Software Development Manager

This role is responsible for directing a team of SW Engineers on the development, maintenance and engineering testing of firmware that is used to run various tape libraries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•Leads team in the effective development of firmware, meeting standards for quality, timeliness, and budget.

•Ensures code quality and customer usability are paramount

•Models and expects timely, professional communication and interaction with other groups for product testing and release.

•Adjusts quickly to new architectures and designs

•Ability to translate concepts and architectural decisions into defined implementation tasks

•Ability to assess new technologies as it relates to potential products

•Able to provide help and clear direction to the team

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

•Manages and organizes projects and team resources efficiently, including meetings, coaching staff, hiring and firing as needed.

•Troubleshoots, acting as second-level support for non-routine issues

•Manages documentation of design and implementation issues

QUALIFICATIONS/PRIOR EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES

•10 years of proven industry experience developing production quality software

•C/C++ expertise

•Clear and concise communication skills

•Experience with either Windows CE or embedded Linux development

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

The following are minimum requirements below which candidates will not be considered.

•Bachelors of Science degree or computer science required

Location: Candidates must reside within commuting distance of our Boulder, CO office. Relocation assistance is not available. Only local candidates will be considered

Candidate AI Usage Policy: AI is a part of our daily work at Spectra, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Compensation: $158-193K/ year. While this salary range is a good faith and reasonable estimate, a candidate’s actual salary will be competitive based on a variety of factors including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Educational reimbursement
• Hybrid work options

Application Window: Applications will be accepted until 10.30.2026

WHY SPECTRA?

Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, Colorado, Spectra is an entrepreneurial, private company with more than 40 years of proven success preserving, protecting and defending the world’s data. Spectra offers a challenging, flexible and creative work environment. Our culture is one that drives personal opportunity and advancement and rewards high performance while maintaining a high-quality work-life balance. We offer a casual, hybrid work environment with ample opportunity to learn and grow within the company. Work out on your own or with our trainer at one of the on-campus gyms; grab lunch or snacks onsite or challenge the CEO to a game of pinball; and grow your career with peers who are second to none.

SPECTRA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Spectra is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we never discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other characteristics protected by applicable law