Engineering Manager/Leader at Core4ce – San Diego, California

Core4ce

Engineering Manager/Leader
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Core4ce is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership in the design and implementation of a modern, integrated data, application, and AI/ML ecosystem supporting the Naval Special Warfare Center. This role blends hands-on engineering expertise with strategic project leadership to drive the delivery of high-impact solutions that advance Naval Special Warfare Command’s AI capabilities and data modernization efforts. In this position, you will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team and collaborate closely with Product Owners and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-quality systems on accelerated timelines. As a strategic leader, you will translate organizational objectives into actionable engineering roadmaps while upholding technical excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of defense technology and directly enhance mission effectiveness and operational capability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership: Partner with government personnel and stakeholders to define and communicate the team's technical roadmap and vision, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives

Technical Guidance: Provide expert technical direction and hands-on leadership when necessary to overcome complex challenges

Engineering Execution: Oversee day-to-day execution of the engineering roadmap, managing projects from conception through deployment

Architecture & Design: Contribute to the design and evolution of technical architectures, capacity planning, and tooling strategies; prioritize technical challenges and resource allocation

Technical Architecture: Lead and drive technical architecture discussions, ensuring solutions meet performance, security, and scalability requirements

Documentation: Establish and maintain comprehensive technical documentation aligned with industry best practices

Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies, best practices, and developer infrastructure trends to drive continuous improvement

*This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

10+ years of hands-on software development experience

10+ years in engineering management roles within Scrum-based environments

Technical Expertise:

Proven experience optimizing and scaling engineering teams

Strong background in systems architecture, networking, and troubleshooting

Proficiency in code review and maintaining high code quality standards

Extensive experience with full developer tool ecosystem: CI/CD technologies, automation pipelines, and automated testing frameworks

Familiarity with cloud infrastructure deployment (build, validate, release, operate)

Professional Skills:

Outstanding communication abilities, including visual presentation of complex technical data to both technical and non-technical audiences

Proficient technical writing skills with ability to create clear, comprehensive documentation

Collaborative leadership style with strong stakeholder management capabilities

Security Clearance:

Active DoD Secret security clearance required

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

San Diego, California, United States

Full-Time/Regular

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.