Software Engineering Manager

Hire Velocity; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Rochester is seeking a mid-senior level software project manager with extensive experience in C/C++ and C#. The role involves collaborating with engineers on product definition, managing projects, and leading a development team. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and at least five years of relevant programming experience. Full-time position offers opportunities for team management and occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years programming experience with C/C++ and C#.
• 3+ years of software project management experience.
• General knowledge of USB, Ethernet, I2C, and Serial Ports.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various teams on product development and support.
• Define project scope and manage software and firmware projects.
• Lead and mentor development team members.

Skills

C/C++ programming

C# programming

Software project management

Team leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure DevOps

Windows application development

Linux application development

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaboration: Work with management, marketing, business line managers, electrical engineers, and the production department on product definition, requirements, development, and support. Serve as the interface between software and hardware engineers. Report on product status and project activities to management.
• Project Planning: Define project scope and direct the software and firmware projects for embedded, desktop and server-based applications. Determine strategies for bringing projects to completion on schedule. Design test methods.
• Team Leadership: Provide support to the development team as well as constructive feedback and positive motivation. Review the expectations for team members and provide guidance, mentoring, and technical leadership.
• Resource Management: Oversee the allocation of team resources and prioritize tasks.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks, develop contingency plans, and manage changes in project scope or direction.
• Organization: Ensure team members are following best practices for source control, issue tracking, documentation, and testing. Oversee the use of version control and issue-reporting tools.
• Software Creation: Support projects as an individual contributor by developing and testing code and creating supporting documentation.
• User Support: Ensure that developed software meets performance specifications and requirements. Resolve any user issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• At least five (5) years programming experience with C/C++ and C# at an individual contributor level.
• At least three (3) years of experience in software project management.
• General knowledge of commonly used hardware technologies such as USB, Ethernet, I2C, and Serial Ports.
• Experience with creating software for direct real-time control of electronic hardware via direct digital control signals of integrated circuits.
• Experience in developing embedded code with multi-threading, inter-process communications, and interrupt handlers.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps.
• Experience with Windows and Linux application development.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Special Requirements

• Regular use of a computer keyboard and test equipment requiring manual dexterity.
• Occasional international travel possible. Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid US passport.

Supervision

Supervision exercised: Management of a team

Supervision required: Minimal

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Manufacturing and Engineering Services