Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager

Frontiers Media · Madrid, Spain (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-11

Workplace: hybrid

Department: Software Engineering

Description

Who we are

At Frontiers, our purpose is simple yet ambitious: to make science open. We believe open science empowers the global scientific community to accelerate discovery and develop the solutions needed for healthy lives on a healthy planet.

We are one of the world’s largest and most influential open-access research publishers. Every article we publish is peer-reviewed and quality-certified, ensuring research is accessible to everyone, everywhere. To date, Frontiers research has been viewed over 4 billion times, demonstrating the real-world impact of science without barriers

Joining Frontiers means being part of a global, mission-driven organisation at the intersection of science, technology, and innovation — working alongside passionate colleagues who care deeply about advancing knowledge for the benefit of society.

To learn more about our impact and culture, please watch this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLJ7ZO3wOW4

About the Role:

Frontiers publishes research that moves science forward, and software engineers build the platforms behind it. We’re hiring an Engineering Manager to lead a team of 3-6 software engineers and turn strategic business goals into software that ships and works.

You’ll split your time between people and business delivery. You won’t just manage tasks. You’ll shape how the team works, grow the people in it, and help decide what gets built and why. You’ll report to the Head of Engineering and work closely with Product Managers, Technology leadership and other departments.

What you'll work with:

• Turn team and portfolio objectives into clear plans, and drive execution.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including resource allocation and task assignment.
• Use your judgment to resolve issues and manage risks, with real autonomy in your decisions.
• Mentor engineers, give honest feedback, set clear expectations and support their growth.
• Keep the team aligned through open discussion and clear communication, inside Engineering and across teams.
• Spot process improvements and apply best practices that raise efficiency and software quality.
• Work with key clients, partners and users to make sure we build the right thing.
• Support line management constructively and help shape strategy and OKRs.

How We’ll Measure Success

• Strategic software initiatives are delivered successfully.
• Team productivity, performance and software quality improve.
• Team members grow professionally.
• Line management gets constructive support from you.

Requirements

Experience and education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years in software engineering teams, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Business and technical depth

• The ability to translate business objectives into technical requirements.
• Deep knowledge of software development practices, system architecture and cloud computing.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and development tools.

Leadership and skills

• Proven experience leading software engineering teams and managing projects.
• Strategic vision to anticipate industry trends and technological advances.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to inspire and motivate teams, and to build a culture of innovation and excellence.

Benefits

• We prioritise office presence and emphasise in-person collaboration, but also offer appropriate adjustments where needed, in line with company policy
• Extra wellbeing days on top of your annual leave allowance
• Up to 3 paid volunteering days each year
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, legal & financial support)
• Learning & development support via the Frontiers Learning Hub
• Competitive local benefits country dependent (e.g. healthcare and pension/retirement provision)

Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.

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