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Would you like to be instrumental in enabling the next generation of semi-conductors? We’re looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager C#  to lead our talented engineering team as we scale our cutting-edge metrology products. This is a pivotal role where you’ll combine hands-on technical leadership with people management, shaping the software strategy and driving delivery across a growing cross-functional organisation. If you thrive at the intersection of deep C# expertise, collaborative engineering culture, and real-world impact, this one’s for you. Reward and Benefits :  £70,000 - £90,000 (depending on experience)  25 days annual leave, death in service and private health care benefits, personal pension contributions of 4% with salary sacrifice and a generous EMI Share scheme Based in Abingdon, Oxford, UK, we are a high calibre team of 100 plus people and we are growing fast. We are backed by global financial and industry investors including Applied Ventures , the strategic venture arm of the industry leading equipment company. About the role:   A typical day for a Software Engineering Manager C#  could look like this: Leading sprint planning, estimation, and tracking for the C# team, keeping delivery realistic, visible, and aligned to the customer release process Coaching and developing team members: running 1:1s, appraisals, and supporting career growth in an inclusive environment Collaborating with architects, LabVIEW, Data Analysis, and Systems teams to manage cross-functional dependencies and unblock delivery Engaging stakeholders across programme and applications teams, communicating delivery status clearly and supporting customer-facing readiness decisions Reviewing code and reinforcing design patterns, MVVM architecture, and C# .NET best practice to keep quality high as the team scales Contributing hands-on technically when capacity allows, staying close to the codebase and influencing architectural decisions Who we are looking for: To succeed as a Software Engineering Manager C# , we do need you to bring: A minimum of 5 years’ hands-on C# software development industry experience People management or team leadership,  including appraisals, career development, and recruitment Strong C# .NET architecture knowledge, including design patterns, MVVM, and threading models UI development with WPF or equivalent technologies Owning and communicating phased delivery plans: milestones, assumptions, dependencies, and confidence levels Agile or lean delivery in a multi-disciplinary sprint-based environment Communicating complex technical concepts clearly to both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders Working with requirement traceability, design reviews, and Jira (or equivalent) from concept through to delivery   Nice to have: Managing software delivery in a cross-functional environment with hardware dependencies LabVIEW integration or data streaming interfaces between LabVIEW and C# teams Low-level communication protocols such as TCP sockets Additional programming languages such as Python Systems engineering understanding — able to engage with architects on interface definitions and safety requirements Working with external partners as part of overall software delivery Programme-level planning tools, project management, or Jira administration Regulated or precision instrumentation environment background   We look for the five Cs from our colleagues: Customer Focused – Staying close to customer needs and consistently delivering value that builds trust. Caring – Creating a supportive environment where people look out for each other and can thrive. Collaborative – Sharing ideas openly, communicating clearly, and working together to solve problems. Commitment – Taking ownership, following through on promises, and acting with inte