Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager

Stafford or Manchester- Hybrid x2 a week

Codeweavers Lead 1012 Engineers

Are you a peoplefirst engineering leader who thrives on developing talent driving engineering excellence and shaping the future of software delivery

At Codeweavers were looking for a Software Engineering Manager who can bridge strategy and execution empowering teams elevating standards and delivering real impact.

Why This Role Matters

As we continue to scale and evolve this role sits right at the heart of our transformation. Youll lead one or more development teams define what great engineering looks like and create the culture and conditions for teams to do their best work.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is equal parts coach strategist communicator and technical thinker someone who loves getting the best out of others while driving meaningful improvements across delivery tooling and ways of working.

What Youll Lead

People Culture & Performance

• Inspire mentor and manage a team of talented software engineers.
• Set clear goals guide development and build personalised growth journeys.
• Lead hiring and onboarding ensuring every new engineer has the best possible start.
• Shape a collaborative inclusive highperforming engineering culture.

Engineering Excellence

• Drive continuous improvement across the entire software development lifecycle.
• Champion great engineering practices high-quality delivery and technical consistency.
• Remove blockers support problem-solving and keep teams focused and effective.
• Stay curious and up-to-date with emerging technologies especially the application of AI.

Crossfunctional Influence

• Partner closely with Product QA and Programme teams to ensure alignment and delivery success.
• Represent engineering in strategic conversations and planning forums.
• Navigate stakeholder expectations and manage escalations with calm professionalism.
• Contribute technical input into major commercial opportunities and bids.

What Youll Bring

• Proven leadership experience managing and developing software engineering teams.
• Strong technical grounding able to support challenge and guide engineers with credibility.
• Deep understanding of software design patterns debugging and scalable architecture.
• Comfortable driving change across people processes and technology.
• Superb communication skills able to flex your style to different audiences.
• A servantleadership mindset: empowering others removing barriers and elevating performance.
• Resilience positivity and the ability to keep teams motivated even through change.

Bonus points if you have:

• Degree-level education (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in Agile environments (Scrum Kanban)
• Prior experience in coaching mentorship or team leadership before moving into management

Why Codeweavers

Youll join a business investing heavily in engineering transformation giving you real influence over how we build deliver and innovate. If you care deeply about people quality modern engineering and continuous improvement this is where youll thrive.

Ready to Lead the Future of Engineering at Codeweavers

Wed love to hear from you.

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