Software Engineering Group Manager I

Job Description

The role of the Software Engineering Group Manager I helps manage multiple Software Engineering teams, typically consisting of 4-8 reports. This role assists with ownership and progress of product or platform features, as well as management for the Software Engineering group. This role must be able to set clear goals, define metrics, and track progress. This is a full-time position with remote, hybrid and on-site opportunities available.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and gauging progress and execution of important projects assigned to their team and advises team to improve execution, as needed
• Clarifying ownership and decision making for the development team staff
• Maintaining and improving their team(s) output in terms of velocity and project/product progress
• Providing oversight on the quality and technical accuracy of their team(s) technical output
• Attending team planning meetings to monitors and adjust team pace. Can identify when to instill urgency for success and/or protect from burnout
• Contributing to defining strategic direction, planning the roadmap, escalating issues, and synthesizing feedback to ensure team success
• Discussing implementation questions or problems encountered by development team members
• Reviewing and providing input on design documents as requested
• Contributing to the public facing forums, helping respond to requests in a timely manner
• Resolving interpersonal and technical conflict within and outside the team
• Advising department manager and team with insights and recommendations to improve the team
• Coaching, developing, and career management of their employees: setting performance expectations, career planning, performance reviews, managing low performers, compensation reviews, promotions, and terminations for the engineering group
• Contributing to plans and executing changes to team staffing in service of company goals: identifying gaps, defining roles, and managing team size
• Meets and maintains 6 month performance milestones provided by their manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related field or comparable experience
• 8 years of industry experience
• Minimum 2 years of managerial experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Written communication skills – able to document issues effectively and concisely
• Strong programming skills – using Java and Python
• Familiarity with agile methodologies such as SCRUM
• Familiarity with source control management systems such as Github
• Ability to accurately and effectively document ideas and specifications
• Ability to lead and guide teams of 4 or more employees

About Us

Who are we?

Champions for industrial automation innovation and driven by a mission statement to empower our customers to swiftly turn great ideas into reality by removing all technological and economic obstacles, we create and deliver solutions that relieve pain points, bring efficiency to operations and optimize integration.

Why Choose Inductive Automation?

Our passion goes beyond customers. We celebrate your personal and professional milestones, and we support our teams with meaningful work in a collaborative environment.

We find that great work-life balance inspires teams to do their best work and empowers people to live their best lives. That's why diversity, fun, and flexibility are ingrained into our work culture.

Good people can make a difference from anywhere, so Inductive Automation facilitates remote work flexibility from most locations in the U.S. We’ll provide you with the exciting work and high quality computer equipment, and leave the "where" part up to you.

We honor 40-hour work weeks mindful of your local time. Plus, we keep you connected and engaged with virtual social events and professional development time baked into the schedule.

Benefits and Perks

100% Covered Health Care: Don’t pay a dime for your medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Remote Flexibility: Work from home, in our beautiful office, or a combination of both. It’s up to you.

Work/Life Balance: Create a work schedule that fits your needs and your local time zone.

Paid Time Off: Receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

401k with Match: Save for the future with our company-matching 401k program.

World-Class Headquarters: While on-site, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, then challenge a friend to a game of pool, table tennis, shuffleboard, or foosball.