Manager, Software Engineer

Team: Consumer and Retail

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: hybrid

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Software Engineer Manager to join our consultancy and play a key role in delivering innovative, custom software solutions for our clients. This role is ideal for an experienced software professional with a strong ability to design solutions, architect systems, lead teams, and guide clients through the full implementation lifecycle. As a Software Engineer Manager, you will be responsible for understanding client business challenges, designing and structuring custom software solutions, and ensuring successful implementation by leading both internal teams and client stakeholders. Your expertise in solution design, software architecture, and project leadership will directly impact the success of our client engagements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Solution Design & Architecture:
Engage with clients to deeply understand their business problems and define technology solutions. 
Develop solution architecture that is technically feasible, aligns with business needs, and is broken down into structured components for implementation.
Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions.
Team Leadership & Execution:
Designs software architecture including structure, components, interactions, and guiding principles that is scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business needs.
Lead development teams in the implementation of software solutions, ensuring software development best practices are followed.
Provide technical direction, oversight, and guidance to engineers and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
Client & Project Management:
Lead client stakeholders and project teams through the implementation process, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical execution.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, managing expectations, risks, and dependencies while ensuring successful solution delivery.
Identifies potential risks, develops mitigation strategies, and recommends key project decisions. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

B.A. or B.S. or equivalent in computer science engineering (or equivalent degree or experience)

8+ years of experience developing software solutions for business users, including all aspects of the software development life cycle

Proven experience architecting software solutions and leading technical teams in software development projects.

Strong ability to engage with business leaders and clients, translating business problems into technical solutions.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Proven experience developing software products and/or solutions in Python for back-end and/or React/Next.js/Node.js for front-end

Experience with relational and non-relational databases (SQL, NoSQL)

Experience with APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Experience with modern software development practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Consulting experience in software development or enterprise technology.
Experience advising senior business and technical leaders.
Exposure to multiple industries or deep experience in a single strategic vertical.
Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring technical teams through delivery.
Ability to contribute to firm-building activities and thought leadership.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The estimated salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000 USD per year. This salary range is provided as required by local and state law as applicable. Individual salaries vary on a number of factors including but not limited to geography, skills, education, experience and unique qualifications where applicable. 
 
Bonuses are awarded at Point B’s discretion and are based upon individual contributions and overall firm performance.
 
Employees hired on or after October 1 are not eligible to participate in the current year’s bonus or merit increase cycle. Eligibility will begin with the following performance cycle, in accordance with company policy.