Senior Manager, Software Development Automation

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Software Development, Automation to lead and transform our engineering efforts around software automation, infrastructure, and developer efficiency. This strategic leader will drive innovation in engineering workflows, build scalable automation frameworks, and enable high-quality delivery across our hybrid application environment, with a strong emphasis on C++, Java, web, and mobile platforms.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead a team of engineers focused on building automation frameworks, infrastructure tooling, and continuous delivery systems

• Develop and execute an automation-first engineering strategy aligned with business and product objectives

• Drive a culture of technical excellence, automation, and reliability across the software development lifecycle

Automation Engineering

• Architect and scale reliable automation solutions for C++ desktop applications, Java-based services, and cross-platform (browser and mobile) experiences

• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to ensure rapid, reliable, and repeatable delivery

Engineering Reliability

• Establish clear metrics for test and deployment reliability; proactively identify, analyze, and eliminate flaky or brittle automation

• Focus on maintaining trust in automation results and enabling faster decision-making for engineers

Tooling & Innovation

• Evaluate and implement modern tools and technologies, including AI/LLM-driven automation and MCP (Model Context Protocols), to simplify complex engineering challenges

• Lead exploration and experimentation to bring fresh approaches to how we build and test software

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with product managers, designers, and other engineering leaders to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions

• Serve as a trusted advisor in all things automation and engineering infrastructure

People & Team Management

• Hire, mentor, and grow a high-performing, diverse team of engineers

• Foster a learning-oriented environment that promotes technical depth, ownership, and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role

• Hands-on expertise in C++, Java, and modern cloud-native development practices

• Deep experience with engineering tooling, automation frameworks, and platform integration

• Proven experience leading and scaling software engineering teams

• Ability to set vision, prioritize execution, and align technical efforts with product and business goals

• Demonstrated success implementing automation-first strategies that improve velocity and reliability

• Experience integrating automated workflows into CI/CD systems like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; capable of resolving complex issues and scaling systems for growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building solutions for hybrid application environments (desktop, browser, and mobile)

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for scalable automation and testing

• Understanding of how AI/ML can be applied to enhance automation pipelines

• Manages work primarily through managerial staff and are typically responsible for a mix of multiple related teams and senior-level (advanced/expert) individual professionals

• Operate with far more independence than a Manager

• Typically receive high-level guidance (but not close oversight) from Director+ leaders

• Develop and implement long-term operational plans with financial and organizational components

• Contribute to broader strategies relevant to their own discipline

• More frequently address areas for which procedures are not established and for which approaches must be defined and/or adapted significantly

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