Software Engineering Manager

MatreComm is looking for a Software Development Manager to lead product engineering for its network and systems software products , including Network Management Systems (NMS) and related platforms. This role focuses on building long-lived, scalable products , not project-based delivery.

The role requires deep involvement in product architecture, roadmap execution, and engineering excellence , with strong expertise in C++ systems development, networking, and modern web-based management interfaces (React / Next.js) . The manager will lead teams responsible for evolving core product capabilities across multiple releases.

• Own engineering delivery for one or more network-centric software products , from concept through multiple product releases.
• Partner with Product Management to translate product roadmaps into technical architecture and execution plans.
• Drive long-term product scalability, maintainability, and extensibility , not just short-term feature delivery.

• Lead architecture and development of core C++ system components that interact with network elements and distributed services.
• Drive design decisions for network-heavy, distributed systems , including protocol handling, data ingestion, and real-time processing.
• Ensure product readiness for carrier-grade availability, performance, and reliability .

• Lead development of NMS capabilities , including fault, performance, configuration, and monitoring modules.
• Ensure robust handling of alarms, telemetry, events, and topology data at scale.
• Guide integration with network devices using SNMP, NETCONF/RESTCONF, and custom protocols .

• Oversee development of product-grade web interfaces using React and Next.js .
• Ensure consistent UX, performance, and usability across dashboards, workflows, and reporting features.
• Align frontend architecture with backend APIs and security models.

• Establish product engineering best practices around code quality, testing, documentation, and release management .
• Drive performance optimization, memory efficiency, and concurrency correctness in system components.
• Ensure backward compatibility, upgrade paths, and supportability across product versions.

• Build and lead high-performing product engineering teams .
• Mentor engineers in systems, networking, and product mindset.
• Conduct performance management, succession planning, and skills development.

• Work closely with Product Management, QA, DevOps, and Support teams.
• Participate in roadmap reviews, design discussions, and release readiness assessments.
• Support critical customer escalations by guiding root-cause analysis and long-term fixes.

• Strong C++ expertise (modern C++, multithreading, memory management, performance tuning).
• Deep understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, sockets, distributed systems).
• Proven experience building network-centric products or NMS platforms .
• Experience with network protocols such as SNMP, NETCONF/RESTCONF, HTTP/HTTPS.
• Frontend experience with React and Next.js for product-grade user interfaces.
• Strong Linux systems development and debugging skills.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in product-focused software development .
• 3+ years of experience managing software engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ownership of product architecture and multi-release evolution .
• Experience working in Agile product development environments.

• Experience with telecom, networking, or infrastructure software products .
• Exposure to high-availability and fault-tolerant product architectures .
• Experience designing products for scale and long operational lifecycles.
• Familiarity with observability, telemetry, and monitoring stacks.
• Experience with cloud-native or hybrid deployments is a plus.

• Product-oriented engineering leadership
• Deep systems and networking expertise
• Long-term architectural thinking
• Strong collaboration with Product Management
• High ownership and accountability mindset