Software Engineering Manager - Technical

Position Overview

Software Engineering Manager within PNC’s Lending Technology organization. Based in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX. Working in an in‑office environment with a supportive culture. No visa sponsorship or STEMOPT participation.

Hands‑on technical leader: designing, coding, reviewing, troubleshooting software solutions. Lead the architecture and development of Java‑based microservices using Spring Boot and modern API‑driven patterns. Drive technical standards, best practices, and code quality across the team. Collaborate with architects and platform teams to design scalable, resilient, and secure systems. Participate directly in critical technical discussions, design reviews, and complex problem solving.

Manage and mentor 10–15 software engineers. Support performance, growth, and career development. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Support hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning aligned with technology and business needs. Provide clear direction, coaching, and feedback while empowering engineers to deliver high‑quality solutions.

Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, QA, Dev Ops, and other engineers. Clearly communicate technical designs, risks, and trade‑offs to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Participate actively in sprint planning, estimation, and delivery commitments. Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and guidance. Act as a role model for engineering best practices and professional behavior.

Customer Focused – Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions. Managing Risk – Assess and effectively manage all risks associated with business objectives and activities to support PNC’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework. Inclusive Leadership – Cultivate diverse teams and inclusive workplaces. Live the Values – Role model values with transparency and courage.

Enable Change – Drive change and innovation. Achieve Results – Take personal ownership to deliver results. Empower Others – Trust others in decision making. Develop the Best – Raise the bar with every talent decision.

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities. Roles at this level typically require a university/college degree with 5+ years of industry‑relevant experience and at least 3 years of prior management experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job‑specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

• Application Development
• Business Management
• Customer Solutions
• Design
• Group Problem Solving
• Java Software Development
• Process Improvements
• Release Management
• Software Solutions
• Team Management
• Technical Leadership
• User Experience (UX) Design

• Agile Development
• Application Delivery Process
• Application Development Tools
• Coaching Others
• Design Thinking
• IT Environment
• Software Process Improvement (SPI)
• System Testing

Medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long‑term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; backup child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

• Maternity and/or parental leave
• Up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
• Between 15 and 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
• Years of service – additional vacation days

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or…