Senior Software Engineer Manager

Salary: $152000 - 264000 per year Requirements: We require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, along with any additional clearances as needed. We require a bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with at least 12 years of relevant experience. We will also consider candidates with a masters degree and at least 10 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, we require a minimum of 16 years of directly related experience. We need broad management and leadership capability to guide cross-functional project teams or operate across functions. We require experience recruiting and hiring technical talent. We require experience developing technical and cost-volume inputs for proposals. We require experience as a Cost Account Manager using EVMS and supporting the program execution lifecycle. We require the ability to travel up to 10%. Preferred qualifications include experience in Agile environments, Scrum certification or experience, proposal development and Basis of Estimate creation, DevOps tools and procedures, and development experience in real-time embedded software, information assurance, naval communications, or safety-critical systems. Responsibilities: We lead software design and development from requirements analysis and specifications through design, implementation, and delivery. We drive efficient engineering processes and establish best practices for software development. We perform code and design reviews to support quality and consistency. We collaborate with software managers, electrical and systems engineering leaders, and the Program Chief Engineering team to improve product development and balance engineering assignments across the organization. We define and implement development processes and standards that improve team productivity and performance. We mentor, coach, and guide team members in career growth and development opportunities. We contribute hands-on development work on projects as needed. We conduct performance reviews for engineers. We manage recruiting, interviewing, and hiring for additional software engineers. We support engineering proposal cost estimation and Basis of Estimate activities. We manage manpower allocation within a matrix organization. Technologies: DevOps Embedded Support Matrix Security Hardware More: We are Meridian Softworks, an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a respectful, inclusive, and discrimination-free workplace. We offer a competitive salary range of $158,500 to $275,000, along with benefits that include health and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. We maintain a drug-free workplace and may conduct pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law. Many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance, and applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. We may also share application materials with our subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration for other opportunities. last updated 28 week of 2026