Software Development Manager

Location: Bengaluru, India
Job Type: Full-time

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to lead our dynamic team in designing and developing a state-of-the-art cloud-based SaaS application. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical depth across backend and frontend systems, a proven track record of team leadership, and experience leveraging modern AI capabilities including agentic AI to enhance engineering productivity, system intelligence, and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software developers and QA engineers skilled in Java, Python, React, and Node.js in the development of our SaaS application.
• Manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle including planning, design, development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and operational teams to ensure alignment with business goals, customer needs, and operational requirements.
• Provide strong technical leadership, driving best practices in code quality, testing, scalability, and maintainability.
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted and agentic AI development practices, enabling teams to leverage AI agents for tasks such as code generation, test automation, debugging, and workflow orchestration.
• Identify opportunities to integrate agentic AI capabilities into the product, such as intelligent automation, decision-making workflows, and autonomous system behaviors.
• Establish best practices for the responsible and effective use of AI tools in the software development lifecycle.
• Review and approve development releases and manage the release process.
• Monitor emerging technology trends, particularly in AI/ML and agentic systems, and guide their adoption where appropriate.
• Ensure delivery of scalable, reliable, and high-quality software systems.
• Mentor and support team members through coaching, performance management, and career development.
• Manage day-to-day administrative responsibilities including reporting, hiring, and team performance evaluations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of software development experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role managing technical teams.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Python, with experience in JavaScript frameworks such as React and Node.js.
• Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and SaaS architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code copilots, test generation tools) and familiarity with agentic AI concepts such as autonomous agents, multi-agent systems, or workflow orchestration is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and evaluate new technologies, including AI-driven development practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead projects from concept to deployment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience managing distributed and multi-disciplinary teams.
• GIS experience is a plus.

About Picarro:

We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. Our solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. Our software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California and are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology and are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.

 At Picarro, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, or disability. Posted positions are not open to third-party recruiters/agencies, and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals. 

At Picarro, we strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their abilities, have equal opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact Picarro, Inc. at disabilityassistance@picarro.com for assistance.