Software Engineering Manager

Shift5 is a fast-growing scale-up that specializes in cutting-edge cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and compliance for OT systems across defense, aerospace, and rail. We are a team of passionate, innovative professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment, driven by a shared mission to revolutionize how fleets operate.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• 8+ Years of experience in software engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, including people management; startup and remote team management preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with GoLang, Rust, Python, HTTP/S services, JavaScript, TypeScript, and CSS, with the ability to coach and mentor others in these technologies.
• Strong understanding of full-stack web development including deployment to both on-premise and cloud environments.
• Solid understanding of software development best practices across the SDLC.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity and occasional changes in direction.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $200,000 - $250,000
• Bonus program and equity in a fast-growing startup
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
• Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Uncapped paid time off policy
• Flexible work & remote work policy
• Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)