Engineering Manager

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Location: Kirkland, WA 
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $165,000 - $247,000 + Equity + Comprehensive Benefits

About the Company

We're partnering with a Seattle-area technology company developing next-generation sensing and perception systems for mission-critical applications. Their proprietary hardware and software platform enables high-performance detection, tracking, and situational awareness in challenging environments, serving customers across autonomous systems, aerospace, defense, transportation, critical infrastructure, and public safety.

As the company continues to grow, they are looking for an experienced engineering leader to build high-performing teams and deliver software powering real-world products deployed in the field.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a product-minded Senior Software Engineering Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys solving complex technical challenges. This leader will guide engineering teams from concept through delivery, helping transform ambiguous problems into scalable, customer-focused solutions.

Reporting to the VP of Software Engineering, you'll play a key role in shaping engineering culture, growing the team, and driving execution across mission-critical software initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing software engineering team.
• Lead the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through implementation and delivery.
• Drive technical execution while balancing speed, quality, and long-term maintainability.
• Design software systems that operate reliably in real-world, edge-deployed environments.
• Partner closely with product, hardware, research, and cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Incorporate customer and field feedback into product and technical roadmaps.
• Establish engineering best practices around architecture, code quality, testing, and development processes.
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of engineering management experience leading and scaling high-performing software teams.
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience across modern software stacks.
• Experience with technologies such as Rust, Python, React, or comparable languages and frameworks.
• Deep understanding of software architecture spanning front end, middleware, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Experience delivering customer-facing products from planning through production.
• Proven ability to build and scale highly available, mission-critical systems.
• Passion for hiring, coaching, and developing engineers.

Preferred

• Track record of building engineering teams in startup, high-growth, or R&D environments.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving software, hardware, research, and data science teams.
• Strong execution mindset with the ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous environments.
• Collaborative, low-ego leadership style with a focus on team success and customer impact.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of this work, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information under applicable U.S. regulations. Employment eligibility will be evaluated during the hiring process.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $165,000 - $247,000
• Equity (RSUs)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Mental health and wellness benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• Legal assistance program
• Paid holidays