Engineering Manager (Software Development)
At Kryterion, we build secure, scalable software that enables people around the world to earn credentials that can genuinely change their lives. As a Great Place to Work®–Certified company, we’re proud of the culture we’ve built and are looking for an Engineering Manager who wants to lead people, deliver impact, and grow strong teams.
This role is ideal for an experienced engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of people leadership, delivery, and collaboration. You’ll be accountable for team performance and outcomes while partnering closely with Product and cross-functional stakeholders to bring complex software initiatives to life.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and support a team of software engineers with a focus on performance, growth, engagement, and retention
- Plan and oversee medium-to-large development initiatives, ensuring work is clearly scoped, prioritized, and delivered on time
- Set clear goals and expectations while removing obstacles that slow teams down
- Conduct regular 1:1s and performance conversations centered on feedback, development, and career growth
- Partner closely with Product, Sales, Customer Support, and other stakeholders to align technical execution with business goals
- Promote high standards for software quality, reliability, and maintainability
- Encourage innovation and continuous improvement across products and development processes
This is a people-first leadership role. While technical fluency is important, success comes from coaching engineers, driving alignment, and owning delivery outcomes rather than writing code day-to-day.
What You Bring
- Strong technical foundation with the ability to understand and guide SaaS and commercial software development
- Experience managing engineers working with object-oriented languages and modern web technologies (Java/J2EE required)
- Proven ability to plan resources, manage priorities, and navigate change in evolving environments
- Comfort making decisions with incomplete information and balancing competing priorities
- Clear, thoughtful written and verbal communication skills
- Experience leading teams using Agile methodologies such as Scrum or XP
- A practical, outcome-focused mindset paired with a genuine interest in developing people
Who You Are
- You enjoy leading engineers, not just projects
- You care deeply about building environments where people can do their best work
- You value clarity, trust, and accountability over micromanagement
- You believe strong teams outperform individual heroics
- You’re motivated by meaningful work and want your leadership to have real-world impact
Experience & Education
- 7–10 years of experience in software development, including several years in an engineering management role
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Why Kryterion
We’re a team of smart, curious, and collaborative people who challenge each other to improve. We take ownership, value transparency, and believe great work happens when people feel supported and trusted.
Our values guide how we work and lead:
- We Own It
- We Are One Team
- We Listen and Learn From Each Other
- We Face Challenges with Optimism
- We Continuously Improve
- We Build Trust
- We Help Our Customers Succeed
