Software Engineering Manager

Job Family: Software

Req ID: 489089

We are a leading global software company dedicated to the world of computer aided design, 3D modeling and simulation— helping innovative global manufacturers design better products, faster! With the resources of a large company, and the energy of a software start‑up, we have fun together while creating a world class software portfolio. Our culture encourages creativity, welcomes fresh thinking, and focuses on growth, so our people, our business, and our customers can achieve their full potential.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager who combines strong technical acumen with exceptional leadership and strategic vision. This role is pivotal in aligning engineering initiatives with organizational goals, driving innovation, and ensuring delivery excellence. The ideal candidate will champion Agile practices , foster a culture of collaboration, and lead the adoption of cutting‑edge software capabilities. Candidates should have existing experience with modern development methodologies, including Git‑based workflows , CI/CD automation , and a strong focus on developer productivity, DORA metrics, and data‑driven engineering practices .

Key Leadership Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment & Vision

• Collaborate on business objectives and convert them into actionable engineering strategies and roadmaps for your organization.

• Partner with leadership and other functions to define technology direction and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and nurture high‑performing engineering teams through mentorship, coaching, and career development.

• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Agile Delivery Excellence

• Champion Agile principles to ensure predictable, iterative delivery and rapid response to changing priorities.

• Drive cross‑functional collaboration with Product Owners, Product Management, and multiple scrum teams.

Technology & Productivity Leadership

• Implement modern development practices, including CI/CD pipelines , Git workflows , and automated testing.

• Subject matter expertise in developer productivity initiatives using DORA metrics (Deployment Frequency, Lead Time, MTTR, Change Failure Rate, and more).

• Oversee the delivery of data pipelines and ETL processes to support integrating data between systems.

People Management

• Demonstrated experience leading software development teams that connect strong performance, business results, and empathetic leadership.

Data‑Driven Engineering

• Promote engineering excellence through metrics‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement.

• Experience mapping and migrating data between disparate software engineering systems owned by teams throughout Siemens.

Strategic Impact Metrics

• Business Alignment: Deliver engineering initiatives that directly support organizational OKRs and strategic priorities.

• Developer Productivity: Grow client adoption of our developer productivity platform and even help our own teams understand and gain value from developer productivity metrics/tools.

• Operational Excellence: Achieve measurable improvements in deployment frequency, lead time, and defect reduction.

• Data Pipeline Reliability: Ensure data pipelines are effective, efficient, and promoting self‑service models for critical ETL workflows and pipelines.

• Talent Development: Maintain high team engagement and retention rates through proactive leadership and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in an Agile environment.

• Strong background in modern software practices/systems, JIRA, Git‑based systems, CI/CD, SonarQube, PagerDuty, DataDog, AI code assistance tools/agents, and more.

• Knowledge of DORA, SPACE, and general industry research on developer productivity.

• Hands‑on experience with data pipelines , ETL frameworks , and performance optimization.

• Demonstrated ability to align technical initiatives with business strategy and communicate effectively at all levels.

Why This Role Matters

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will not only lead technical delivery but also influence and drive the strategic direction of our engineering organization. Your leadership will ensure that technology investments drive measurable business outcomes and position the company for long‑term success.

Why us?

Working at Siemens Software means flexibility – choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software.

A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

Siemens Software. Transform the Everyday with Us

Organization: Digital Industries

Job Type: Full‑time

Category: Research & Development