Software Engineering Manager - Hybrid Manufacturing & Systems

Holtec; Camden (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Holtec is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead software development, delivery, and support for manufacturing operations and SMR digital solutions. You will manage engineers, set technical direction, and ensure compliance and quality across multiple high-priority initiatives.

The role requires extensive software leadership, architecture, integrations, and stakeholder communication, with a focus on delivering secure, auditable systems and continuous improvement across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in software engineering, enterprise application development, or a closely related field, including experience leading software teams or complex technical projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading software development teams or technical project teams.
• Experience with software architecture, APIs, system integrations, relational databases, reporting, and performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, testing, deployment, production support, and change management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and high-priority production issues.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop software engineers and technical team members.
• Provide directions on software architecture, application design, databases, APIs, integrations, security, and performance.
• Establish standards for code quality, documentation, testing, version control, and release management.
• Guide the team in resolving production issues and implementing lasting corrective actions.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through testing, deployment, and support.
• Lead development of manufacturing applications, workflow systems, reporting tools, engineering solutions, and digital products supporting SMR projects.
• Translate business and operational needs into clear requirements, technical plans, backlogs, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure software includes appropriate controls for data integrity, access, approvals, auditability, cybersecurity, and compliance.
• Manage integrations with ERP systems, databases, third-party platforms, APIs, and enterprise services.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, project management, quality, compliance, IT, cybersecurity, and business leadership.
• Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, decisions, and resource needs.
• Balance production support, project commitments, business priorities, and long-term technical improvements.
• Manage backlog prioritization, sprint planning, resource allocation, testing, and release schedules.
• Improve delivery predictability, accountability, communication, and collaboration across development teams.
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, and technical development.
• Promote a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and high-quality delivery.

Job description

Holtec is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead software development, delivery, and support for manufacturing operations and SMR digital solutions. You will manage engineers, set technical direction, and ensure compliance and quality across multiple high-priority initiatives.

The role requires extensive software leadership, architecture, integrations, and stakeholder communication, with a focus on delivering secure, auditable systems and continuous improvement across the lifecycle.