Engineering Firm

Manager of Software Engineering

Tempe, AZ

Full-time

$100,000

About This Job

We’re seeking an experienced and hands-on Software Engineering Manager to lead a small, agile team of developers and QA testers. This role is ideal for someone equally comfortable writing code, leading sprints, and managing technical delivery, while also working cross-functionally with product managers and internal stakeholders.

This person will help drive the vision, architecture, and execution of our mobile software products with a strong focus on React Native / TypeScript / Expo development. The position is based onsite at our Tempe, AZ office, working closely with the product and hardware teams to bring modern, consumer-facing solutions to life.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Project Oversight

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Lead and manage a team of internal and external developers and QA testers.

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Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members.

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Promote a collaborative, productive, and agile engineering environment.

Hands-On Software Development

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Contribute directly to mobile app development efforts.

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Engage in coding, testing, DevOps, and problem-solving alongside the team.

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Enforce best practices in source control, code review, and CI/CD.

Agile Process & Scrum Management

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Lead Agile ceremonies and function as the team’s Scrum Master.

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Help ensure delivery of product milestones on time and to specification.

Cross-Functional Coordination

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Work closely with the product manager to refine features and project scope.

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Coordinate key delivery timelines with cross-functional teams.

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Communicate technical needs and project status clearly with stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

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Minimum of 3 years of experience in software development and/or technical team leadership.

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Proven ability to lead a small team to meet goals and deliverables.

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Strong experience in React Native, TypeScript, and Expo.

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Familiarity with Git workflows, Agile methodologies, and modern development tools.

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Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and mobile application architecture.

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Experience with state management tools (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, etc.).

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Experience with unit and UI testing tools such as Mocha, Jest, Selenium, or Appium.

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Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

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Experience contributing to internal or open-source libraries.

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Native development experience with iOS (Objective-C, Swift) or Android (Java, Kotlin).

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Exposure to device APIs such as Bluetooth, camera, or local networking.

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Backend development knowledge or experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Schedule:

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Monday to Friday