Software Engineering Manager

PSD; Town of Ithaca (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K savings plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Benefit Time program

Job summary

Performance Systems Development is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the software engineering team powering energy efficiency software. You will oversee .NET and React developers, QA, and data-intensive roles, ensuring delivery, quality, and accurate energy models for client work and product development.

The role emphasizes people leadership with limited hands-on work, strong cross‑functional communication, and a commitment to software craftsmanship in a distributed/remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in software development, including enterprise software.
• 2+ years of experience managing software engineers.
• Strong working knowledge of agile development and Scrum (CSM/PSM a plus).
• Hands-on experience applying AI tools across the SDLC, including AI-assisted coding/testing.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD and automated testing strategies.
• Experience leading a remote or distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Lead PSD's software engineering team of .NET and React developers, QA, and specialized roles.
• Deliver product development and contracted client work with a focus on people, delivery, and quality.
• Turn demand into predictable sprint commitments with Product Manager and Delivery Managers.
• Coordinate with Software Architect on technical direction and ensure data accuracy in models.
• Maintain high standards of software craftsmanship and cross‑functional communication.

Skills

.NET/C# expertise

React experience

AI in SDLC

Agile / Scrum

Remote team leadership

Code review & architecture

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS

Tools

Cypress

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About PSD

Performance Systems Development is a national leader in building science and energy efficiency. Since our founding 25 years ago, we've grown to over 100 employees who are passionate about delivering creative and effective solutions that drive change in how buildings use energy.

We Focus On Three Core Areas

• High-impact energy efficiency programs that improve building performance.
• Workforce development and industry training to upskill professionals.
• Innovative software solutions to manage and analyze energy efficiency data.

Our work advances energy policies, supports contractors, and drives sustainability efforts across the industry.

Description

The Engineering Manager leads PSD's software engineering team of .NET and React developers, QA, and specialized roles, including building energy simulation, and is responsible for the team's people, delivery, quality, and day-to-day operations. PSD's software supports utility energy efficiency programs, and the team delivers both product development and contracted client work. This role oversees the process that turns that demand into predictable sprint commitments, working with the Product Manager and Delivery Managers on priorities and with the Software Architect on technical direction. Because clients rely on PSD's energy models and program data, this person treats calculation and data accuracy as a core part of quality. The role is mostly people and delivery leadership, with limited hands‑on work, and requires strong communication across business units and a commitment to software craftsmanship.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in software development, including designing and building enterprise software.
• 2+ years of experience managing software engineers.
• Strong technical skills: able to review code, assess design and architecture decisions, and engage credibly with engineers on implementation details.
• Strong working knowledge of agile software development and hands‑on experience running Scrum (certification such as CSM or PSM is a plus).
• Hands‑on experience applying AI tools across the SDLC, including spec‑driven development, AI‑assisted coding, testing and QA, and backlog refinement.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD (build and deployment pipelines, environment promotion, release management) and automated testing strategy (unit test coverage, integration testing, and end‑to‑end frameworks such as Cypress).
• Experience with defect tracking and production support: triage, prioritization, severity classification, and seeing issues through to resolution.
• Experience leading a remote or distributed team.

Desired Traits

• Strong .NET/C# enterprise development background. React, Python, or Ruby experience is a plus.
• Experience with calculation‑heavy or data‑critical software, such as engineering or energy software.
• Experience retiring or migrating legacy systems.
• Experience balancing product development with client‑funded work, and understanding business processes and client needs.
• Experience leading a team's adoption of AI tools and measuring its impact on delivery and quality.
• Experience supporting SOC 2, ISO 27001 or a similar compliance audit.
• Interest in or exposure to energy efficiency, building science or utility programs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience.
• Benefits: Health Insurance, 401K savings plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Holidays, Unlimited Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and a Paid Benefit Time program.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

• 120,000 - 140,000 USD per year(Remote)