Software Development Manager

ThinKom Solutions, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the defense and space manufacturing industry as a Software Development Manager. You will guide software engineering projects and mentor a talented team to ensure product strategy aligns with business goals. Ideal candidates will combine extensive software development expertise with leadership skills, contributing to team dynamics and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k Matching (4%)

PTO

Paid Holidays

Bonus Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• At least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong coding ability in C++ and experience with production systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage engineering efforts across multiple programs.
• Review code and provide feedback for best practices.
• Develop team KPI metrics to maintain visibility.

Skills

C++

Unit testing frameworks

CI/CD pipelines

Agile Development

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS or MS in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Kibana

Grafana

JIRA

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Job Summary:

Software Development Managers combine deep technical expertise with leadership capabilities to guide major projects and mentor engineering teams. The ideal candidate is able to write high-quality code and develop the conditions for others to do the same. In this role, you’ll drive project execution, shape product strategy, and support your team’s growth, ensuring that both the software and the people behind it continue to scale effectively.

Job Summary:

Software Development Managers combine deep technical expertise with leadership capabilities to guide major projects and mentor engineering teams. The ideal candidate is able to write high-quality code and develop the conditions for others to do the same. In this role, you’ll drive project execution, shape product strategy, and support your team’s growth, ensuring that both the software and the people behind it continue to scale effectively.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own and manage software engineering efforts across multiple programs through hands on development and applying your expertise in software best practices
• Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency)
• Meet regularly with individual staff to discuss performance and development and provide feedback and coaching
• Contribute to Software Engineering direction, policy and guidance
• Develop processes and policies for unit testing standards, CI practices, and code quality gates
• Collaborate across teams to ensure software delivery aligns with business goals
• Develop team KPI metrics to communicate progress, identify blockers, and maintain visibility
• Build a team culture focused on first principles thinking, reliability, and continuous learning
  
  
  

Skills and/or Experience Needed:

• BS or MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent industry experience
• 10+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or management role
• Strong C++ (14/17/20) coding ability, with hands-on experience designing production systems
• Deep experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Google Test, Catch2) and CI/CD pipelines
• Proven ability to lead design efforts in dynamic environments where requirements are fluid
• Experience with data-driven engineering practices using tools like Kibana, Grafana, JIRA, or similar
• Extensive leadership experience, including definition of software requirements
• Experience in Agile Development process
• Experienced in writing detailed test plans and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  
  

Language Skills:

• Interpersonal skills to effectively work with internal peers as well as working effectively with suppliers and customers
• Ability to effectively present information in team meetings and design reviews, as needed
  
  
  

Other Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written form
• Must have substantial reasoning and problem-solving abilities
• Strong analytical skills and solid work ethic
  
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

Ability to travel up to 5% of the time

This position uses a computer terminal to access, input, and retrieve data

This position may be subject to interruptions that may cause a change in immediate priorities and/or work focus

While performing duties to this position, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, and/or bend

May occasionally lift and/or move parts, files or boxes up to 40 pounds

May be subjected to occasional irregular or extended work hours

May be required to sit for extended lengths of time

Must be able to work in an environment that may be subjected to occasional loud noises, hazardous materials and chemicals

Salary Range - $150,000 - $200,000

ThinKom offer generous benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401k Matching (4%), PTO, paid Holidays and Bonus Plan.

ThinKom Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

ThinKom Solutions is a Drug and Alcohol free working environment with a zero-tolerance policy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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