Sr. Manager Software Engineering (Alpharetta Office)

Job Details

InVeris Training Solutions is a global leader in integrated virtual training solutions for military forces, law enforcement agencies and commercial products.  We employ 400 people in seven countries, including the US, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Qatar, Singapore and the UK.

We work on some of the most demanding challenges in the defense, law enforcement and commercial product industries: from saving lives to keeping our peacekeepers and civilians safely trained.  What’s more, InVeris Training Solutions employees are committed, engaged and excited that the work we do is in Service to Safety.  We’ve got the best of both worlds in one company, and we invite you to become part of our growing team.

Job Designation

The Senior Manager of Software Engineering reports to the VP of Emerging Technology and leads cross-functional software engineering teams responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and sustaining software for advanced military training and simulation systems.

Job Description

The Senior Manager of Software Engineering leads cross-functional software engineering teams responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and sustaining advanced military training and simulation systems. This role oversees the full software lifecycle—from architecture and requirements analysis through testing, deployment, and long-term support—while ensuring solutions meet military standards, operational needs, and security requirements. The Senior Manager collaborates closely with program and product management, systems engineering, and customers to deliver high-fidelity, mission-ready simulation capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Lead and mentor multiple software engineering teams to achieve program and organizational objectives.
• Define engineering strategies, establish development best practices, and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage staffing plans, performance reviews, skill development, and team succession planning.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and disciplined engineering.

Technical Oversight

• Oversee software architecture, design reviews, code quality, and adherence to modeling & simulation standards.
• Guide teams in implementing real-time simulation, physics modeling, sensor/weapon system emulation, AI behaviors, and integrated training environments.
• Direct integration of software with hardware platforms, simulators, networked training systems, and third-party components.
• Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity and information assurance requirements.

Program & Project Execution

• Partner with Program and Product Management to define schedules, risks, budgets, and deliverables across multiple projects.
• Translate customer requirements and military training objectives into technical solutions and actionable engineering tasks.
• Ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of capabilities aligned with contract requirements and government standards.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for technical or schedule issues.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with systems engineering, hardware engineering, and test teams to ensure cohesive and aligned solutions.
• Serve as a primary technical interface for customers, government representatives, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Support proposal development, cost estimation, technical baselines, and engineering strategy for new business pursuits.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure engineering processes comply with defense, safety, and quality standards.
• Oversee configuration management, documentation, and traceability throughout the lifecycle.
• Support formal testing events and customer acceptance processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3–5 years in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven experience in simulation, training systems, real-time embedded software, or defense-related software development.
• Strong understanding of modeling & simulation standards.
• Experience with modern software development practices.
• Strong architecture background with hands-on proficiency in modern languages (C++, C#, Python, Go, or similar).
• Experience with game engines (Unity, Unreal), physics engines, or custom simulation frameworks.
• US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background with DoD programs, acquisition processes, and military training doctrine.
• Experience delivering distributed simulation systems or Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-based simulation, containerization, or high-performance computing (HPC).
• Atlanta/Alpharetta presence with strong ties to the local engineering and technology ecosystem.

Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make strategic technical decisions and guide complex engineering efforts.
• High adaptability and problem-solving capability in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Company Website

www.inveristraining.com

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

InVeris is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation. Contact Human Resources at ITS-HumanResources@inveristraining.com.

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