Software Development Manager

Mantis Innovation provides managed facility services and turnkey program management with technology-enabled solutions that target the entire building footprint. We look at the entire facility—inside and out—and can impact 70% of what a building operator allocates critical budget dollars toward, including: Strategic electricity and natural gas procurement, renewable energy, and demand response; climate impact reduction and reporting, net zero strategies, and sustainability planning; roofing, solar, HVAC assessment management, pavement, building envelope, data center optimization, and EV charging; lighting/LED retrofits, HVAC/mechanical systems, and BMS/BAS improvements and implementation.

About the Role:

We are seeking a strategic and technically proficient Software Development Manager to lead our engineering team in Houston. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of technology and business, and who can guide teams through the full software development lifecycle—including AI-driven initiatives—while interfacing directly with executive stakeholders.

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers working across Ruby on Rails, React, and PostgreSQL stacks.
• Proactively communicate team progress and technical details to executive leadership, translating team-level activities into strategic updates for senior stakeholders. 
• Act as a product owner for two software product lines: triage, adjudicate, and prioritize incoming business requests, break down problems, and funnel work to the team effectively. 
• Architect scalable, forward-looking solutions that address current and future business needs.
• Drive the implementation of AI-enhanced SDLC practices, ensuring intelligent and efficient development workflows.
• Interface regularly with executive leadership to align technical strategy with business objectives.
• Oversee technology demand governance, ensuring prioritization and resource alignment across initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business needs into actionable development plans.
• Oversee project planning, sprint execution, code reviews, and deployment strategies.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture.
• Ensure software quality, security, and maintainability across all projects.

• Proven experience managing software development teams.
• Strong proficiency in: Ruby on Rails, React, PostgreSQL, AI SDLC implementation (e.g., using AI tools for Code generation, testing, or optimization.

• Experience in energy procurement, energy efficiency, or facility asset management.
• Experience in enterprise-scale systems or SaaS platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Background in data-driven product development or AI/ML integration.
• Skilled in working with Mapbox and Swift (iOS) platforms.

• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Skilled in conflict resolution, team motivation, and cross-functional collaboration. 
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with executives and translating strategic goals into technical execution. 
• Deep technical expertise and credibility to earn the respect of the development team. Must be able to “talk the talk and walk the walk”—not just manage but understand and guide technical execution. 

• Work with cutting-edge technologies and shape the future of intelligent software development.
• Collaborate with passionate professionals in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

What else can we offer you?

We offer a fantastic lineup of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401k Matching, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, and a flexible hybrid work schedule (for office-based employees). Working at Mantis also brings tremendous professional development opportunities that allow you to make a real impact on both the company and your career!

Not sure you meet every single requirement?

Studies show that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Mantis, we’re committed to building an inclusive and equitable team—so if this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you, even if your experience doesn’t match every single qualification.

Mantis Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $180,000 - $200,000