Sr Manager - Software Engineering

• Lead and manage a set of scrum teams focused on C++-based product development, deployment, and ongoing sustenance activities, particularly in protocol stack and systems-level software.
• Collaborate closely with product management, architecture, and cross-functional support teams to ensure the successful delivery of customer commitments aligned with the product roadmap.
• Take ownership of defining and refining standardized software engineering practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality products.
• Drive the execution of product deliverables, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and business requirements.
• Be accountable for continuous improvement in development processes, focusing on efficiency, scalability, and product excellence.
• Foster healthy scrum teams that are focused on continuous learning, delivery, and improvement.

• Lead, inspire, and manage a diverse team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Ensure the development of technical skills, career growth, and overall well-being of team members.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, helping them grow into strong technical contributors.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and set goals for team members.
• Promote a healthy, inclusive, and transparent team culture focused on trust and continuous improvement.

• Drive the implementation of strong software engineering practices, including clean code, design patterns, and code reviews.
• Drive Quality First mentality. Understanding of Quality practices (Shift Left, Customer focused validations, TDD, BDD).
• Establish and enforce best practices for systems-level development, including protocol stack design, memory management, and performance optimization.
• Promote Agile methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of solutions across the technology stack.
• Lead and participate in technical design discussions, ensuring solutions are aligned with business goals and technical vision.

• Provide strong technical leadership across C++ systems development, including protocol design, embedded systems, and networking stacks, and act as the point of escalation for complex technical issues.
• Experience with migration of legacy protocol implementations to modern C++ standards (e.g., C++17/20).
• Experienced in CI/CD pipeline creation and
• Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software architectures.
• Make strategic decisions around technologies, tools, and frameworks, ensuring they align with industry trends and organizational goals.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet business requirements.

• Champion process improvements to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the engineering team.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating and introducing innovative tools and approaches.
• Advocate for automation, performance optimization, and other technical improvements that drive operational excellence.

• Collaborate with product management, design, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of technical solutions with business objectives.
• Actively participate in product and sprint planning, ensuring technical requirements and timelines are well understood.
• Provide technical leadership during the solutioning and planning phases of major initiatives.

• 15+ years of total experience with 4+ years of experience in leading Agile scrum teams.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex software projects.
• Solid understanding of networking protocols, embedded systems, and C++-based systems software.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong knowledge of software design patterns, microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and modern front-end frameworks.
• Demonstrated strong hands-on experience with modern C++ (C++14/17/20), STL, Boost, and multi-threaded programming.
• Expertise in protocol development (e.g., TCP/IP, custom communication protocols) and performance tuning.
• Expertise in database design and management (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) in C++ Environment
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and tools relevant to C++ development (e.g., CMake, Conan, Jenkins, GitLab CI).

• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical talent.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple initiatives concurrently.

GE Vernova