Software Engineering Manager II, Infrastructure

Job Summary

The Software Engineering Manager will provide technical and people leadership for engineering teams working on large-scale, distributed systems. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic planning and team management, ensuring delivery of high-impact software solutions at scale. The manager will guide engineers across multiple teams and locations while contributing to product strategy, system design, and long-term technical vision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience in software development using one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
• 3+ years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure or distributed systems.
• 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• 2+ years of experience in people management or team leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Set and communicate team priorities that align with broader organizational goals.
2. Align strategy, processes, and decision-making across multiple engineering teams.
3. Establish clear performance and development expectations for individuals based on role and experience level.
4. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to provide feedback, coaching, and career development guidance.
5. Define and own the mid-term technical vision and roadmap for one or more teams, evolving it to meet future product and infrastructure needs.
6. Design, review, and validate system architectures and technical solutions within the broader product area.
7. Contribute hands-on by writing high-quality code to solve complex and ambiguous technical problems.
8. Review code developed by other engineers and provide constructive feedback to ensure best practices in quality, efficiency, testing, and maintainability.
9. Oversee delivery and deployment of large-scale projects across multiple sites and regions.