🔐 Software Engineering Manager – Networking & High-Performance Systems

Austin, TX Metropolitan Area (Hybrid)

Our client, a fast-growing innovator in the Computer and Network Security space, is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team building scalable, low-latency systems for their core security platform. This is a pivotal role for a leader with experience in networking (L3–L7) and security, ready to drive both technical direction and team growth in a high-performance environment.

🌟 What You’ll Be Doing

• ✅ Lead, mentor, and develop a team of experienced software engineers
• ✅ Define and drive architecture across critical networking and infrastructure components
• ✅ Partner with cross-functional teams to align engineering with security-focused product goals
• ✅ Guide code quality, architecture decisions, and assist with debugging as needed
• ✅ Cultivate a culture of ownership, collaboration, and engineering excellence

🔧 What We’re Looking For

• ✔️ 3+ years of engineering management experience
• ✔️ Proven experience with networking protocols (L3–L7) and security principles
• ✔️ Solid foundation in Computer and Network Security or similar systems-focused environments
• ✔️ Ability to understand and guide complex codebases; Python or C++ experience preferred
• ✔️ Effective communicator and team builder with a track record of technical leadership

💼 Why This Role Stands Out

• ⚡ Lead a technically elite, collaborative team solving real-world security problems
• ⚡ Influence the architecture and culture of a critical platform
• ⚡ Balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical depth
• ⚡ Work in a company committed to innovation, speed, and meaningful impact