Software Engineering Manager

Description

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Spectrio empowers human engagement by creating authentic experiences through content, innovation, and measurable insight that drive growth.

About Spectrio

Spectrio isn’t just a digital signage provider; we are the architects of modern customer experiences. From healthcare to automotive, we empower over 150,000 global locations to transform their physical spaces into dynamic digital destinations.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Spectrio consistently ranks among the fastest-growing and largest companies in the Tampa Bay area. As an 11-time Inc. 5000 honoree and a member of the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s “Fast 50” and “Tampa Bay 200,” we are a proven leader in innovation. Our software consistently receives praise for its features and ease of use on Capterra and G2, earning multiple awards for technology and creative excellence.

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Primary Objective: As a Software Engineering Manager at Spectrio, you will lead, mentor, and empower a high-performing agile development team to deliver cutting-edge, end-to-end audio and video marketing solutions. In this role, you will bridge the gap between product strategy and technical execution, driving continuous delivery, optimizing team workflows, and fostering a culture of trust and technical excellence to support our growing subscription-based platform.

Responsibilities include:

People & Performance Management

• Performing One-on-Ones: Regular touchpoints focusing on career growth, unblocking issues, and building trust (not just project status updates).
• Performance Management & Reviews: Setting expectations, delivering continuous feedback, and writing formal performance reviews.
• Hiring & Firing: Team building, interviewing, onboarding new talent, and managing exits or performance improvement plans (PIPs).
• Approving Timesheets: Handling administrative approvals accurately and on time.

Agile Process & Delivery

• Sprint Grooming & Planning: Partnering with the team to ensure the backlog is refined, estimated, and ready for a successful sprint start.
• Running Daily Standups & Retrospectives: Facilitating continuous alignment and helping the team reflect on how to improve their processes.
• Sprint Reviews: Representing the team's accomplishments and deliverables at the end-of-sprint review meetings.
• Team Metrics & KPIs: Tracking and reporting on team health and delivery performance (e.g., velocity, cycle time, burndown charts).

Strategy & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Product Owner Partnership: Collaborating with the Product Owner (PO) to align on product priorities, roadmap feasibility, and defining upcoming work.
• Cross-Team Design Sessions: Participating in architectural and design alignments with leaders across the backend, device, and in-reality teams to ensure technical cohesion.

Support & Escalation Management

• Production Escalations: Serving as the point person for managing and resolving high-priority production issues and outages.
• Support-to-Engineering Pipeline: Working with the Support team to triage, prioritize, and transition escalations from Zendesk into actionable Jira tickets.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Leadership Experience: 2+ years of experience directly managing and mentoring Software Engineers (including 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and career development).
• Technical Background: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong foundation in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and architectural design patterns.

Technical & Operational Skills

• Multi-Stack Familiarity: Experience managing engineering teams working across diverse tech stacks (familiarity with environments like .NET, Java, Python, or JavaScript/Node.js is a plus).
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience or strong working knowledge of cloud hosting services (specifically AWS), containerization (Docker), and modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Modern Agile Mastery: Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, with a proven track record of using team metrics (e.g., velocity, cycle time) to optimize delivery.
• Cross-Functional Capabilities: Experience partnering closely with Product Owners and managing/collaborating with QA resources to ensure high-quality releases.

Soft Skills

• Problem Solving: Analytical and detail-oriented with decisive judgment and strong escalation management skills.
• Communication: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for cross-functional stakeholders (Backend, Device, Support, etc.).

Benefits Built for You

We care for our team members through a holistic benefits package designed to support your health, family, and future:

• Remote Work: We believe great work happens where you feel most inspired, backed by a culture that prioritizes connection, collaboration, and flexibility.
  • Company-provided monthly internet allowance included.
• Vacation/Personal Time: Prorated PTO that accrues per pay period after 30 days of employment.
  • < 3 Years of Service: 15 days per year.
  • 3-5 Years of Service: 17 days per year.
  • 5+ Years of Service: 20 days per year.
• Paid Sick Leave : All employees accrue up to 40 hours (5 days) of sick time per year.
• Company Paid Holidays : 10 observed holidays per year
• Medical Insurance : Three plan options (Low HSA, Mid, and High Plans); Dental Insurance: High and Low PPO plan options; and Vision Insurance.
• Basic Life Insurance : $50,000 policy, 100% employer-paid.
• Short-Term Disability : 100% employer-paid; covers 60% of weekly salary for up to 26 weeks.
• Voluntary Benefits : Optional purchase of Voluntary Life/AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• Pet Benefits Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Confidential 24/7 support.

Our Commitment to You

Ready to build the future of digital engagement? At Spectrio, we know that our innovation is only possible because of our people. We are committed to providing a supportive environment where your professional growth is prioritized and your personal well-being is protected. Join us as we continue to redefine the customer experience.

Spectrio offers a wide range of benefits for our team members, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Parental Leave, 401k, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, EAP, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays, and Education Reimbursement.

Spectrio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, creed, marital status, pregnancy, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected category.