Manager, Software Development (Job Req #2025-153)
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value position due to leadership opportunities and involvement in innovative projects.
- Lead a highly skilled development team
- Innovative projects in cloud-native technologies
- Strong growth opportunities within the organization
Pros
- Opportunity to lead a talented development team
- Work on groundbreaking cloud-based video processing solutions
- Robust support for professional development and growth
Cons
- Managing dual responsibilities may lead to high demands
- Requires extensive technical and managerial experience
- Performance metrics may increase stress levels
Who it's for
Senior / Team Lead • Onsite with flexibility
Good fit
- Experienced technical managers
- Leaders passionate about cloud technology
- Individuals who enjoy mentoring others
Not recommended for
- Unsuitable for new graduates without management experience
- Those reluctant to take on leadership responsibilities
- Candidates not interested in cloud technologies
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Job Overview:
Join Ross’ groundbreaking Virtual Switchers team and help redefine the future of real-time video processing! Our cutting-edge cloud-based technologies are transforming the way live video productions are created, driving innovation in broadcast, sports, and entertainment.
As the Manager, you will take on a dual role, balancing technical leadership with team management. You’ll lead and inspire a team of talented developers, ensuring smooth collaboration and alignment with the company’s vision. While keeping your technical skills sharp, you’ll also foster an environment where the team can thrive and deliver high- performance, low-latency, and scalable cloud-native video processing solutions.
If you’re passionate about mentoring and leading teams while staying deeply involved in technical problem-solving and software development, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on some of the most innovative live productions worldwide.
Who you report to: Senior Manager, Technical Product Management (TPM) - Virtualized Switchers
What we offer
Ross offers competitive salaries and comprehensive health plans, as well as several perks to help you perform at your best.
Some of these perks include flexible hours, generous paid time off, fitness/wellness allowance, employee share ownership program, development support and a ton of fun social activities and events! Best of all, you will be part of the Ross Video family, and we’ve got a pretty energizing environment here.
What the job is all about:
- Lead and manage a team of developers, ensuring alignment with project goals and deadlines.
- Collaborate with the Senior Cloud Architect to ensure technical excellence in the architecture and design of real-time cloud-based video processing applications.
- Provide hands-on technical guidance and contribute to design, implementation, and code reviews.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Mentor and support team members in their professional growth and development.
- Take ownership of team deliverables, ensuring high-quality, robust, and maintainable solutions.
- Identify and resolve bottlenecks in the development process, driving efficiency and scalability.
- Actively participate in the hiring process, identifying and onboarding top technical talent.
- Advocate for and implement best practices in DevOps, cloud-native development, and Agile methodologies.
Who you are:
- Strong technical background with hands-on experience in developing and deploying cloud-native applications (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Proven ability to manage and mentor developers, fostering a high-performing and motivated team.
- Solid understanding of real-time video processing and related technologies.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, C++).
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of cloud architecture principles, microservices, and distributed systems.
- Familiarity with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make technical and managerial decisions effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience with live video production environments.
- Familiarity with cloud-native tools like Prometheus, Argo, Istio, or Helm.
- A strong advocate for DevOps practices and cultural principles.
- Knowledge of video codecs, streaming protocols, and low-latency systems.
- Previous experience working in an Agile environment or managing cross-functional teams.
