Software Engineer Manager

ZP Group•Irvine, CA

46d•$140,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a talented software development team focused on building mission-critical solutions. This is a hybrid role based in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership experience, and the ability to align engineering efforts with business and product goals. The role doesn't require a clearance, but one is preferred.

Requirements

Ability to code and review code in various programming languages.
Experience with Agile methodologies and software development life cycles.
Strong technical background in backend, frontend, and QA practices.
Proven experience managing software engineering teams.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

Oversee engineering resource management including team capacity, velocity, and alignment with product roadmap milestones.
Manage on-call schedules and incident response protocols.
Participate in hiring and team growth planning.
Dedicate up to 10 hours/week to hands-on coding.
Mentor team members and support career development.
Collaborate with engineering leaders to promote proactive architecture across products.
Coordinate with internal and external partners and communicate plans clearly.
Work closely with Product Managers on requirements and prioritization.
Contribute to engineering and product documentation.
Host post-mortems and implement corrective actions.