Defense Unicorns
National Defense
SeniorEngineeringManager
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“Senior Engineering Manager at Defense Unicorns. Skills: Software development, DevOps, Cloud, Security. Manage a team of engineers. Develop UDS-compatible applications”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver products exceeding expectations
Industry & Context.
Solve complex problems
10-25% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6+ years industry experience, 2+ years managing engineering teams, Experience in a remote, distributed environment, Technical background in software engineering, Deep experience architecting scalable solutions, Experience delivering scalable solutions, Deploying cloud-native software to Kubernetes, Proficiency in DevOps principles, Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, Proficiency in infrastructure automation
Nice to Have
Experience building platforms, Experience maintaining platforms, Experience managing platforms, Experience building infrastructure, Experience maintaining infrastructure, Experience managing infrastructure, Contributions to open-source projects, Published projects, Familiarity with Cloud-Native technologies, Experience with Zarf, Experience with UDS ecosystem, Understanding of airgapped systems, Understanding of edge devices, Understanding of semi-disconnected software delivery, Experience in mobile development, Android software development experience
What You'll Do.
Manage a team of engineers
Develop UDS-compatible applications
Maintain UDS-compatible applications
Own team deliverables
Deliver scalable products
Deliver highly-available products
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Prioritize engineering roadmaps
Manage engineering roadmaps
Align with Product objectives
Instill continuous improvement
Guide technical development
Facilitate communication
Understand specifications
Stay abreast of new trends
Stay abreast of developments
Stay abreast of technologies
Improve product lines
Improve production efficiency
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Product teams; Growth teams; Delivery teams
Communication Scope
Interpersonal skills; Communication skills
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
Role Description: We are seeking an experienced Product Engineering Manager. You will play a critical role in managing and developing airgap-native software and ensuring it integrates seamlessly with UDS to Accelerate the ATO. You will oversee the development of innovative solutions that meet customer needs and drive the success of our products in National Defense. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and will need a deep understanding of modern software systems. You will be responsible for guiding a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure products. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Product, Growth, and Delivery, is essential to ensure alignment with our company roadmap and customer requirements. Responsibilities: Lead, inspire, and manage a team of engineers dedicated to developing and maintaining UDS-compatible applications. Own the team's deliverables, ensuring the timely delivery of scalable, highly-available products that exceed customer expectations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and manage engineering roadmaps in alignment with Product objectives. Instill a spirit of continuous improvement in code quality, architecture, and processes, driving innovation and efficiency. Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of team members, helping them advance their careers and achieve their goals. Facilitate communication among clients/customers and engineers, ensuring clear understanding of specifications, budgets, and deadlines. Stay abreast of new trends, developments, and technologies to continually improve product lines and production efficiency. Travel Expectations/Requirements: 10-25% The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on n
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