Software Engineering Manager

Join a team recognized as one of Madison Magazines Best Places to Work where innovation thrives collaboration drives success and your work makes a real-world impactbecause at Yahara we dont just build software we empower people and transform industries.

Summary

The Software Engineering Manager is a people-first leader with a strong technical foundation responsible for the growth development and day-to-day management of a team of software engineers. Reporting to the Director of Engineering this role bridges engineering excellence and team cultureensuring engineers are supported challenged and set up to do their best work.

This isnt a purely administrative role. Were looking for someone who understands how software gets built stays curious about where the industry is heading and brings creative thinking to both technical process and people challenges. As AI tooling and emerging technologies continue to reshape how development teams work this person will play a key role in helping Yaharas engineers thoughtfully adopt and adapt to these changes.

Important Notes about this Position:
* This position offers remote work flexibility but is only open to candidates who reside in or are willing to relocate to the greater Madison WI area.
* We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

What Youll Do

**People Leadership & Development**

- Serve as the primary people manager for a team of software engineers acting as a trusted point of contact for professional needs concerns and support.

- Conduct regularly scheduled 1:1s and administer performance reviews with a focus on meaningful feedback and growth.

- Provide coaching mentorship and clear guidance on career development paths and expectations.

- Address and resolve interpersonal conflicts promptly and professionally fostering a positive and team culture.

- Partner with HR and the Director of Engineering to support talent acquisition onboarding and retention strategies.

**Technical Engagement & Process Evolution**

- Maintain a strong working knowledge of software engineering practices standards and emerging tools as they apply across the organization.

- Champion thoughtful adoption of AI tooling and automationhelping engineers evaluate integrate and get the most out of new technologies without losing sight of engineering fundamentals.

- Bring creative thinking to process challenges: question the status quo propose experiments and help the team continuously improve how they work.

- Collaborate with technical leads and project managers to assess resource needs support project staffing and identify growth opportunities for individual engineers.

**Cross-Functional Collaboration**

- Work closely with Technical Practice Leads and other Engineering Managers to align on coaching approaches and ensure consistency across the engineering organization.

- Facilitate clear communication between engineers and leadership promoting transparency and alignment with organizational goals.

- Collaborate with the Director of Engineering on team structure resource planning and long-term capacity strategy.

- Assess team performance and skills alignment and work collaboratively to identify training coaching or developmental action where needed.

What Youll Bring

**Experience & Education**

- 5 years of software engineering experience with at least 2 years in a team lead staff engineer or people management capacity.

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science a related discipline or equivalent professional experience.

**Mindset & Approach**

- A genuine passion for developing people and building high-performing teams.

- Creative thinker who approaches process and people challenges with curiosity and a willingness to try new things.

- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting quickly as tools technologies and team needs evolve.

- Strong communicator who can translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders with clarity and empathy.

- Enthusiastic about the potential of AI and emerging developer toolingnot just as a talking point but as someone actively exploring and applying these tools.

**Technical Background**

- Hands-on software development experience sufficient to credibly coach engineers participate in technical discussions and evaluate engineering quality.

- Familiarity with modern software development practices: Agile methodologies code review CI/CD and full-stack development concepts.

- Working knowledge of current AI-assisted development tools and an informed perspective on how they fit into a professional engineering workflow.

- Experience in one or more of Yaharas core technology areas (Python JavaScript/ cloud platforms etc.) is a plus.

Company Benefits & Perks

- 20 days of PTO accruable in the first year

- Comprehensive health insurance (Medical Dental Vision) with HMO and PPO options

- Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions

- 401(k) with guaranteed company match (Traditional and Roth options)

- 100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability life insurance and identity theft protection

- Hybrid/remote schedule with home office stipend

- On-site gym with basketball court

- Fresh fruit healthy snacks and beverages provided daily

- Bonus certification program (Microsoft AWS PMP IIBA etc.)

- Employee Assistance Program (counseling legal financial services)

- Monthly and Quarterly Recognition Awards with spot bonuses

- Company-supported community outreach and volunteer opportunities

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at

Yahara Software LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. This position offers remote work flexibility but is open only to candidates who reside in or are willing to relocate to the greater Madison WI area. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Required Experience:

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