Who is SimSpace:
SimSpace launched in 2015 with a singular purpose – addressing the most urgent and sophisticated cybersecurity challenges to reduce risk for our most vulnerable and valuable infrastructure. The organizations around the world that we depend on every day to keep our loved ones safe and secure. Our healthcare facilities, schools, financial institutions, transit centers, grocery stores, and workplaces just to name a few. To deliver global resiliency, we provide an elite cyber range platform to curate unassailable cyber defenses, data driven decisions, cutting edge training labs, live attack scenarios, and extensive individual and dynamic team readiness training.
SimSpace works as OneTeam to elevate humanity around the world. We are committed to continuously improving and delivering a cultivated member experience whether that is accomplished through focusing on supporting our client’s teams or our own mission driven SimSpacers.
We are an international company headquartered in Boston's Fort Point in the U.S. If you are interested in elevating the technology and creative solutions necessary to secure and safeguard our future while working alongside others who share your passion for purpose and development, we want to meet you!
Why should you choose a career at SimSpace?
We are an organization that is focused on building our culture and mindfully enhancing our atmosphere everyday which is why we have collaborated on an integral value system. Our governing philosophy of being Human Centered is deeply embedded within our value system. We apply this philosophy to every one of our internal team members, external clients, and their customers.
Our core values:
- Serve to Protect – We provide safe space, deliver on the mission, and elevate humanity
- Acquire Understanding – We seek and provide clarity 10x, cultivate comprehension, and believe information goes both all ways
- Operate as Innovators – We stay curious, practice consistency over intensity, and continue to be the change we need in the world
- Teamwork Without Borders – We are never alone, we solve for all, and keep people at the heart of everything we do
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Software Engineering, to lead a newly combined team developing software for the SimSpace platform. The ideal candidate needs to have solid management skills to lead teams to deliver quality software with Agile methods. This person should be devoted to continual improvement and fostering a team culture that values collaboration, inclusion, and creativity.
In this position, you’ll lead your team through complex technical projects and collaborate closely with other teams to build high-quality, scalable software. The focus is on providing oversight, guidance, work plans and engineering know-how for the emulation software stack. Specifically, this position will be tasked with:
- Offensive Cyber Security Attack Emulation engine
- User Emulation engine across Windows and Linux systems
What will you be doing as a Senior Manager, Software Engineering at SimSpace?
- Lead and manage teams tasked with the design, development, and maintenance of our software products.
- Work closely with the product management team to ensure software development projects are aligned with business objectives and timelines.
- Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure the seamless integration of features.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and resource allocations to ensure successful project execution.
- Work with the Quality Assurance team to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products that meet customer needs.
- Mentor and coach team members, promoting their professional growth and development.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in software development and cybersecurity.
- Improve and adapt Agile processes to enhance the team's velocity, quality, and delivery of essential software platform features and functions.
Who you are:
- Experienced software engineering manager with a well-developed background in software development and architecture.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and managing software engineering teams.
- Exemplary technical skills with the ability to understand and solve complex technical problems.
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Enthusiastic about delivering high-quality software products that meet customer needs.
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in software development.
- Comfortable with agile software development methodologies and able to adapt to changing business needs.
- Ability to mentor and coach team members, promoting their professional growth and development.
- Results-driven with a focus on meeting project objectives and timelines.
- Seeking to learn and stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
What are the qualifications to apply? To be successful as a Manager, Software Engineering, you need to be:
- Deep knowledge of software development practices, methodologies, and tools.
- Proven track record of leading and managing software engineering teams to deliver high-quality software products.
- Well-developed communication and leadership skills, with the ability to encourage and inspire team members.
- Experience with agile software development methodologies.
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in software development.
- 8+ years of experience in software development with at least 2+ years in managerial role.
- Proven experience with unit testing, integration testing, and deploying services in Kubernetes or a similar container orchestration platform.
- Demonstrated ability to design, build, and operate large, distributed systems, including experience in requirements gathering and project breakdown and execution.
- Experience developing and operating services at scale.
- Experience developing and deploying cutting-edge solutions for both cloud and on-premises environments
- Bachelor’s in computer science or related field
Our Tech Stack Includes:
Python, Go, Java/Kotlin, Docker, Kubernetes, VMware, Git/GitHub
We’re proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your well-being, growth, and success:
- Compensation. Base salary range: $180,000 – $250,000, reflecting our confidence in your expertise and impact, with the opportunity for annual bonuses tied to company performance and individual contributions.
- Health & Wellness. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus savings plans—coverage starts on day one!
- Mental Health Support. Access to company-paid counseling, coaching, and resources for you and your family through Spring Health.
- Financial Well-Being. Plan for your future with a 401(k)-retirement savings plan featuring a company match.
- Flexible Time Off. Take the time you need with unlimited vacation and dedicated health & wellness days. SimSpace provides flexible solutions to meet the diverse work-life needs of team members.
- Parental Leave. Paid leave plans to support you and your loved ones during life’s most important moments.
- Ownership Opportunities: Equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grants—become an invested stakeholder in our shared success.
- Referral Rewards: Earn $1,500–$3,500 for every qualified hire through our employee referral program.
- Peloton Interactive Wellness Program: Full- and partial- subsidized membership plans and equipment discounts to help you reach your personalized fitness goals.
- Continuous Learning: Access a LinkedIn Learning membership to prioritize your personal and professional development.
- Social Connections: Monthly reimbursements for meaningful connections with teammates through our SocialSpace Community.
- Extra Perks: Legal plan coverage, pet insurance, wellness reimbursements, and more to simplify life’s details.
SimSpace is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
SimSpace does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression and identity, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military/veteran status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups only apply to jobs if they meet all of the qualifications. However, no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. SimSpace encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. We look forward to your application!
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, in accordance with applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact careers@simspace.com.
SimSpace does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
Actual compensation for the position is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to affordability, skills, qualifications and experience, and may vary from the range.