Software Engineering Manager

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join our Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) organization in Everett, WA.

The team supports two cloud service infrastructure platforms. The first is BCA’s public-facing global infrastructure, which facilitates air-to-ground communication between multiple Boeing business unit applications and airline operators. The second is Boeing’s secure infrastructure that stores, receives, and distributes aircraft software. Additionally, the team is responsible for all aircraft loadable software processes and standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong people management skills while providing technical oversight to engineering employees supporting the software lifecycle. Management duties will span all phases of the software development lifecycle, including oversight of requirements, architecture/design, quality assurance, and service support. The candidate will develop and execute integrated departmental plans, policies, and procedures, and provide input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, and objectives.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a software engineering team responsible for the software development life cycle, evaluating team performance and output quality

• Work and coordinate with global technical teams and 3rd-party partners

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliverables, as well as identify opportunities and mitigate risk

• Oversee the design, coding, testing, and deployment of software solutions

• Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and QA processes

• Mentor and train team members, providing technical guidance

• Monitor and control cost, schedules, and mitigations related to development

• Prepare and report on integrated project progress, addressing issues or barriers

• Align with agile development processes, including sprint and related planning

• Ensure software solutions are scalable, secure, and perform optimally

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. 

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelors Degree 

• This position requires, to meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

• 3+ years of experience in software development life cycles, configuration management and best agile software engineering practices

• External candidates - must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience)

• Internal candidates - Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course "Exploring Leadership." 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• 3+ years of experience in cross-functional leadership, collaborative problem solving, building lasting relationships & proficiency in written and verbal communication

• 3+ years of experience managing or leading teams in a software engineering discipline

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

• Experience in software development using Java, JavaScript, and Node.JS

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

• 2+ years of experience as technical manager of a product deployment team

• Familiarity with the use of AI in software development practices

• Familiar with Boeing processes and procedures

Conflict of Interest:  
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. 

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $171,700 - $232,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 26, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Manager
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.