Manager, Software Engineering
At a glance
Manager-level Software Engineering role at Lynx Software Technologies. Remote, United States · full-time · $130,000–$160,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Lead software engineers and contractors, supporting their career development and handling performance and staffing decisions
- Coordinate OS feature delivery from planning through release, tracking schedules, risks and dependencies while protecting safety
- Turn customer and internal stakeholder needs into clear, structured requirements for systems and software
- Interpret aerospace and safety standards, then convert certification rules into work engineers can execute
What you bring
- At least seven years in software engineering, including three or more years managing people
- You can explain difficult technical issues through clear project updates for stakeholders
- Strong command of Scrum and Agile practices, applied in settings where software changes must be controlled
- You are a US citizen
Who this fits
This role suits an engineering manager who can lead a team while staying involved in requirements, delivery and safety compliance. It is remote within the United States and requires US citizenship. The listed salary range is $130,000 to $160,000 per year, with bonus eligibility.
From the employer
Job Title: Manager, Software Engineering
Location: Remote – US
Salary Range: $130,000 – $160,000, plus bonus eligible
Who we are: Lynx delivers modular, open standards–based software that transforms how high-assurance, mission-critical edge systems are built, deployed, and maintained. Our secure edge computing solutions enable innovation and operational excellence in the world’s most demanding environments, from aerospace and defense to commercial and industrial systems. We partner across industries including automotive, medical, and critical infrastructure to deliver tailored solutions aligned with each customer’s mission and operational requirements. Our key products and services are:
- MOSA.ic: LYNX MOSA.ic™ is a modular software framework and architecture purpose-built for mission-critical edge computing. Based on the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), it provides a flexible foundation for building secure, scalable, and certifiable edge systems.
- LYNX MOSA.ic.AI: LYNX MOSA.ic.AI is a unified CPU and GPU software platform that enables deterministic, certifiable deployment of AI and advanced workloads in mission-critical edge systems. It brings control, performance, and lifecycle governance together, allowing AI to operate predictably within safety-critical environments without compromising certification or system integrity.
- CoreSuite 2.0: CoreSuite 2.0 is Lynx’s safety-critical GPU for graphics enablement framework designed for mission-critical edge computing systems. It provides hardware-accelerated graphics, visualization, and video processing capabilities that can be certified for high-assurance systems.
- Services: Lynx Services is Lynx’s professional services organization that helps customers design, integrate, certify, deploy, and maintain safety- and security-critical systems. It supports industries like aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial computing through consulting, engineering, integration, and lifecycle support, reducing development risk and accelerating certification in standards-driven, mission-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Direct and mentor a cross-functional team of software engineers and contractors. You are responsible for career growth, performance management, and resource allocation.
- Project Execution: Own the delivery lifecycle for OS features. You’ll manage timelines, risks, and dependencies, ensuring that "moving fast" never comes at the expense of "moving safely."
- Stakeholder Requirements: Act as the primary technical interface with external customers and internal stakeholders to capture, analyze, and refine operational capabilities into structured, actionable systems and software requirements.
- Regulatory & Airworthiness Compliance: Deep-dive into complex aerospace and safety-critical technical standards to translate rigorous certification requirements into clear, executable engineering actionable items.
Requirements:
- 7+ years in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a management role.
- The ability to translate complex technical hurdles into clear project status updates for stakeholders.
- Deep expertise in SCRUM/Agile. You know how to make Agile work in environments where "breaking things" isn't an option.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
- Must be a US Citizen.
Highly desired additional experience:
- Exposure to safety-critical development processes (DO-178C, ISO 26262).
- Experience developing systems-level software, including virtualization, OS kernels, or hypervisors for x86/ARM.
Sound Exciting? Get in touch today! We have very robust benefits including:
- Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
- 401K with generous employer match
- Responsible Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
- Remote work opportunities based on role
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
Lynx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity and/or expression, or other characteristics or status protected by law.
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