Manager, Software Engineering (Open to Remote)

Company: Simpson Strong-Tie
Location: San Jose
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Description BE A MAKER At Simpson Strong-Tie, there's a common thread connecting the people who work here: the drive to make things better and figure out how to get it done. We call it the Maker mindset. For over 60 years, our employees have fostered a collaborative workplace where people are engaged in creative thinking from the first day on the job onward. No matter what role you're in - from production, to sales, to engineering - you'll contribute to the growth and success of the company by having a Maker mindset. When you think of the best a family has to offer - support, collaboration and respect - thats what we value. When theres a win, well cheer you on. When theres a snag, coworkers step in to help you out. Working on solutions together is just the way we do things here, and that creates an atmosphere that often feels like home. Youll work alongside talented, passionate, dedicated, humble and genuinely kind people who are all contributing to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. Its this mission and our strong people-focused values that have made Simpson Strong-Tie a unique place to work - a place where you can connect, create and build your career. We invite you to -learn more -about our culture and why our employees are our most loyal customers. YOU You want to be an important member of a strong team of other makers who take pride in their work and support each other. The Software Engineering Manager is a leadership role that takes responsibility for the overall execution and success of complex software deliverables using agile methodology by leading a team of developers and testers, comprised of both internal and external resources. Excellent communication and organization skills are necessary to work cross-functionally with other teams. If career growth is important to you, we not only know how to help you with that, it's what we love to do: - WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING -(% of Time) Provide oversight and leadership to a team of software developers to ensure timely execution of team and project deliverables. Develop and maintain an organization of quality people through effective hiring, coaching, and performance management processes. Champion and ensure adherence to development strategies, standards, policies, tools, and procedures during all phases of the development life cycle. Develop staff through coaching, providing performance feedback, providing effective performance assessments, and establishing development plans. Create an effective work environment by developing a common vision, setting clear objectives, expecting teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance, and maintaining open communications. (50%) Lead development efforts across Agile teams, managing multiple products with shared resources. Ensure the quality, timeliness and cost of projects meet client and business requirements. Collaborate with Project, Product and Quality Managers to navigate scope, commitments, release timeline or other project variables when needed. Resolve problems in relationships between business partners and agile team. Considered point of escalation for the teams and production issues. Reports feature roadmap progress and risks to leadership team. Provides release management support for internal and external deployments. (50%) DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or technology, information systems or software engineering course of study or relevant experience required
• 10+ years of working directly with the software engineering teams building complex software applications with a track record of on time deliveries required
• 8+ years of people management experience, managing and motivating software engineers accomplish their measurable goals required
• 5+ years of partnering with product management teams to successful execution of roadmap commitments across a globally dispersed team required
• A deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, development manager experience with Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with the tools and technologies in areas such as issue tracking, builds, delivery, documentation, and release management
• Identify opportunities to enhance work process across globally distributed teams
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under rough circumstances
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Influences: Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others
• Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identify teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
• Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organizations goals
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems TRAVEL REQUIRED This job requires approximately 10% domestic travel. WORK STATUS & LOCATION This full-time, exempt position is located in Boulder, CO and is open to fully remote within the US. Posted pay range is based upon national average and may vary depending on geographical work location. RELOCATION Relocation is not available for this position. PAY $114000 - $166600 / year REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
  • Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: -You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
  • Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. In keeping with the Companys commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, marijuana/THC, phencyclidine, and opiates. #NowHiring #GetHired #Hiring #HiringNow

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