Software Engineering Manager

Pepsico is hiring for Software Engineering Manager

Company Overview

PepsiCo is a global leader in the food and beverage industry, generating over $79 billion in net revenue annually. With a diverse portfolio of beloved brands, 22 of which each generate over $1 billion in annual retail sales, PepsiCo’s products are sold in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The company employs over 250,000 individuals and is committed to ethical and responsible business practices. Sustainability and innovation are key components of PepsiCo’s strategy to deliver top-tier financial performance while positively impacting society and the environment.

Digital Products and Applications at PepsiCo

PepsiCo’s Digital Products & Applications team is crucial to the company’s evolution towards being faster, stronger, and better. The team designs and develops digital solutions to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver high ROI across the value chain. These user-centric digital products leverage advanced technologies, analytics algorithms, and the latest user research.

Position: Manager of Software Engineering

The Manager of Software Engineering plays a pivotal role in PepsiCo’s software development activities and strategic transformation initiatives. This leader will oversee end-to-end software development, deliver high-quality software solutions, and ensure value generation through cost savings or incremental benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to build and support digital products and applications across strategic priorities.
• Partner with teams including User Experience, Product Management, IT, Data & Analytics, and Process Engineering to deliver the digital products portfolio.
• Develop and execute software development strategies based on industry standards.
• Create and manage the roadmap for digital product implementation.
• Build, manage, and mentor a high-performance engineering team.
• Drive consensus for solutions across internal teams.
• Expand DPA capabilities through AI-driven and personalized digital solutions.
• Manage delivery impediments, risks, and changes tied to engineering initiatives.
• Interact with business partners to recommend strategic solutions.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $125,000 - $217,500 (dependent on location, skills, experience, and education).
• Performance Bonus: Target payout of 12% of annual salary.
• Paid Time Off: Includes parental leave, vacation, sick leave, and bereavement.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life Insurance and Group Legal Insurance
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant software development and engineering management experience.
• 4+ years of experience in CRM solutions, preferably in the Salesforce ecosystem.
• 4+ years of mobile development experience (iOS, Java, Python, Objective-C expertise).
• Preferred experience in React Native framework for mobile development.
• 6+ years of database experience (RDBMS and NoSQL).
• 4+ years managing diverse development teams.
• Strong knowledge of Agile project management, Kanban, and CI/CD processes.
• Experience with multi-tier and service-oriented architecture design.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, particularly Azure.
• Experience with mission-critical, 24x7 systems and SaaS solutions.

Desired Qualities

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor software engineering teams in Agile environments.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive in identifying and solving future gaps in solutions.
• Capable of managing multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Strong collaborative skills with cross-functional teams.
• Passion for engineering excellence and innovation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making abilities.
• Curious and eager to learn new technologies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.