Manager, Software Engineering
Company websiteinsulet.com (Insulet Corporation, opens in new tab)
Base salary $160,000 to $239,950
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in San Diego, CA +1 more
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- LocationSan Diego, CA +1 more
- WorkplaceHybrid
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (38 min ago) · observed since
All places named
- San Diego, CA
- Acton, MA
About this job
Job Summary
This role leads a software engineering team focused on delivering scalable cloud and data platform solutions. The Manager is responsible for execution, team leadership, operational excellence, and delivery outcomes while partnering with technical leaders to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery. The ideal candidate has experience managing engineering teams, leading end-to-end software development, working with cloud and data technologies such as Kafka and Spark, and driving modern engineering practices in a regulated environment.

As Manager, Software Engineering, you are responsible for delivery execution, team performance, and operational excellence. You will partner closely with Development Leads who drive technical design and architecture, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, at high quality, and at scale. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud, data, and AI-assisted development, with a primary focus on execution, team leadership, and delivery outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end delivery of team commitments across scope, schedule, quality, and production readiness.
- Drive predictable execution through effective sprint planning, backlog management, dependency management, and risk mitigation.
- Lead and manage the engineering team by setting clear expectations, establishing accountability, and building a high-performing culture.
- Use delivery and operational metrics, including predictability, cycle time, defect rates, and system stability, to identify and drive improvements.
- Partner with Enterprise Architecture, Development Leads, and Senior Staff Engineers to align delivery with approved technical designs and architecture.
- Coach engineers in cloud, data, software quality, and AI-assisted development practices.
- Lead adoption of modern engineering and AI-assisted development practices to improve delivery effectiveness and quality.
- Own system stability and incident response, including decisions and actions required to restore service and reduce recurrence.
- Ensure engineering delivery complies with FDA, HIPAA, and internal quality standards.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
- At least 10 years of software engineering experience.
- At least 5 years of experience managing software engineering teams.
- Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end software delivery, including scope, schedule, quality, production readiness, and operational stability.
- Experience with data streaming and data processing workloads using Apache Kafka and Apache Spark, respectively.
- Strong leadership, coaching, stakeholder partnership, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud-native architectures on AWS.
- Experience developing and maintaining production Java applications using technologies such as Spring Boot and Apache Camel.
- Experience with document and relational databases such as MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
- Working knowledge of AI platforms such as AWS Bedrock, agent-based patterns, and AI-assisted software development practices.
- Experience working in a global delivery model spanning the United States and India.
- Experience delivering software in a regulated environment and working with FDA, HIPAA, or internal quality requirements.
Additional Information:


Compensation & Benefits:

For U.S.-based positions only, the annual base salary range for this role is $160,000.00 - $239,950.00

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• And additional employee wellness programs

Application Details:
This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
To apply, please visit the Insulet Careers site and submit your application online.

Actual pay depends on skills, experience, and education.Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet’s flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controller. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non-insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas. For more information, please visit insulet.com and omnipod.com.
We are looking for highly motivated, performance-driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!
At Insulet Corporation all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Source: Insulet Corporation on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($160,000) is above 34% of the 4,310 Software Engineering roles in California listed on this site; 103 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $176,100; the middle half runs from $149,100 to $203,375.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingManager, Software Engineering$160,000 to $239,950
Director, Talent Practices (Hybrid - Acton, MA)$161,800 to $242,650
Director of Managed Care Payer Contracting (Hybrid - Acton, MA)$158,200 to $237,250
Senior Staff Enterprise Program Manager (Hybrid)$161,800 to $242,650
Principal Electrical Engineer (Hybrid - Acton, MA)$162,500 to $243,725
Sr. Manager, Medical Affairs - Evidence Generation and Data Insights$156,100 to $234,100
Group Product Manager, Digital Customer Experience - Acton, MA or San Diego, CA (Hybrid)$166,700 to $250,025
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Manager, Software Engineering (this listing) | $160,000 - $239,950 |
| Director, Talent Practices (Hybrid - Acton, MA) | $161,800 - $242,650 |
| Director of Managed Care Payer Contracting (Hybrid - Acton, MA) | $158,200 - $237,250 |
| Senior Staff Enterprise Program Manager (Hybrid) | $161,800 - $242,650 |
| Principal Electrical Engineer (Hybrid - Acton, MA) | $162,500 - $243,725 |
| Sr. Manager, Medical Affairs - Evidence Generation and Data Insights | $156,100 - $234,100 |
| Group Product Manager, Digital Customer Experience - Acton, MA or San Diego, CA (Hybrid) | $166,700 - $250,025 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-28
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: San Diego, California • Acton, Massachusetts
Compensation & Benefits: For U.S.-based positions only, the annual base salary range for this role is $160,000.00 - $239,950.00 This position may also be eligible for incentive c
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