Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager

Broadcom

Prague, Czech Republic

About the Role

At Broadcom, our Mainframe Software Division is at the forefront of bridging mission-critical enterprise systems with modern development paradigms. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of talented engineers focused on building cutting-edge DevOps, CI/CD, Testing and Source Control Management (SCM) integration solutions.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in modernizing enterprise software development.

What You Will Do

• Lead and Mentor: Build, manage, and empower a high-performing team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning;
• Drive Product Delivery: Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure enterprise software solutions;
• Champion Modernization: Guide your team in developing tools that integrate traditional mainframe environments with modern DevOps pipelines, Git repositories, and CI/CD toolchains;
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with Product Management, Architecture, QA, and UX teams to define product roadmaps, prioritize backlogs, and translate customer needs into technical deliverables;
• Promote Agile Excellence: Drive Agile/Scrum methodologies within your team, removing blockers and optimizing workflows for maximum efficiency and predictability.
• Ensure Technical Quality: Uphold rigorous code quality and security standards, promoting best practices in automated testing, code reviews, and architecture design.

What You Will Bring

• Leadership Experience: 12+ years of overall professional experience, 3+ years of experience directly managing software development teams;
• Technical Foundation: A strong background in software engineering (e.g., Java, TypeScript, C, or modern web frameworks) with a solid understanding of software design principles;
• DevOps & CI/CD Expertise: Deep familiarity with modern development workflows, including Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD and version control tools.
• Enterprise Mindset: Experience building scalable, enterprise-grade software. Understanding the complexities of highly regulated or mission-critical environments is a strong plus;
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between highly technical engineering teams and business stakeholders;
• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Stand-Out Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Deep experience with Source Control Management (SCM) systems;
• Knowledge of mainframe technologies (z/OS) or experience building tools for mainframe developers;
• A passion for Developer Experience (DevEx) and building tools that make other engineers' lives easier.