Cogent Communications · 4 hours ago
Manager, Software Engineering – Washington DC
Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expCogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP specializing in high-speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. They are seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to lead and mentor a development team, oversee the software development lifecycle, and facilitate communication between the team and stakeholders.
InternetService IndustryTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers, including hiring, training, and performance management
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture within the team
Encourage continuous learning and professional growth
Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from planning to deployment, ensuring project timelines and expectations are met
Collaborate with product management, quality assurance, and other stakeholders to define software requirements and deliver solutions
Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Provide technical direction, ensuring the team follows best practices for software design, development, testing, and deployment
Evaluate and implement software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance productivity and quality
Continuously improve software development processes, tools, and workflows to optimize efficiency and quality
Lead efforts to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency
Facilitate regular communication with stakeholders to provide updates on progress, challenges, and risks
Drive a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability within the team
Qualification
Required
10+ years solid hands-on software development in a variety of languages and frameworks with 2+ years leading, mentoring, and inspiring software development teams
5+ years collaborating with department heads and end-users to identify requirements in order to produce specifications
Deep knowledge of relational databases, from advanced SQL queries to data modelling
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to summarize technical concepts in plain English
Creative problem-solving skills and a nose for troubleshooting
Ability to learn and evaluate new technologies for possible use by the team
Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation
Outstanding customer service and time management skills
Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) plan with employer match
Stock options
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Cogent Communications
Cogent is one of the world's largest Internet Service Providers, delivering high quality Internet, Ethernet and Colocation services to more than 138,025 Enterprise and NetCentric customer connections.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$393.4MKey Investors
Oak Investment Partners
2025-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $174.4M
2006-03-06IPO
2003-06-19Post Ipo Equity· $41M
Leadership Team
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Carmen Facciobene
Vice President - Strategic Accounts
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