Software Engineering Manager

About us

HMH is a leading provider of drilling solutions, offering a wide range of products and services that are designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry. Apart from our expertise in land and offshore operations, we are continuously expanding our knowledge within subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, as well as offshore wind industries. With offices in 16 countries across five continents, HMH maintains a strong global presence.

HMH is a frontrunner in developing and providing automation and digital solutions for our drilling customers to support their endeavor to improve efficiency and environmental footprint. Equipped with its brilliant team of engineers, HMH is committed to actively exploring opportunities in other industries. For us, this means new opportunities and challenges that we need creativity and great minds to solve in our efforts to innovate our future.

Do you want to join our team?

At HMH we value our employees. We offer exciting job opportunities that will give you the opportunity to grow in your role and give you the professional development you deserve. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, you will join a casual and inclusive work environment. Our environment is based on respect and having a good day at work, so you can expect to join a knowledgeable, global team who help each other to succeed.

Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Software Manager to lead a team of software engineers in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a passion for mentoring and growing engineering talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications and systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Ensure software development best practices are followed, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational issues, and drive process improvements.
• Support career development of team members through coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to guide strategic technical decisions.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of software engineering principles, design patterns, and development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.).
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment on short- and long-term projects.
• Excellent communication skills in Portuguese and English (Advanced).
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to sell the Architecture to key Stake Holders.
• Good presentation skills.
• Product knowledge of Oil and Gas Rigs Onshore and Offshore.
• Cyber security framework knowledge.
• Ability to recommend improvements / resolutions to improve customer satisfaction and product functionality.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Minimum of 10 years engineering experience.

Prior oilfield experience in Drilling or Subsea Systems.

5+ years proven experience in software development and team leadership.

Location: Macaé or Rio de Janeiro, Brazil