Software Development Manager

About Us

Bridger Photonics is transforming methane emissions detection for the oil & gas industry. Our Gas Mapping LiDAR pinpoints leaks with precision, delivering actionable data that helps customers reduce emissions, improve safety, and streamline operations.

Our mission: Enable clean, safe, and efficient energy systems through cutting-edge airborne sensing and data science. Join a growing team of engineers, scientists, and innovators committed to impact.

The Role

We’re hiring a Software Development Manager to lead a team building software systems that power our airborne sensor fleet and customer-facing data platforms. You’ll oversee delivery of reliable, scalable code that runs both in the cloud and at the edge—while growing a strong, collaborative engineering culture.

We’re looking for someone with experience in IoT, edge computing, or deploying code to remote devices, who thrives at the intersection of technical depth and team leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a team of software engineers through project planning, execution, and delivery
  

• Drive high standards in code quality, testing, observability, and operational reliability
  

• Coach engineers in technical and professional growth, performance, and ownership
  

• Partner with Product to align roadmap priorities with business and customer needs
  

• Manage sprint execution, technical debt, and cross-functional communication
  

• Support incident response and root cause analysis to continually improve system reliability
  

Success in This Role Looks Like

• On-time delivery of roadmap priorities with minimal defects or rollovers
  

• An engaged, high-performing engineering team with strong retention
  

• Stable, scalable software systems operating in hybrid cloud/edge environments
  

• Clear alignment and communication with product and business stakeholders
  

Required qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with 2+ years managing or leading teams
  

• Strong foundation in systems design, software architecture, and production operations
  

• Proven ability to lead technical teams through successful project execution
  

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Deploying and maintaining code on remote or edge devices
  

• Hybrid cloud/deployed device Kubernetes environments
  

• Proficiency with Python, C#, and C++ in production systems
  

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and system monitoring
  

• Background in IoT, remote sensing, or geospatial data processing
  

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, growth-stage environments
  
  

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time salaried position.
  

• Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and skills.
  

• This role may require travel.
  

• This position is based in Bozeman, MT.

• Participation in on-call incident response rotation expected.
  

• Bridger Photonics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  

• United States Employment Eligibility: Bridger does not offer visa sponsorships. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US.
  

For full consideration, please submit the following: (a) cover letter identifying the position you are applying for and your interest in the job, and (b) resume. Please submit application materials via email with the job title in the subject line to: jobs@bridgerphotonics.com

Benefits

Bridger Photonics, Inc. offers excellent health, dental, and retirement benefits.

A career with Bridger Photonics offers mission-driven work with endless outdoor opportunities in and around beautiful Bozeman, Montana. Our teams work hard to impact the planet positively—now and for generations to come.