Engineering Manager

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.

Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.

The Engineering Manager will lead a multidisciplinary software engineering team consisting of Front-End, Back-End, and Full-Stack Developers. This role is responsible for driving technical excellence, fostering team growth, and ensuring high-quality delivery across all application layers. The Engineering Manager will collaborate closely with product management, UX, architecture, and cross-functional stakeholders to define technical direction, accelerate execution, and ensure alignment with business goals.

This leadership position requires a strong technical foundation in modern web technologies (Angular/React), server-side engineering (Java/Spring), and software architecture best practices. The ideal candidate brings a people-first leadership style, experience managing senior-level engineers, and the ability to operate in a dynamic, matrixed, and innovation-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance across front-end, back-end, and full-stack development areas.
• Lead architectural discussions, technical design reviews, and decision-making processes.
• Ensure engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality guidelines are consistently followed.
• Oversee implementation of scalable, maintainable, and secure systems across all application layers.
• Drive adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and engineering methodologies.

Team Management & Development

• Manage and mentor a team of senior engineers with diverse technical backgrounds.
• Foster a culture of learning, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support career development through coaching, performance feedback, and personalized growth plans.
• Lead recruiting and hiring efforts to build a high-performing engineering organization.

Execution & Delivery

• Coordinate feature delivery, sprint planning, and roadmap alignment with product management.
• Ensure timely and high-quality execution of development activities across multiple workstreams.
• Oversee code reviews, testing strategies, and release planning to ensure operational excellence.
• Track key performance indicators such as velocity, code quality, and system performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with UX/UI designers to ensure technical feasibility and smooth implementation of design systems.
• Work closely with product managers to refine requirements, define solutions, and prioritize work.
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and architecture teams to ensure end-to-end delivery alignment.
• Facilitate communication between engineering, business leaders, and global stakeholders.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Champion engineering process optimization and workflow improvements across the team.
• Implement and enhance CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, and automation practices.
• Promote data-informed decision making using metrics, KPIs, and engineering dashboards.
• Drive initiatives that improve scalability, performance, and developer productivity.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Engineering Manager, Technical Lead, or similar leadership role.
• Strong hands-on background in software development (front-end, back-end, or full-stack).
• Solid understanding of Angular or React, Java/Spring, microservices, and modern web architecture.
• Experience building and leading high-performing engineering teams in complex, matrixed environments.
• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and modern development practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills (English).
• Ability to mentor senior engineers and drive alignment across multi-disciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise-grade software development and large-scale system architecture.
• Familiarity with component libraries, design systems, and UX/UI implementation considerations.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts and how they can be integrated into software systems.
• Background in improving engineering operations through automation, metrics, and process refinement.
• Ability to translate business requirements into clear technical vision and actionable plans.

Competencies & Leadership Attributes

• Technical Vision: Ability to guide technical strategy while balancing delivery needs.
• People Leadership: Empowers teams, builds trust, and fosters growth-oriented culture.
• Execution Excellence: Drives results through structured planning and continuous iteration.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Partners effectively across product, design, and architecture.
• Innovation Mindset: Encourages experimentation, learning, and adoption of emerging technologies.

Life at PTC is about more than working with today's most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It's about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today's most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you.

If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you'll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us?

We respect the privacy rights of individuals and are committed to handling Personal Information responsibly and in accordance with all applicable privacy and data protection laws. Review our Privacy Policy."