Software Engineering Manager

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.  Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.   We’re looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a team working on backend systems built mainly on a Java / Spring / Oracle / PostgreSQL stack. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on running a stable team, delivering reliably.    What You will Do:  Team Management  Manage a team of software engineers (typically 5–10 people)  Handle hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and day-to-day support  Keep the team productive, focused, and unblocked  Support engineers in their technical and career growth  Delivery  Own delivery of features and improvements from planning to release  Work with product and stakeholders to agree on scope and timelines  Track progress, manage risks, and step in when things drift  Technical Oversight  Stay close enough to the code to understand challenges and trade-offs  Review and guide design decisions (mainly within an existing monolithic system)  Ensure code quality, consistency, and maintainability  Help the team make pragmatic decisions (not over-engineering solutions)  Systems & Stack  Backend development in Java (Spring ecosystem)  Databases: Oracle and PostgreSQL  Primarily monolithic applications, with some modularization efforts where needed  Collaboration  Work with QA, product managers, and other teams  Communicate clearly on progress, blockers, and trade-offs  Represent the team in planning and coordination discussions    Requirements:  Solid background in Java backend development (5–10+ years)  Min 2 years of experience leading a team (or strong tech lead ready to step up)  Experience working on monolithic systems and maintaining existing production codebases  Good understanding of Spring, relational databases, and backend architecture  Comfortable balancing hands-on technical work with people management    Nice to Have:  Experience with both Oracle and PostgreSQL  Familiarity with legacy systems and gradual modernization  Experience improving development processes in a pragmatic way    PTC determines compensation using objective and gender‑neutral criteria, including relevant professional experience, skills, qualifications, role responsibilities, and the role’s geographic location.  The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is  19,300,000   - 30,750,000HUF for the stated work location. This range reflects the expected remuneration for the role at the time of posting.   In addition to base salary, the position may be eligible to participate in a performance‑based variable compensation plan, where applicable, in accordance with established plan rules and local legal requirements.  Final compensation will be determined within the stated salary range, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience relative to the role’s requirements and the applicable internal compensation framework.  Eligible employees may also be offered the opportunity to participate in PTC’s Employee Share Purchase Programme (ESPP), subject to local eligibility criteria and applicable law.            Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you.  If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us? We respect the privacy rights of individuals and are committed to handling Personal Information responsibly and in accordance with all applicable privacy and data protection laws. Review our Privacy Policy here."