Senior Manager Software Engineering

empower; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

BRGs

Job summary

Empower is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead multiple software teams and shape departmental strategy. You will oversee resources, budgeting, technology adoption, and risk mitigation while mentoring software managers.

Collaborate with executives to align initiatives with company goals and drive innovation. This role emphasizes attracting top talent and staying current with industry trends in a professional office environment in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in software development with leadership experience.
• Proven ability to manage and lead software teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple software engineering teams with clear objectives.
• Define departmental strategy, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with executives to align initiatives with company goals.
• Mentor software managers and foster growth opportunities.
• Oversee complex projects and ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor trends and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Software leadership

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

The Senior Software Engineering Manager will lead multiple software engineering teams, shape departmental strategy, and ensure software initiatives align with organizational goals. This role will oversee resource allocation, budgeting, technology adoption, complex project delivery, talent development, and risk mitigation while fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

What you will do:

• Manage and lead multiple software engineering teams, setting clear objectives and priorities aligned with departmental and organizational goals.
• Define and execute departmental strategies, including resource allocation, budgeting, and technology adoption.
• Collaborate with department heads and executives to align software initiatives with the overall company strategy.
• Foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence within the software engineering department.
• Mentor and coach software managers and leaders, providing guidance and growth opportunities.
• Oversee complex software projects, monitor progress, and address challenges to support successful outcomes.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding, set and evaluate performance goals, and support efforts to attract and retain top talent.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of professional experience and training.
• 8 or more years of experience in software development.
• Proven experience managing and leading software teams.
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

This job operates in a professional office environment.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required to perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract.

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

$125,400.00 - $181,875.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.