Technical Software Manager

Reporting to the VP of Product Management, the Manager of Software Engineering will be responsible for managing a group of software engineers (6-12). We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Software Manager to lead and manage our software development team. This role requires a strong combination of technical expertise, leadership ability, and project management skills. The Technical Software Manager will oversee software development projects, ensure high-quality deliverables, and drive the team s technical vision while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Lead the execution of software development projects from kickoff through delivery.
• Design innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Plan, prioritize, and oversee software development projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
• Lead the development team in the implementation and integration of new features.
• Actively participate in all Kanban team activities
• Work together with the team to execute projects on time and within budget.
• Support the development of recovery plans for changes in project scope or missed milestones.
• Directly contribute to the development of software applications.
• Day-to-day management of the team s skill sets, workload, and vacation time to meet goals and metrics.
• Lead, coach, support, and direct the team as needed to grow their capabilities and develop team leads.
• Ensure development team is following best practices for complex software development and develop strategies to cross train the team across products and applications.
• Work with the Project Management, and Product Management to set schedules for software builds and content.
• Ensure builds for software releases are generated in a timely manner.
• Ensure software development tools, environments, build servers, and repositories are managed.
• Other duties as needed.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Computer Science or similar engineering discipline (MS degree preferred)
• Minor or Coursework in image processing, 3D graphics or computational geometry (preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in a software development leadership role
• 10+ years of experience in a software developer role
• Strong proficiency in C, C++, or C# (multiple languages preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio, Jira, and source code control systems
• Strong understanding of 3D Computer Graphics concepts including 3D mesh manipulation, computational geometry, and linear algebra
• Ability to form relationships and communicate clearly with team members, project management, product management, operations, and executive management.
• Excellent organizational, oral and writing skills (English)

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience with a major game engine or scene graph (Unity / Unreal / OpenSceneGraph)
• Experience with OpenCL, OpenGL, Point Cloud Library (PCL), OpenMesh, or Geometry3Sharp libraries.
• Experience with Jenkins, or Atlassian build servers
• Experience with Git version control system
• Medical device product development experience or similar industry
• Cross platform development experience

Salary: $110,000- $130,000 per year ( depends on experience level)

Benefits: Medical Insurance, PTO, 401 (k) and more

About Us
Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience. For more than 27 years, PTP has operated as a premier Information Technology (IT) staffing, consulting, and recruiting firm—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence. Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible. As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate. 

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca):

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools—including our proprietary platform Pete & Gabi – Rebecca—to support parts of the interview process. These tools help us:

• transcribe interviews,
• summarize candidate responses,
• generate job-related insights
• streamline communication and scheduling.

Please note that

• AI does NOT make hiring decisions.
• All decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
• The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits.
• It is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

For certain positions, you may participate in:

• a technical interview
• a coding challenge
• a case study
• a client-specific assessment.

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate’s profile—including interviews, conversations, and assessments—is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

• Request a non-AI interview path
• Ask how your data is being used
• Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
• Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
• Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience

Our Commitment:

For more than 27 years, PTP has focused on putting people first—candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We’re committed to a hiring process that is:

• transparent
• compliant
• equitable
• powered by innovative technology that enhances—not replaces—human judgment.

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We’re excited to learn more about you

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.