Manager - Software Engineering

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business. 

Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.  

Software Development Manager

USA-Portland ME 

At PTC Portland, our technologies have a reputation for “Quality in everything we do” and are valued in the market accordingly.

This role is responsible for both technical and people management responsibilities for a cross-function team of software engineers. 

The manager influences and collaborates with others to solve problems. Individuals in this role bring together technical expertise, people leadership skills, and an understanding of the business of building software to positively influence the product, team, and company.

They are a software engineer who has chosen a management track over a technical one, spending a smaller portion of their time coding with a larger portion on people management, influencing product direction, and servant leadership activities. They prioritize keeping the team focused on delivering features and clearing impediments.

As a member of the leadership team, they will broadly contribute to the smooth running of the department alongside the Director and other managers.

Day-To-Day: 

• Servant Leadership to help their team stay focused on product delivery and operate in an agile manner
• Lead a team of software developers and software quality engineers to develop critical business features for Kepware’s core product area
• Work closely with Technical Product Management to ensure work is clear and ready to go before the team gets there
• Contribute expertise to continually make their team more efficient and keep them motivated
• Manage the career development for your team, providing opportunities for innovation and stretch assignments
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with other leaders
• Contribute to the team’s work where most impactful, which could include directly coding product features, writing automated tests and/or manually testing features to ensure adherence to acceptance criteria
• Lead department initiatives and improvements
• Lead consulting efforts

Preferred Skills and Knowledge: 

• A strong understanding of the full product development life cycle
• Proficient in one of the following software technologies: C++, C#, Java
• Experience using and promoting modern software development principles and best practices to design and develop software that meets customer requirements
• Knowledgeable and proficient in developing software that is secure and able to advise others in the same
• Ability to understand and decompose business requirements. 
• Help create designs to meet requirements and provide documentation outlining design and operation
• Contribute to the designs, implementations, and documentation of software engineers to ensure they meet Company standards for quality, clarity, maintainability, scalability, and performance
• Ability to adapt and respond to change quickly
• Strong communication skills and high emotional intelligence; ability to lead and inspire others
• Software Tools: Static Analysis Tools, Dynamic Analysis Tools, Unit Testing Frameworks
• Excellent troubleshooting skills. Able to analyze large-scale, complex systems incorporating application software, 3rd party libraries, hardware, operating systems, and networks and determine root cause.
• An understanding of Agile principles, Agile processes, test driven development, and continuous integration.
   

Preferred Experience: 

• Lifelong learner in their chosen engineering discipline
• Experience using effective metrics to help teams improve

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 7+ years’ experience in a software development field
• 2+ years’ experience mentoring, leading or managing other engineers

At PTC, we believe in the power of diverse ideas and perspectives. As a global company that values and respects all identities, cultures, and perspectives, we strive to create an inclusive PTC for ALL through an environment where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to bring their true, authentic selves to work. Proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you. 

If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us?

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