Category: Engineering & Manufacturing

Location: Ames, Iowa

Work Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000

Work Model: Hybrid

Reference #: 45526

Our client is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join their team! This role will be responsible for developing and supporting complex, integrated products. The manager focuses on building a strong team environment, coaching engineers and cross-functional partners, and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality software solutions. This position balances people leadership, technical awareness, and operational oversight while driving continuous improvement across development practices and team performance. Apply now!

Work Model:

  • Hybrid

What You Will Do:

  • Lead, mentor, and manage software engineering teams, including multiple sub-teams
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable environment focused on continuous improvement
  • Partner with product, hardware, and cross-functional teams to align priorities and deliverables
  • Drive project planning, estimation, and execution to maximize customer value
  • Monitor team performance, manage risks, and resolve technical and operational challenges
  • Support hiring, onboarding, retention, and departmental initiatives, including process and resource planning

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or related discipline
  • 10+ years of software product development experience, including 5+ years in leadership
  • Experience with Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum) and modern development practices (CI/CD, TDD)
  • Proficiency in languages such as C#, C++, and Python
  • Proven ability to lead teams through technical and organizational challenges and build high-performing teams
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills with cross-functional stakeholders

Benefits Overview:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Training
  • Voluntary options

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Aaron Christner at (319) 449-1200 or email achristner@thepalmergroup.com.

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About Palmer Group

At Palmer Group, making lives better is at the core of everything we do. For nearly three decades, we have partnered with organizations and individuals to provide thoughtful talent and business solutions that empower careers and drive growth.

As an employee-owned company grounded in strong ethics and values, we are committed to building lasting relationships and delivering results. Contractors working through Palmer Group are eligible to become employee-owners, giving them a stake in our shared success, and enjoy benefits including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) options.

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