Job Title: Software Development Operations Manager (People Manager)

Company Name: Input 1

Job Details: $155k-$185k/yrRemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/cg81zthmijdyfd5r

Job Description: Posted 2d agoSoftware Development Operations Manager (People Manager)@ Input 1View All JobsWebsiteWestlake Village, California, United States$155k-$185k/yrRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:lead teams, improve processes, collaborate cross-functionallyRequirements Summary:7+ years in software development or engineering leadership; 2+ years direct people management; Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering preferred; strong C#/ASP.NET/Angular/.NET skills.Technical Tools Mentioned:C#, ASP.NET, Angular, .NET (Framework 4.8+ or .NET 8+)
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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.