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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Manager, Software Engineering - **Company:** Life Technologies - **Location:** Fremont, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $165,800.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Computing Platforms, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, DevOps, Windows Presentation Foundation, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Windows Desktop, Multithreading, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration - **Published:** November 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/28158667/Sr-Manager-Software-Engineering-California-Fremont-7377 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 8+ years of experience., * 5+ years of software engineering leadership and people-management experience, with demonstrated success building and developing high-performing teams. * Strong hands-on programming experience in C#, .NET, WPF, and Windows desktop application development, including design, implementation, debugging, and performance optimization. * Proven experience designing and developing complex, object-oriented, multithreaded, and maintainable desktop software applications. * Strong technical background in software architecture, development methodologies, system integration, Agile, DevOps, and software quality. * Ability to remain technically engaged, review complex designs and code, guide implementation decisions, and help resolve challenging software problems. * Proven ability to lead complex software programs, establish operational plans, manage resources, and deliver business-critical results. * Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational leadership skills, including the ability to lead under pressure and drive change. * Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. * Ability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution and customer commitments. Preferred * Experience with scientific instrumentation, semiconductor equipment, automation, imaging, or complex hardware-integrated software. * Experience driving AI tool adoption across engineering teams, including developer enablement, workflow integration, and measuring productivity improvements. * Experience with software platform modernization, cybersecurity compliance, and reusable software architectures. * Experience managing globally distributed teams and expanding engineering capabilities in lower-cost regions. Other * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. * Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen. ## Description We are seeking a Sr. Software Engineering Manager to lead our Software Applications Development team in Fremont, CA, developing advanced software for semiconductor failure-analysis instrumentation. This role will serve as a central point of contact for software activities, driving software strategy, product roadmap execution, engineering excellence, and organizational development. The successful candidate must combine strong hands-on software engineering expertise with proven leadership capabilities, working closely with Product Management, Business Unit leadership, customers, and global R&D teams to deliver business-critical software while building a high-performing engineering organization., Software Strategy and Business Leadership * Own the software development and execution roadmap, aligned with product strategy, customer requirements, and business priorities. * Serve as a central software leadership contact, driving cross-functional alignment, prioritization, and critical decisions. * Establish 1-2 year operational objectives and actively participate in annual business planning, including resource, capacity, and investment planning. * Maintain broad technical and product knowledge across the supported product portfolio and partner closely with Product Management, Business Unit leaders, customers, and R&D. Engineering Execution and Technical Excellence * Lead software execution supporting PMP programs, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and delivery of critical customer commitments. * Provide hands-on technical leadership in C#, .NET, WPF, and Windows desktop application development, including architecture, design reviews, code reviews, debugging, and resolution of complex technical issues. * Drive software engineering standards, technical excellence, architecture improvements, reuse, and continuous improvement. * Demonstrate strong leadership under pressure, making difficult decisions, resolving escalations, and driving accountability and organizational change. * Lead cybersecurity compliance initiatives, reducing product and revenue risks while ensuring secure software development practices. * Drive adoption of AI-assisted engineering tools, automation, DevOps, and modern development practices to improve productivity and software quality. Organizational Leadership and Global Strategy * Build and develop high-performing engineering teams with clear ownership, accountability, and execution discipline. * Establish performance expectations, individual growth plans, mentoring, and succession strategies for high-performing engineers and future technical leaders. * Own team capacity, staffing priorities, resource allocation, and operational performance improvements. * Develop and execute a strategic plan for expanding software development in lower-cost regions, improving engineering capacity, cost efficiency, and global collaboration. * Establish effective engineering practices, technical ownership, and knowledge transfer across global development teams and external partners.