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Software Engineering Manager
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$145,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Description As a Software Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to positively impact the individuals that make up the software engineering department. You will be responsible for the health of the environment in which these individuals create, code, validate, implement, and support Ag Leader products. You will spend time coaching team members, product owners, scrum masters to be their best and to maximize their effectiveness in the software team environment. You will also collaborate with and support other departments in maintaining a positive workplace. Lastly, you will be responsible for executing the tasks of the department that fall outside the purview of the software engineering teams. Mentor and coach team members and teams using adult learning strategies and practices Cultivate relationships with internal departments Professionally interact with external customers and vendors Support project planning, sizing, timing and project strategy collaboration to maximize value to end customer Remain aware of the team and project status to anticipate concerns and roadblocks; consciously coach through challenges Lead in department improvement initiatives Attract and hire top talent to accomplish Ag Leader's goals Promote securing intellectual property Assist with department budget and finances On-board new employees Additional Skills & Qualifications 10+ years' of experience in software product development using common development practices such as Scrum, Continuous Integration, Test-Driven Development 5+ years' experience in Ag Leaders product development team environment or 5+ years' experience in supervisor/manager/coaching role Bachelor's degree or higher from accredited institution in related technical field Strong in Agile and lean frameworks; Certified Scrum Master or Certified Product Owner or relevant experience Agricultural is a bonus Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Ames, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $170000.00/yr. health dental vision 401k pto Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Ames,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.