Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager is a principal-level role responsible for strategic software initiatives and enterprise-level system design. This position drives innovation, sets technical direction, and ensures alignment with AAON’s long-term business goals. The role requires deep technical expertise and strong leadership across teams. The Software Engineering Manager oversees the development of complex systems and leads enterprise-wide software strategies. The role influences technology decisions and ensures scalability, security, and performance.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Define and lead enterprise software architecture.
• Set technical standards and best practices across teams.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on digital transformation initiatives.
• Oversee system integration and data governance.
• Lead cross-functional teams on strategic projects.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and guide adoption.

Do you have experience in System design?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field and 8+ years of professional experience.

Preferred: Master’s degree, enterprise architecture certification, or leadership training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expert-level knowledge of software systems and architecture.
• Proven leadership in enterprise software development.
• Strategic thinking and business alignment.
• Strong communication with high-level influence across departments.
• Requires strategic focus.
• Extended use of software tools.

Work Environment:

• Office environment with executive-level collaboration
• Occasional visits to production and IT facilities
• Frequent use of planning and development platforms