Software Engineering Manager

Job description

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business. Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible. We’re looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a team working on backend systems built mainly on a Java / Spring / Oracle / PostgreSQL stack . This is a hands-on leadership role focused on running a stable team, delivering reliably. What You will Do: Team Management Manage a team of software engineers (typically 5–10 people) Handle hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and day-to-day support Keep the team productive, focused, and unblocked Support engineers in their technical and career growth Delivery Own delivery of features and improvements from planning to release Work with product and stakeholders to agree on scope and timelines Track progress, manage risks, and step in when things drift Technical Oversight Stay close enough to the code to understand challenges and trade-offs Review and guide design decisions ( mainly within an existing monolithic system) Ensure code quality, consistency, and maintainability Help the team make pragmatic decisions (not over-engineering solutions) Systems & Stack Backend development in Java (Spring ecosystem) Databases: Oracle and PostgreSQL Primarily monolithic applications , with some modularization efforts where needed Collaboration Work with QA, product managers, and other teams Communicate clearly on progress, blockers, and trade-offs Represent the team in planning and coordination discussions Requirements: Solid background in Java backend development (5–10+ years) Min 2 years of e xperience leading a team (or strong tech lead ready to step up) Experience working on monolithic systems and maintaining existing production codebases Good understanding of Spring, relational databases, and backend architecture Comfortable balancing hands-on technical work with people management Nice to Have: Experience with both Oracle and PostgreSQL Familiarity with legacy systems and gradual modernization Experience improving development processes in a pragmatic way PTC determines compensation using objective and gender ‑ neutral criteria, including relevant professional experience, skills, qualifications, role responsibilities, and the role’s geographic location. The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is 19,300,000 - 30,750,000 HUF for the stated work location. This range reflects the expected remuneration for the role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, the position may be eligible to participate in a performance ‑ based variable compensation plan, where applicable, in accordance with established plan rules and local legal requirements. Final compensation will be determined within the stated salary range, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience relative to the role’s requirements and the applicable internal compensation framework. Eligible employees may also be offered the opportunity to participate in PTC’s Employee Share Purchase Programme (ESPP), subject to local eligibility criteria and applicable law. Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you. If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us? We respect the privacy rights of individuals and are committed to handling Personal Information responsibly and in accordance with all applicable privacy and data protection laws. Review our Privacy Policy here ."