Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager

Shift5 is redefining the future of onboard operational technology (OT). As a fast-growing scale-up, we specialize in cutting-edge cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and compliance for OT systems across defense, aerospace, and rail. We are a team of passionate, innovative professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment, driven by a shared mission to revolutionize how fleets operate. By unlocking and democratizing the vast potential of onboard OT data, we help our customers' fleets run smarter, safer, and more efficiently. Ready to be part of the next frontier in transportation and critical infrastructure? Come join us.

We are looking for a full-time Manager, Software Engineering to oversee the "Off-Vehicle" engineering portfolio. This role specifically leads the teams responsible for the systems and services that run outside of embedded platforms, powering the data processing, user interfaces, APIs, and backend components of the Shift5 ecosystem.

Reporting directly to the CTO, you will operate in a high-velocity startup environment, leading backend, frontend, UI, data engineering, and QA for your team. You will drive technical excellence and urgency, ensuring we ship products that literally save lives.

In this role you will be expected to :

• Lead By Example - Articulate strong opinions on how to solve technical problems formed from hands-on iteration with and in the code itself.
• Manage Multidisciplinary Teams : Manage and develop the UI, backend, software QA, and data engineering teams.
• Foster Growth : Provide coaching, career guidance, and performance evaluations. Invest deeply in 1 : 1 time with each team member to ensure they understand their requirements and goals.
• Culture Building : Create a supportive, empowering environment where engineers feel unblocked, informed, and confident. Foster a culture of clarity, empathy, transparency, and mutual accountability.
• Resource Management : Ensure engineers have the uninterrupted time necessary to complete tasks, supporting sustainable productivity rather than reactive churn.

Technical Direction & Quality Assurance

Execution, Collaboration & Strategy

Required :

Preferred :

Compensation & Benefits :

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that embraces the diversity of our people and represents the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives and ways of solving problems. We strive to attract and retain talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Shift5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, projected veteran status, or any other protected group or class.