Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Socket.dev; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering in Orlando.

You will lead multiple software teams delivering high‑reliability communications and network products, guiding architecture, development, testing, and release readiness from concept through delivery. You will mentor engineering leaders, drive DevOps maturity, and partner with Product, Systems, Hardware, and R&D to align roadmaps with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise developing high‑availability, distributed, or systems‑level software products.
• Experience with modern programming languages (e.g., C/C++, Python, Java), cloud technologies, networking concepts, or satellite/communications systems.
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface across engineering, leadership, and customer environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a clear technical vision aligned with company and product objectives.
• Drive architecture, design, development, and integration of advanced software systems, platforms, and applications.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Systems, Hardware, and R&D to define requirements, roadmaps, and release plans.
• Provide expert guidance in modern software engineering methodologies, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud‑native development.
• Lead multiple software engineering teams, including managers, senior engineers, and cross‑disciplinary contributors.
• Coach and mentor engineering managers and technical leads to elevate performance and technical depth.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑accountability culture that encourages creativity, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with People Operations on workforce planning, hiring, and development initiatives.
• Ensure engineering teams deliver on schedule, scope, quality, and performance expectations.
• Drive rigorous testing, verification, and readiness processes for all releases.
• Remove impediments, optimize workflows, and implement scalable development standards across teams.
• Oversee software documentation, release notes, and compliance requirements.
• Work with Customer Support, Systems Engineering, Field Engineering, and Sales Engineering to ensure customer needs and product requirements are met.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues.
• Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and professional services engagements as necessary.
• Oversee engineering lab environments, tools, infrastructure, and development resources.
• Establish metrics, dashboards, and governance processes that track productivity, code quality, velocity, and reliability.
• Promote strong security, safety, and compliance practices across all development activities.

Skills

High availability

Distributed systems

C/C++

Python

Java

Cloud technologies

Networking concepts

Satellite/communications

Leadership

DevOps

CI/CD

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Title:Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Level: M3

Department:CSI

Reports To:VP, Software and Security

Revision Date: 8/25/2026

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Orlando, FL

Company Overview

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud-native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world’s most innovative communications solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtech.com.

We’re seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures, and systems; playing a key role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Software Engineering provides strategic and technical leadership for software development teams building complex, high‑reliability communications and network products. This role is responsible for guiding engineering execution, scaling best‑in‑class development practices, enabling cross‑functional alignment, and driving product readiness from concept through delivery. The Senior Manager will manage multiple engineering teams, mentor technical leaders, and ensure the organization consistently meets quality, performance, and delivery expectations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and communicate a clear technical vision aligned with company and product objectives.
• Drive architecture, design, development, and integration of advanced software systems, platforms, and applications.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Systems, Hardware, and R&D organizations to define requirements, roadmaps, and release plans.
• Provide expert guidance in modern software engineering methodologies, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud‑native development.

• Team Leadership & People Management
  • Lead multiple software engineering teams, including managers, senior engineers, and cross‑disciplinary contributors.
  • Coach and mentor engineering managers and technical leads to elevate performance and technical depth.
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑accountability culture that encourages creativity, ownership, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with People Operations on workforce planning, hiring, and development initiatives.

• Execution & Delivery
  • Ensure engineering teams deliver on schedule, scope, quality, and performance expectations.
  • Drive rigorous testing, verification, and readiness processes for all releases.
  • Remove impediments, optimize workflows, and implement scalable development standards across teams.
  • Oversee software documentation, release notes, and compliance requirements.

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Work with Customer Support, Systems Engineering, Field Engineering, and Sales Engineering to ensure customer needs and product requirements are met.
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues.
  • Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and professional services engagements as necessary.

• Operational Excellence
  • Oversee engineering lab environments, tools, infrastructure, and development resources.
  • Establish metrics, dashboards, and governance processes that track productivity, code quality, velocity, and reliability.
  • Promote strong security, safety, and compliance practices across all development activities.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise developing high‑availability, distributed, or systems‑level software products.
• Experience with modern programming languages (e.g., C/C++, Python, Java), cloud technologies, networking concepts, or satellite/communications systems.
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface across engineering, leadership, and customer environments.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with RF systems, satellite communications, or embedded software.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices and zero‑trust environments.
• Experience leading multi‑site or global engineering teams.
• Prior work with database systems, analytics tools, or cloud infrastructure.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including 3+ years leading engineering teams.

About Us

This position requires compliance with Comtech’s Drug‑Free Workplace Program. Candidates must successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire. Employees may be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post‑incident testing. Illegal drug use — including marijuana, regardless of state law — is disqualifying under federal adjudicative guidelines and DoD DFARS requirements.

The pay range reflects the expected base salary for this position. Final compensation will be based on role, level, skills, experience, and geographic location.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.