Software Engineering Manager

OverviewJoin to apply for the Software Engineering Manager role at Jacobs.This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$120,400.00/yr - $188,125.00/yrAt Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.Your impactAt Jacobs, we are always looking beyond raising the bar and delivering with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look to the future with great optimism and focus. We give our best and know that we’re making a difference.The Software Engineering Manager will play an important role in Jacobs Global Technical Excellence team, focusing on managing software developers to deliver new engineering software solutions to the business. You will be responsible for overseeing development processes, technical quality and consistency across a portfolio of solutions. Reporting to the Design Automation Program Technical Solutions Lead, you will partner with the Solutions Architect and Product Managers to design solutions based on key business challenges and stakeholder requirements and manage a team to execute development.ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Team ManagementManaging a team of developers, testers and Scrum Masters, cultivate a culture of engineering excellence through shared best practices, standards, and documentationFostering a collaborative and innovative work culture, including running regular sessions for knowledge sharing, best practice and upskillingManage and hold the development team to account on following process, quality and coordinating with the Product Manager on budget or schedule implicationsWork with the Resource Manager to manage team workload and prioritization, identify resource requirements for recruits or vendorsCoordinate with Scrum Master, UI/UX designers, Product Managers, Product Owners, Solutions Architect to ensure development progresses according to scopeTechnical StewardshipWorking with the wider development leadership team, define and implement a common tech stack to be used by the team and define and manage development best practices across the Design Automation programEstablish and maintain technical documentation in a knowledge libraryImplement streamlined CI/CD pipelines and processes that balance speed with security and qualityLead the adoption of Agile practices and DevOps throughout the development life cycleCollaborate with Product Manager and Product Owners and technical leads in continuous planning, dependency & risk management and constant process improvementContinuously identify and learn from our delivery on how to further improve our effectivenessAccountable for the overall quality and integrity of delivered solutionsSolution DesignWork with wider Design Automation team to support solution design and possible backend delivery options when building business casesSupport the team to develop preliminary proof of concepts during IncubationEstablish a tight connection to other teams like IT and Cyber-security to unblock dependencies, provide visibility and maintain compliance with company policyAddress challenges and roadblocks faced by development teams employing strategic problem-solving to overcome obstaclesAdvise on development processes and support troubleshootingQuality AssuranceEnsure sufficient test plans are implemented on each work package and conduct regular code reviews of development activitiesWhen using vendors, ensure purchase orders are delivered to expected quality and scopeIn partnership with the Product Manager, execute Critical Design Reviews of each work package before major releases of new solutions or featuresYour keen ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and tackle challenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment. Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future – big and small, global, and local.Here’s what you’ll needAt least 10 years of experience with hands-on experience in software development and engineering workflowsExperience managing software engineering teams of at least 5-10 peopleKnowledge of modern CI/CD practices (GitHub Actions, GitOps), testing frameworks, and developer tooling ecosystemsStrong expertise in Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) practices and implementationFamiliarity with developer portals, internal platforms, and self-service tooling like Backstage or custom solutionsExperience implementing developer-centric security and compliance controls within development processes (static analysis, dependency scanning, policy enforcement)Effective communication skills for connecting technical concepts with business valueUnderstanding of developer needs and challenges, with dedication to improving developer experienceExperience using software delivery management platforms like Azure DevOps or JiraExperience and knowledge of the following C#, Java, .NET, Cloud services (eg., Azure, Google, AWS), WPF, Python, Rest APIsExperience and knowledge of engineering software e.g., Autodesk, Bentley and their APIsExperience and knowledge of systems architecture and managing cyber security requirementsIdeally, you’ll also haveDegree in software engineering, computer science or similarExperience with Dynamo and GrasshopperBenefits and additional informationThe base salary range for this position is $120,400.00 to $188,125.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesCivil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Jacobs by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Software Engineering Manager” roles.This position will be open for at least 3 days. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17