Software Engineering Manager

Airbus•Waterloo, ON

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

Summary of the Role: As a Software Engineering Manager, you will sit at the intersection of high level strategy and hands on technical execution. You will lead a chapter of talented engineers, ensuring they have the technical direction, professional mentorship, and operational framework to deliver.

Requirements

10+ years in software design and development, with recent, deep expertise in .NET and/or C++.
Hands on experience architecting and deploying services in AWS.
Strong grasp of modern front-end technologies to lead full-stack initiatives.
3+ years of formal people management experience (managing 5+ developers).
Experience working within a SAFe or large-scale Agile environment.
Ability to influence technical direction across teams without relying solely on "manager" authority.
Expert at giving (and receiving) feedback that levels up the team.
You build for the user, not just for the sake of the code.

Responsibilities

Act as the technical anchor for your area, providing guidance on .NET/C++ architecture and AWS cloud-native patterns.
Conduct deep dive code reviews and architectural audits to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability.
Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation.
Translate corporate strategic pillars into actionable engineering roadmaps.
Define and evolve "Software Factory" standards, standardizing CI/CD, testing automation, and deployment workflows.
Own the full lifecycle of your team: hiring, onboarding, career mapping, and performance management.
Foster a culture of accountability and psychological safety where engineers are motivated to reach their peak potential.
Utilize SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) to coordinate complex deliverables across multiple teams.
Identify skill gaps within the organization and implement training or hiring strategies to close them.