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Manager, Software Engineering ManagementServiceNow, Inc. • Santa Clara, CA, United States
Manager, Software Engineering Management

Manager, Software Engineering Management

ServiceNow, Inc. • Santa Clara, CA, United States
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About the Team :

As the manager of Software Engineering, you will lead the team responsible for the Software Asset Management (SAM) product area within IT Asset Management (ITAM), enabling organizations to manage software licenses effectively, optimize costs, and maintain compliance. This leadership role involves setting technical direction, driving execution of key initiatives such as license compliance and optimization, telemetry improvements, and innovative features like machine learning for contract analysis and AI‑driven customer experiences. You will oversee engineering operations, ensure product quality and scalability, and foster collaboration across global teams, including close partnership with the IDC team to deliver 24x7 customer support. The position requires strong people leadership to mentor and grow engineering talent, strategic planning to align with business objectives, and cross‑functional engagement to improve product adoption and deliver customer success.

What you get to do in this role :

  • Manage product development activities and oversee end‑to‑end engineering deliverables.
  • Manage team of engineers, providing technical guidance, feedback, and career development.
  • Work with product management, design, support, quality, and other dev teams to create high‑quality solutions.
  • Manage daily activities of the end‑to‑end development team, ensuring engineering excellence, code quality, and delivery velocity.
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation initiatives including designing testing strategies, driving test automation to enhance reliability, performance, and scalability of products and services.
  • Solve difficult and sometimes ambiguous problems by fostering collaboration and applying structured decision‑making.
  • Manage departmental resources, staffing, mentoring, and enhance and maintain a best‑of‑class engineering and quality team.
  • Partner with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to align on priorities, communicate issues, and utilize best practices.

To be successful in this role you have :

  • Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision‑making, or problem‑solving. This includes using AI‑powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI‑driven insights, or exploring AI’s impact on engineering practices.
  • Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience as a technical lead for technical teams.
  • Strong background in modern software engineering practices and technologies relevant to large‑scale enterprise products.
  • Advanced coding skills with fluency in one or more relevant programming languages (Java, C++, Ruby, Shell, JavaScript, or similar).
  • Experience with open source tools, automation frameworks, and agile development environments.
  • Proven ability to design and implement effective testing strategies, including automation and performance testing.
  • Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to mentor and grow high‑performing teams.
  • Experience in managing cross‑functional teams with combined engineering and quality responsibilities.
  • Nice to have :

  • Familiar with JavaScript and full‑stack technologies.
  • PE25

    For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $163,600 - $286,300, plus equity (when applicable), variable / incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

    Work Personas

    We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here (https : / / www.servicenow.com / content / dam / servicenow-assets / public / en-us / doc-type / other-document / careers / new-world-of-work-personas.pdf). To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third‑party service.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.

    Accommodations

    We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance.

    Export Control Regulations

    For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.

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