Senior Software Engineering Manager

Overview

FWI is building a team to provide technical expertise supporting the design and implementation of a modern, integrated data, application, and AI/ML ecosystem for Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC). As a Senior Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers in the design, development, and deployment of high-impact solutions, combining technical leadership with project management to ensure the rapid delivery of high-quality, scalable systems.

FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Position is contingent upon contract award.

Work Schedule and Location

This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at the Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) in Coronado, CA.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to define and communicate the team's roadmap and vision, aligning engineering efforts with overall organizational goals
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on action when necessary
• Run the day-to-day execution of the engineering roadmap, overseeing projects from inception to completion
• Contribute to the design and evolution of technical architectures, capacity plans, and tooling strategies, prioritizing technical challenges and resource allocation
• Drive technical architecture discussions
• Maintain appropriate documentation
• Stay current with best practices and emerging technologies in developer infrastructure
• Assist Government personnel in the development of technical documents, including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and system documentation
• Travel as mission requires, including potential deployment to remote sites and hazardous duty areas

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science
• 10+ years writing code
• 10+ years of industry experience in an engineering management role in a Scrum-based environment
• Motivated by optimizing engineering teams
• Experience with systems, networking, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in reviewing code
• Experience with full developer tools to include CI/CD technologies, automation and pipelines, and automated testing
• Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to visually present complex data and effectively communicate technical details to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and deployment (build, validate, release, operate)
• Proficient technical writing skills
• Active DoD SECRET security clearance

Why Join Our Team

Benefits

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off