Software Engineering Manager: Lead Lab Systems

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team that designs, develops, tests, debugs, and implements software for the Omega Laser Facility and related labs.

You will determine system design requirements, ensure improvements, and guide staff through full software lifecycle, collaborating with product management, IT, and academic departments to deliver secure, high-performance software solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages a team that designs, develops, tests, debugs, and implements software for the Omega Laser Facility.
• Determines systems software design requirements.
• Ensures system improvements are implemented and monitored to increase efficiency.
• Oversees full software development lifecycle from planning to maintenance.
• Partners with product management, IT, and academic departments to define technical requirements.
• Maintains high standards of software quality and security compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Software design

Team management

Communication

Security and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team that designs, develops, tests, debugs, and implements software for the Omega Laser Facility and related labs.

You will determine system design requirements, ensure improvements, and guide staff through full software lifecycle, collaborating with product management, IT, and academic departments to deliver secure, high-performance software solutions.