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Based on 240 similar postings.
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About T-Mobile
T-Mobile US is the second-largest wireless carrier in the United States, providing wireless voice, messaging, and data services under the T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile brands. Industry: Wireless Telecommunications
T-Mobile currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$138,996–$228,650
across 32 roles with salary data.
JOB TITLE: Sr Manager, Software Engineering
The Sr Manager, Software Engineering leads multiple software development teams to build and maintain systems, platforms, and tools supporting business operations. This role involves managing team performance, technical strategy, and vendor relationships while integrating technical roadmaps with enterprise architecture. Key responsibilities include overseeing distributed onshore and offshore Scrum teams, defining continuous improvement initiatives, and recruiting qualified staff. The position focuses on delivering telecom capabilities such as SIM management, number management, number porting, and billing platforms. Candidates must utilize technologies including Java, Spring Boot, on-premises TKE, AWS, Kubernetes, and Splunk. Required skills encompass software development management, SDLC, analytical thinking, and collaboration. The work addresses the technical challenge of providing reliable, scalable software products within complex, high-volume telecommunications environments to improve organizational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
What does a Software Engineering Manager earn?
Median $214394 from 123 postings across 39 companies.
Manage multiple software development teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Define and implement continuous improvement initiatives for technical processes, tooling, and engineering guardrails.
Oversee technical vendor relationships to incorporate feature requests and enhance product functionality.
Develop and maintain technical roadmaps for telecom capabilities like SIM and number management.
Recruit and onboard qualified managers and team members to strengthen project delivery capabilities.
Lead delivery execution for SIM management through production readiness and launch.
Provide leadership across cloud-native application environments to resolve risks and maintain delivery momentum.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
Required skills include analytical thinking, collaboration, leadership, people management, software development, SDLC, and software development management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Visual Studio is required.
7-10 years of experience developing large-scale business systems applications (preferred).
2-4 years of management experience leading programming staff for 4 large projects (preferred).
More than 10 years of overall IT experience (preferred).
Experience with Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, and telecom platforms (preferred).