Software Development Operations Manager (People Manager)

Job DetailsJob Location: Westlake Village, CA 91362Salary Range: $155,000.00 - $185,000.00 SalaryPlease watch this video to learn more! https://vimeo.com/1157040939/0758be0429

At Input 1, great software starts with great teams. As our Software Engineering Operations Manager (People Manager), you’ll focus on what matters most—supporting engineers, strengthening performance, and creating the operational structure that allows technical teams to thrive. If you’re passionate about people leadership, continuous improvement, and building high-performing engineering organizations, this role puts you at the center of impact.

Position Overview

The Software Engineering Operations Manager (People Manager) partners closely with Software Engineering Technical Managers to ensure engineering teams are engaged, developed, and operating at peak effectiveness. This role emphasizes people leadership, performance management, and cultural alignment while ensuring operational processes and employee development support technical delivery goals.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development


Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention to ensure strong technical and cultural fit
Set performance expectations and provide coaching and feedback to engineers
Identify skills gaps and build individualized development and mentorship plans
Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence


 

Operational Oversight


Design and continuously improve engineering processes, workflows, and tools
Monitor team performance and develop performance improvement plans
Balance workload allocation to optimize productivity and employee well-being
Coordinate incident response and ensure timely problem resolution


 

Cross-Functional Collaboration


Partner with Product, QA, DevOps, and Business teams to support delivery
Serve as a liaison between engineering and leadership on risks, progress, and opportunities


What We’re Looking For


A people-first leader with strong coaching and conflict resolution skills
Excellent communicator who can influence across teams
Highly organized, analytical, and comfortable in fast-paced environments
Passion for modern engineering practices and continuous improvement


 

Why Input 1

At Input 1, our values—Integrity, Respect, Flexibility, Self-Evaluation, Knowledge, and Compassion—guide how we work and how we lead. We offer meaningful leadership opportunities, collaborative teams, and the chance to shape both culture and technology.

 

$155,000 to $185,000 per year. Exact compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and location.
QualificationsQualifications


Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
7+ years of experience in software development, engineering leadership, or related roles
At least 2 years of direct people management experience leading engineers
Proven success building and developing high-performing engineering teams


 

Technical Skills


Strong knowledge of C#, ASP.NET, Angular, .NET (Framework 4.8+ or .NET 8+)
Experience with system architecture, design patterns, security, and scalability
Working knowledge of operating systems, version control, and development security tools
Ability to write clear technical documentation