Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-Site)Type: Full-TimeCompensation: 200k base

About the Role

The MissionA high-impact technology platform supporting national security and defense operations is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead and scale a team of software engineers.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You will drive execution across the full software development lifecycle, set engineering standards, and build systems that operate at scale in complex, high-stakes environments.

You will translate business needs into technical outcomes, partner closely with product and data teams, and ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of software engineers (front-end and back-end)
• Driving execution across the full software development lifecycle
• Running Agile ceremonies and ensuring alignment with business priorities
• Establishing and enforcing coding, testing, and quality standards
• Overseeing development, testing, and deployment of new features and applications
• Ensuring high-quality deliverables across coding, debugging, and testing
• Translating business requirements into technical specifications
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
• Partnering cross-functionally with product, data, QA, and DevOps teams
• Contributing to the design and development of scalable, modern architectures

Requirements

Must-Haves

• U.S. Citizenship (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of software development experience in object-oriented languages (Java, C++, Python, C#, Ruby, or similar)
• 1+ year of people management experience
• Hands-on experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot, Quarkus, or similar
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
• Experience with SQL and database design
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Nice-to-Haves

• Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one
• Experience in startup or high-growth environments
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular)
• Experience with tools such as Redis, PostgreSQL (Aurora), or Apache Kafka
• Experience profiling applications and optimizing performance
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and build tools
• Exposure to containers, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practices
• Comfort working in Linux environments

How You Operate

• Hands-on leader who leads by example
• High ownership and accountability
• Comfortable operating in complex, high-stakes environments
• Focused on execution, quality, and continuous improvement
• Strong collaborator across technical and non-technical teams

Why This Role

• Lead a high-performing engineering team solving complex, real-world problems
• Direct impact on systems used in critical national security environments
• Opportunity to build and scale modern, high-performance software systems
• Work closely with product, data, and leadership on mission-critical initiatives