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How Do We Work? We believe that people are at the center of everything we do. SimSpace fosters a culture of continuous learning, curiosity, and professional growth. That belief shows up in action: in-house training, internal and external learning platforms, cyber conferences, industry events, and dedicated time for skill development. Our people are empowered to shape their careers - and it shows. Year over year, SimSpace consistently outperforms industry benchmarks in internal mobility, promotions, and total rewards growth.

Who Thrives Here? We are a team of innovators, protectors, and problem-solvers. We believe diversity of thought and experience fuels better solutions, and we’re committed to building teams that reflect the communities we serve. Whether you’re remote or office-based, you’ll collaborate with talented colleagues across departments and time zones, united by the mission to create a safer digital world.

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Senior Manager, Software Engineering

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead the team developing software for the SimSpace cyber range platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills to guide and mentor teams with a proven track record of delivering quality software in an agile environment, driving continuous improvement and fostering a collaborative, inclusive and innovative team culture.

In this position, you'll lead your team through complex technical projects and collaborate closely with other teams to build high-quality, scalable software that operates within the unique constraints of cyber range environments. The focus is on providing leadership, strategic direction, and execution planning for the emulation software stack. Specifically, this position will be responsible for:

• Offensive Cyber Security Attack Emulation engine

• User Emulation engine across Windows and Linux systems

This role reports to the Director of Platform Engineering.

What will you be doing as a Senior Manager, Software Engineering at SimSpace?

• Lead and manage teams responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of our software products.

• Lead quarterly planning cycles for the Attack and User Emulation (AUE) team, translating high-level initiatives into detailed execution roadmaps with clear milestones, resource allocations, and delivery commitments. Monitor progress against plans, identify risks early, and adapt execution strategies as needed to ensure successful delivery.

• Proactively coordinate with peer engineering teams across the organization to identify dependencies, align on integration points, and ensure seamless delivery. Build strong collaborative relationships that enable effective problem-solving and prevent execution blockers.

• Work closely with the product management team to ensure software development projects are aligned with business objectives and timelines.

• Develop deep understanding of cyber range operational constraints, including resource isolation, network simulation requirements, and the unique challenges of building software that must operate reliably in simulated enterprise environments.

• Mentor and coach team members toward proactive ownership and accountability, promoting their professional growth and technical leadership development.

• Foster a culture where engineers identify and solve problems before they escalate, take initiative on improvements, and operate with accountability for outcomes. Lead by example through your own proactive approach to challenges and decision-making.

• Improve and adapt agile processes to enhance the team's velocity, quality, and delivery of essential software platform features and functions.

Who you are:

• Passionate about delivering high-quality software products that meet customer needs.

• Demonstrates proactive problem-solving and initiative, operating with high ownership and accountability - and builds this mindset in others through leading by example.

• Strong technical leader capable of understanding complex problem domains. The AUE domain involves intricate attack simulation, realistic user behavior modeling, and the unique constraints of cyber range environments - experience in cybersecurity or offensive security is preferred but strong engineering leadership is the primary qualification.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to mentor and coach team members toward proactive ownership and technical leadership, promoting their professional growth and development.

• Comfortable with agile software development methodologies and able to adapt to changing business needs.

• Driven by outcomes and accountability, with a track record of delivering results even when faced with ambiguity or competing priorities.

• Seeking to learn and stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

What are the qualifications to apply?

To be successful as a Senior Manager, Software Engineering, you need to have:

• 8+ years of experience in software development with at least 2+ years in managerial role.

• Proven ability to guide architectural decisions and lead teams through sophisticated technical challenges.

• Demonstrated experience leading teams that design, build, and operate large, distributed systems, including experience in requirements gathering and project breakdown and execution.

• Experience leading teams building and operating services at scale.

• Experience overseeing the development and deployment of cutting-edge solutions for both cloud and on-premises environments.

• Bachelor's in computer science or related field.

Our Tech Stack Includes:

Python, Go, Java/Kotlin, Docker, Kubernetes, VMware, Git/GitHub

We’re proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your well-being, growth, and success:

• Compensation. Base salary range: $180,000 – $220,000, reflecting our confidence in your expertise and impact, with the opportunity for annual bonuses tied to company performance and individual contributions.

• Health & Wellness. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus savings plans—coverage starts on day one!

• Mental Health Support. Access to company-paid counseling, coaching, and resources for you and your family through Spring Health.

• Financial Well-Being. Plan for your future with a 401(k)-retirement savings plan featuring a company match.

• Flexible Time Off. Take the time you need with unlimited vacation and dedicated health & wellness days. SimSpace provides flexible solutions to meet the diverse work-life needs of team members.

• Parental Leave. Paid leave plans to support you and your loved ones during life’s most important moments.

• Ownership Opportunities: Equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grants—become an invested stakeholder in our shared success.

• Referral Rewards: Earn $1,500–$3,500 for every qualified hire through our employee referral program.

• Peloton Interactive Wellness Program: Full- and partial- subsidized membership plans and equipment discounts to help you reach your personalized fitness goals.

• Continuous Learning: Access a LinkedIn Learning membership to prioritize your personal and professional development.

• Social Connections: Monthly reimbursements for meaningful connections with teammates through our SocialSpace Community.

• Extra Perks: Legal plan coverage, pet insurance, wellness reimbursements, and more to simplify life’s details.

SimSpace is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

SimSpace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups only apply to jobs if they meet all of the qualifications. However, no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. SimSpace encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. We look forward to your application!

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, in accordance with applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact careers@simspace.com.

SimSpace does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.

Actual compensation for the position is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to affordability, skills, qualifications and experience, and may vary from the range.