–7 years of experience in managing software teams, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $123,700 – $210,300 along with a comprehensive benefits package including bonuses, medical, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience managing agile software engineering teams.
• Experience delivering software products using Microsoft technologies.
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to enhance work processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality, timeliness, and cost of software deliverables.
• Provide oversight and leadership to a team of engineers.
• Champion development strategies during all phases of the life cycle.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Collaboration

Software Development Life Cycle

SaaS products

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft technologies

Cloud technologies

Job description

The Software Engineering Manager is a leadership role that takes responsibility for the overall execution and success of software deliverables using agile methodology by leading a team of developers, comprised of both stateside and offshore resources. Excellent communication and organization skills are necessary to work cross‑functionally with other teams.

Responsibilities

• Delivering software (40%): Ensure the quality, timeliness, and cost of projects meet client and business requirements. Collaborate with Product Managers to navigate scope, commitments, release timelines, or other project variables when needed. Serve as the point of escalation for the team and production issues. Actively communicate status of team progress or impediments and provide release‑management support for internal and external deployments.
• Leading a team (30%): Provide oversight and leadership to a team of software and quality engineers to ensure timely execution of team and project deliverables. Develop staff through effective hiring, coaching, performance‑management processes, and establishing development plans. Create an effective work environment by developing a common vision, setting clear objectives, encouraging teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance, and maintaining open communication.
• Defining and managing software process (30%): Champion and ensure adherence to development strategies, standards, policies, tools, and procedures during all phases of the development life cycle. Lead development efforts across Agile teams with shared resources.

Qualifications

• At least 5–7 years of experience managing agile software‑engineering teams building SaaS products with a track record of on‑time deliveries.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, software engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience delivering software products using Microsoft technologies.
• Experience with cloud technologies and web development.
• Experience working with offshore resources is a plus.
• Deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with tools and technologies in areas such as issue tracking, builds, delivery, documentation, and release management.
• Ability to identify opportunities to enhance work processes across globally distributed teams.
• Strong leadership qualities: action oriented, collaborative, customer‑focused, results‑driven, trustworthy, accountable, decisive, influential, team builder, talent developer, and complexity manager.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Frequent sitting, talking, and hearing are required. Occasionally the employee may need to push or lift up to 25 pounds. The job operates in a professional office environment with standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and scanners. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

Approximately 10% domestic travel is required.

Location & Status

Full‑time, exempt position located in Plano, TX. Relocation is not available.

Pay & Benefits

Salary range: $123,700 – $210,300 per year.

• Quarterly bonuses or commission.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, paid holidays, vacation, sick days, funeral benefits, and jury duty pay.
• Employee discounts, referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, and education reimbursement.
• First‑rate benefits package and discretionary rewards such as years‑of‑service awards.

Equal‑Employment Opportunity Statement

Simpson Strong‑Tie is an equal‑opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and merit, and on business needs. All offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. The company’s drug policy is based on Federal Law and includes screening for amphetamines, methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine, and opiates.