Software Development Manager

Tempo; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Unlimited vacation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Training reimbursement

WFH reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Tempo is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead one or two engineering teams. You will provide people management, improve delivery practices, and maintain team morale to ensure high-quality outcomes aligned with product priorities.

The role emphasizes coaching, Agile delivery, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, AI-augmented development environment. Hybrid work arrangements are available, with opportunities to impact Tempo's Atlassian ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading software teams with a focus on delivery.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and performance support.
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or two engineering teams delivering high-quality software.
• Improve delivery practices and maintain team morale.
• Plan objectives aligned to product goals and company priorities.
• Coordinate execution with minimal supervision and accountability.
• Track capacity, workload, and prioritization for sustainable delivery.
• Conduct regular 1:1s and provide coaching feedback.
• Drive recruiting to ensure needed skills and staffing.
• Define career paths and support engineers' growth.
• Collaborate with customer-facing teams for issue resolution.
• Provide visibility of progress to stakeholders outside the team.

Skills

People leadership

Coaching & development

Cross-team collaboration

Agile methodologies

Strategic delivery planning

Stakeholder communication

Team building

Capacity planning

Conflict management

AI-driven development awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Equivalent practical experience considered

Tools

AI-assisted development tools

Job description

With over 30,000 customers, including a third of Fortune 500 companies, Tempo is trusted by organizations across the globe to make their workflows work better.

We create a suite of integrated solutions for time management, resource planning, budget management, roadmapping, program management, reporting and more. We create the tech that enables the modern team to deliver – for every step from first vision to value.

Since our beginning in 2007 as a project to make a time-tracking tool to help a client – Tempo has expanded to become the #1 time management add-on for Jira, and we have developed and acquired a multitude of tools to become one of the most trusted names in the Atlassian ecosystem.

We want everyone to work better – but we also want to be a tech company with a heart. Join us as we continuously innovate our award-winning products, create new solutions, and help the world work smarter, not harder.

About the role:

We are looking for a Software Development Manager to provide direct leadership and management for one or two engineering teams. This role is ideal for a former technical individual contributor who now leads through people management, delivery execution, and strong team culture. You will be responsible for supporting team performance, improving delivery practices, maintaining team morale, and ensuring the team delivers high-quality outcomes aligned with product and business priorities.

What you’ll do:

• Lead one or two engineering teams made up of individual contributors (e.g., software developers, QA specialists, and other technical roles)
• Monitor and optimize team productivity and code quality in an AI-augmented development environment
• Own team delivery outcomes, including processes, communication, and continuous improvement
• Plan and execute objectives aligned to product line goals and broader organizational priorities
• Develop and track projects and initiatives that contribute to product, technology, and departmental outcomes
• Coordinate team execution with minimal supervision, ensuring accountability and progress toward commitments
• Identify and implement improvements to workflows and processes, including recommending improvements outside the team when needed
• Track team capacity, workload, and planning to ensure sustainable delivery and clear prioritization
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings with direct reports and collaborate with relevant peers
• Drive recruiting efforts to ensure the team is staffed with the skills and talent needed for success
• Evaluate and communicate team member performance, providing coaching and development support
• Define and maintain career paths for engineers, supporting individual growth and long-term professional development
• Provide recommendations on impact and performance to support compensation and talent decisions
• Build an environment that supports morale, retention, and team engagement
• Mentor individual contributors who show potential and interest in developing leadership and management skills
• Identify, manage, and help resolve conflicts within and outside the team while maintaining a neutral and constructive approach
• Provide candid, respectful feedback to team members and cross-functional peers
• Proactively engage with stakeholders outside of the team or department to build relationships, lend support, and ensure alignment
• Ensure visibility of the team’s progress and deliveries to stakeholders outside the team.

Who you are:

• Experience managing software development teams that actively use AI coding agents and AI-assisted development tools in daily workflows
• Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, performance support, and team development
• Ability to coordinate and execute projects and initiatives with minimal oversight
• Strong organizational and communication skills, including cross-team collaboration
• Experience managing a team delivering continuously and incrementally
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Experience in improving delivery processes and establishing effective team operating rhythms
• Ability to manage team capacity, planning, and prioritization effectively
• Strong conflict management and relationship-building skills
• Comfort partnering with customer-facing teams to support customer issue resolution and outcomes

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Typically 8+ years of overall experience in software development or related technical roles (or equivalent)
• Typically 2+ years of people management experience (or equivalent leadership experience)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
• Equivalent practical experience may be considered in place of a formal degree

Why Join Tempo?

• Impact : Work on meaningful products that empower enterprise users and improve productivity.
• Innovation : Be part of a culture that values creativity and innovation, with opportunities to make a real impact.
• Collaboration : Join a supportive, collaborative team that values openness, communication, and a continuous learning environment.
• Growth : Opportunities for professional development, including conferences, courses, and mentorship.

What’s In It For You?

• Hybrid work environment
• Unlimited vacation in most of our locations!!
• Great benefits including health, dental, vision and savings plan.
• Perks such as training reimbursement, WFH reimbursement, and more.
• Diverse and dynamic teams with challenging and exciting work.
• An opportunity to have a real impact on our business.
• A great range of social activities (both in person and virtual).
• Optional in person meet‑ups and the ability to travel to our international offices
• Employee referral program
• And so much more!

Note: As our hiring teams are global, please submit your resume in English only

_ Join us at Tempo Software, where we proudly foster an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. _