Senior Manager, Software Development
Company: Siemens
Role summary
Senior Manager, Software Development is a full-time role at Siemens in Washington, District of Columbia, United States (hybrid). Posted 2026-11-05. Salary: USD 194,993–334,274 per year. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- Senior Manager, Software Development
- Company
- Siemens
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- USD 194,993–334,274 per year
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-11-05
You would be joining a global team at the forefront of combining physical and digital technology to drive real-world sustainability. It is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader to guide complex projects while working in a supportive culture that genuinely prioritizes employee well-being and long-term career development.
Job description
Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
We are developing AI-native products that bring generative intelligence into the physical world. As a Senior Manager, Software development, you will set the technical direction for systems that blend cloud infrastructure, machine learning, and hardware interaction. You will be responsible for defining architecture that is robust, scalable, and adaptable to rapid research and product iteration.
This is a high-impact role for a technical leader who thrives on deep systems work and cross-disciplinary problem solving. You will work closely with engineers, ML researchers, product managers, and executives to define the architecture and foundational components that will support the next generation of intelligent, interactive systems. Your decisions will influence the trajectory of multiple engineering teams and the product itself.
You’ll make an impact by:
Lead architecture and development of complex, high-scale systems
Define and evolve the technical architecture across core systems and products
Provide hands-on technical leadership on strategic projects
Drive technical decisions and trade-offs across multiple domains (infra, ML, product)
Align engineering direction with product and ML research priorities
Identify and address scaling challenges before they become bottlenecks
Champion engineering excellence, reliability, and system sustainability
Technologies We Use
Languages: Python, Go, TypeScript
ML: PyTorch, HuggingFace, ONNX Runtime, LangChain
Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes, Redis, Postgres, S3, Terraform
DevOps & Observability: GitHub Actions, Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus
We do not expect deep experience with every tool, but we are looking for engineers who have repeatedly solved difficult problems at scale, and who know how to make good technical decisions under uncertainty.
You will win us over by having the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications
10+ years of professional software development experience
Experience designing and scaling distributed systems and real-time applications
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical initiative
Proficiency in at least one backend systems language (e.g., Python, Go, Java)
Strong understanding of system design, performance optimization, and fault-tolerance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience bridging machine learning research and production environments
Background in building systems that operate in or interact with the physical world
Ability to influence engineering orgs and contribute to hiring and culture
Track record of mentoring senior and staff-level engineers
About the Team:
We are an early-stage engineering team solving hard technical problems at the intersection of AI, systems, and real-world interaction. We operate with high autonomy, collaborate closely across functions, and maintain high technical standards. Principal Engineers at our company are expected to lead by example, model engineering excellence, and shape both what we build and how we build it.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
You’ll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $194,993 - $334,274 annually with a target incentive of 20% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
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Application Deadline
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Job ID
528623
Posted since
05-Nov-2026
Organization
Data & Artificial Intelligence
Field of work
Research & Development
Company
Siemens Corporation
Experience level
Experienced Professional
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Hybrid (Remote/Office)
Employment type
Permanent
Any Siemens location in
Washington - United States of America