Software Engineering Manager (English/Japanese Bilingual)

Fixstars is a software tech company based in Irvine, CA. We are now expanding and seeking a software engineering manager.

Summary/Objective:

This position envisions software service projects through completion; analyzes, designs and develops software; manages the projects from requirement gathering and analysis through delivery and maintenance while providing strategic management direction. Supervisory Responsibility: This position manages all the employees involved in the assigned projects and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees.

Essential Functions:

• Exercises independent judgement and discretion in overall project management by prioritizing, planning and tracking project progress.
• Identify customer needs and requirements and include into project objectives.
• Designs, develops and tests programs.
• Manages, motivates and evaluates software engineers in a project. Sets goals for individual staff members, recruits, and train members.
• Creates related documents.
• Other duties may be required and assigned.

Must have:

Bachelors in Engineering/Computer Science or related discipline
Proficiency in at least one of C/C++, CUDA, Java, Python or similar programming language
Basic knowledge about computer architecture
Excellent in verbal and written communication skills
Excellent leadership and a great team player
Excellent in project management, risk management, problem-solving, prioritization and resource planning
3-year project management experience
English/Japanese bilingual
English technical writing/reading skill and business conversation skill
At least 8-year software programming experience or;
A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Nice to have:

Deep knowledge about software development processes

Benefits:

The company offers 100% paid premiums for medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and their spouses and dependents
401k plan with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid time off
Education Support

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel:

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $97,000.00 - $146,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Irvine, CA 92618: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• software programming: 8 years (Required)
• Project management: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Japanese (Required)

Work Location: In person