Software Engineering Manager (Remote - US)

PDQ, founded in Salt Lake City, UT, makes device management simple, secure, and Pretty Damn Quick. IT teams use our products to reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and enhance control in their unique environments. We are backed by TA Associates and Berkshire Partners, top-tier global PE companies. SimpleMDM and SmartDeploy are powered by PDQ. 

PDQ's Mission: We make device management simple, secure and pretty damn quick.

PDQ's Core Values: Honesty, Ownership, Collaboration and Improvement

As a Software Engineering Manager, you'll lead and oversee the work of one or more delivery teams as they develop software solutions for PDQ customers, including the production and prototype development of PDQ's vulnerability management integration. You will supervise the work of other engineers to ensure that best practices in software engineering are followed. You'll be directly responsible for the performance and advancement of other engineers. You'll be a true first-level manager in charge of your delivery teams' success. The engineering department's success will be influenced by you.

People Management

Mentoring software engineers in programming techniques, design principles, SDLC concepts, coding standards, quality assurance practices, and time management.

Overseeing regular one-on-ones with direct reports

Conducting semiannual performance reviews with direct reports

Managing time off for direct reports

Coaching direct reports on professional development, career goals, performance, and team collaboration skills

Project Management

 Defining and championing engineering processes for delivery teams

 Updating and reporting on delivery teams' progress towards milestones and deliverables

 Facilitating delivery team meetings, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and daily standup 

 Identify and report upon key metrics

 Ensuring collaboration between team members, other delivery teams, and departments

 Collaborating with product managers for delivery teams to ensure a clear and concise backlog

 Provide leadership in development and implementation of product roadmap

 Contribute to production and prototype development of the vulnerability management integration 

 Prioritize and manage competing priorities and incoming requests to ensure efficient workflow and team productivity 

 Safeguard and maintain the focus of the team by minimizing distractions and staying aligned with strategic  objectives 

Hiring

 Identifying talent needs for delivery teams

 Assisting in crafting job descriptions

 Participating in and facilitating technical interviews

Leadership

 Participating in department leadership meetings as well as company-wide management meetings

 Reporting on KPIs, decisions, goals, and progress of individual teams

 Defining and championing team goals and OKRs 

 Ability to grow strong and efficient engineering teams

 Displays strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills

 Clearly communicates, both verbally and in-writing, with team members, managers, executives and other project  stakeholders

We're looking for people who experience with:

• Elixir and React Git version control 
• DD and good test coverage 
• Cloud computing technologies, such as GCP or AWS, along with Kubernetes and containerization 
• Working knowledge of SQL, and specifically Postgres a bonus 
• Extensive background in API development and design at scale
• Bonus: Experience with specific technologies Elixir/Phoenix, Rust, Python and/or React 

Who you are:

• Honesty: You demonstrate integrity, transparency, and ethical behavior in all interactions 
• Improvement: You continuously seek opportunities for growth, innovation, and personal development 
• Collaboration: Your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills allow you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. You thrive in a collaborative environment, fostering strong working relationships with colleagues from various departments.
• 5+ years experience as a software engineer, in an individual contributor role
• 2+ years experience in a team lead or senior engineer role
• 1+ year in an Engineering Management role 
• Experience creating and interacting with API’s
• Demonstrated technical ability in bringing a product to market.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent experience) 

Additional tools used across PDQ Development & Engineering

• Git version control
• Database technologies, including SQL (Postgres, MySQL, etc.)
• CI/CD technologies, such as Github Actions and ArgoCD 
• Data analytics using BigQuery 

Additional tools used across PDQ, org wide:

• Slack
• Discord
• Linear
• Notion
• Microsoft 365 

Do you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily meet all the requirements? Apply anyway - you could be exactly who we are looking for!

PDQ offers all of the great perks and benefits you'd expect from working at a very cool tech company, and even some you might not expect, including:

4-Day Work Week

Managers who champion professional development and are technically experienced (the best kind of experience)

100% Premium Coverage for medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents

100% Premium Coverage for Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance

Company Match of the first 6% of your employee deferrals after you’ve been employed with us for 90 days

Flexible Paid Time Off Policy that treats you like the adult that you are

Health Savings Account (HSA) and wellness incentives

Quarterly Company Values Award (team member nominated)

PDQ is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact [email protected].

The majority of PDQ's full-time roles do not qualify for sponsorship of employment visas such as the H-1B visa. This applies to scenarios where a candidate might possess temporary work authorization during their schooling or after graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT), but would require H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment to retain eligibility for employment. 

*Currently, candidates who are eligible for fully remote positions can live in any of the following US states: AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.