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# Software Engineering Manager (TS/SCI preferred but not required)

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Code Review, Software Engineering, Backend, Front End Software Development, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8522228/software-engineering-manager-tssci-preferred-but-not-required

## About the Role

* Ability to code and review code in various programming languages relevant to our stack.
 * Experience with Agile methodologies and an understanding of software development life cycles.
 * A solid technical background with experience in backend and frontend development, as well as quality assurance practices.
 * Proven experience managing a team of software engineers and a track record of successful project delivery.
 * Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate in a fast-paced environment.
 * Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI security clearance

## Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead our talented Software Development team. This role requires a balance of hands-on development, team management, and strategic planning. You'll manage personnel across backend and frontend development teams to align our technology with business goals and product vision, working closely with engineering and product leaders., * Oversee the engineering team's resource management including capacity and velocity, and ensuring optimal balance and function to meet business objectives and product roadmap milestones

 * Manage your team's involvement in on-call engineering schedules and support structures, ensuring robust incident response protocols
 * Actively participate in the hiring process to grow the team and anticipate future needs
 * Dedicate up to 10 hours per week to coding, maintaining a strong connection with the team's technical work and challenges.
 * Prioritize the professional development and career growth of team members, providing mentorship and identifying opportunities for advancement.
 * Collaborate with engineering leaders to identify gaps or disconnects between teams and promote proactive architecting across engineering products
 * Collaborate with both external and internal partners, communicate plans clearly to all parties, and lead teams towards success
 * Coordinate with Product Managers on requirements and prioritization
 * Contribute to both engineering and product documentation
 * Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
 * Host post-mortems and implement corrective actions


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