Software Engineering Manager (Teradyne, Agoura Hills)

Teradyne•Agoura Hills, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Engineering Manager with strong technical and architecture leadership to lead a software development team. In partnership with other product development functions, you will play a critical role in enabling the team to develop software to achieve our business goals, while also setting technical direction and architectural standards for the team. Lead and manage a team of 5–10 software engineers, providing both people leadership and hands‑on technical leadership across embedded systems, test automation frameworks, and diagnostic tools. Drive execution of software development projects from concept through release, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with product goals, while making sound technical trade‑off decisions. Provide technical mentorship and career development support, helping engineers grow in depth in system design, debugging, and ownership of complex software areas. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including hardware, systems, architecture, and product management to define software technical ownership boundaries, requirements, and integration strategies. Ensure adherence to software development best practices, including design and architecture reviews, code reviews, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies. Participate in roadmap planning, resource allocation, and performance evaluations, ensuring project assignments support both business priorities and long‑term technical growth. Support customer-facing teams with technical insights and issue resolution when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of software development experience, with 2+ years in a leadership or management role.
Strong background in C/C++ in embedded or systems-level software.
Familiarity with real-time operating systems, device drivers, and hardware-software integration.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Experience executing against all phases of the software development life cycle.
Experience with Agile Development Process.
Excellent interpersonal, mentoring and coaching skills with the ability to inspire change.
Proven success in recruiting, growing and developing high performing teams and individuals.
Energetic team player who can work with a variety of people & disciplines.
Experience with interdisciplinary teams and long-term projects.
Experience developing software for hardware instrumentation.
Demonstrated experience as a Technical Lead or Senior Engineer in addition to people management responsibilities.
Strong system‑level thinking with hands‑on experience designing.
Proven ability to mentor engineers on architecture, design trade‑offs, and complex debugging.
Comfortable operating at multiple levels — hands‑on technical depth when needed and strategic leadership for planning and execution.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the ATE industry or semiconductor testing is highly preferred.
Proven track record in managing multi-site teams.
Experience with semiconductor test or industrial controller software/hardware.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of 5–10 software engineers, providing both people leadership and hands‑on technical leadership across embedded systems, test automation frameworks, and diagnostic tools.
Drive execution of software development projects from concept through release, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with product goals, while making sound technical trade‑off decisions.
Provide technical mentorship and career development support, helping engineers grow in depth in system design, debugging, and ownership of complex software areas.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including hardware, systems, architecture, and product management to define software technical ownership boundaries, requirements, and integration strategies.
Ensure adherence to software development best practices, including design and architecture reviews, code reviews, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.
Participate in roadmap planning, resource allocation, and performance evaluations, ensuring project assignments support both business priorities and long‑term technical growth.
Support customer-facing teams with technical insights and issue resolution when needed.