Software Engineer Manager with Security Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a talented software development team focused on building mission-critical solutions. This is a hybrid role based in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership experience, and the ability to align engineering efforts with business and product goals. The role doesn't require a clearance, but one is preferred. Responsibilities for the Software Engineering Manager include: * Oversee engineering resource management including team capacity, velocity, and alignment with product roadmap milestones. * Manage on-call schedules and incident response protocols. * Participate in hiring and team growth planning. * Dedicate up to 10 hours/week to hands-on coding. * Mentor team members and support career development. * Collaborate with engineering leaders to promote proactive architecture across products. * Coordinate with internal and external partners and communicate plans clearly. * Work closely with Product Managers on requirements and prioritization. * Contribute to engineering and product documentation. * Host post-mortems and implement corrective actions. Required Qualifications for the Software Engineering Manager include: * Ability to code and review code in various programming languages. * Experience with Agile methodologies and software development life cycles. * Strong technical background in backend, frontend, and QA practices. * Proven experience managing software engineering teams. * Excellent leadership and communication skills. * Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field. Compensation for the Software Engineering Manager includes: Salary Range: $140,000-$200,000 depending on experience Full Standard Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k plan, Sick leave as required by law This job opens for applications on 9/5/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. LI-NR1 LI-Hybrid Python, Java, Rust, C++, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, DevOps, backend development, frontend development, full-stack development, software lifecycle, software architecture, technical leadership, team management, resource planning, velocity tracking, incident response, post-mortem analysis, software documentation, product roadmap, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder communication, hiring, mentorship, career development, software quality, scalability, performance optimization, cloud-native, distributed systems, microservices, REST APIs, software engineering leadership, SoCal, Seattle, Arvada, Washington D.C.

Location: Irvine, California, US

Posted Date: 11/12/2025