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Software Engineering Manager
Yahara Software. Facilitate the career growth, development, and wellbeing of software, requirements, and QA engineers .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Facilitate the career growth, development, and wellbeing of software, requirements, and QA engineers
- Hold regular 1:1s with each direct report
- Conduct honest, specific, and actionable performance reviews
- Understand engineers’ goals and strengths and guide assignments accordingly
- Address performance concerns and conflicts early and directly
- Partner with Technical Leads and PMs to match engineers to appropriate projects
- Advocate for engineers in staffing and resource discussions
- Onboard new hires with the context and connections needed to ramp up
- Recruit and interview candidates with the hiring team
- Refine hiring processes over time
- Monitor project health
- Provide hands-on work and project support as needed
- Use AI tools such as Claude Code to improve management workflows
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven technical track record in software engineering
- Technical depth sufficient to earn credibility with engineers and support hands-on project work
- Genuine care for people and comfort leading difficult conversations
- Commitment to people leadership as a primary focus
- Clear communication with both leadership and engineers
- Curiosity about how AI is changing engineering and management practice
- Experience managing or mentoring engineers, including giving direct performance feedback (nice to have)
- Consulting or client-services background (nice to have)
- Experience with life sciences organizations, lab systems, or regulated scientific software (nice to have)
- Technical Lead or architect experience on client projects (nice to have)
- Coaching or management training (nice to have)
- Experience recruiting, interviewing, or improving hiring processes (nice to have)
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis
- Ability to work on-site in the Madison, Wisconsin office
Benefits
Comp & 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
- 100% company-paid life insurance with option to increase coverage
- 100% company-paid identity theft protection
- On-site gym with basketball court
- Hybrid/remote schedule with home office stipend
- 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
- Employee-run committee involvement opportunities
- Collaborative culture founded on realized values and incredible people
- Competitive salary and benefits