Manager, Software Engineering
At Jamf, we believe in an open, flexible culture based on respect and trust. Our track record and thriving work environment all stem from the freedom we grant ourselves to get the job done right. We take pride in helping tens of thousands of customers around the globe succeed with Apple.
The secret to our success lies in our connectivity, while operating with a high degree of flexibility. Work-life balance remains our priority while feeling connected is important to maintain our strong culture, achieve our goals, and thrive as #OneJamf.
This role is offered as a hybrid in Brno, Czechia. We are only able to accept applications for those based in Czechia or who have sponsorship to live and work in Czechia. #LI-Hybrid
What you’ll do at Jamf:
At Jamf, we empower people to be their best selves and do their best work.
The Caribou team sits at the heart of Jamf's Identity domain, owning Jamf Connect Basic - a product used by over 2 million active users across iOS and macOS. The team builds native Apple platform software in Swift, integrating with third-party Identity Providers and products across the Jamf ecosystem, including Jamf Pro, Jamf Now, Jamf Connect ZTNA, and Self Service+. As Jamf executes on its zero-trust vision - where only enrolled, managed, and compliant devices access business-critical resources- Identity becomes one of the most strategically important domains in the company.
This Manager role is a chance to lead a technically strong team at exactly the moment it begins a meaningful transition: from a product-focused team delivering a single product to
a platform team powering all client-side identity functionality across Jamf.
What you can expect to do in this role:
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
- Leads the software development efforts of the team and utilizes expertise on techniques, tools, languages, and practices to guide and mentor.
- Guides and mentor teams in solving the problems of building enterprise software.
- Prioritizes, monitors, and manages results through planning, attention to detail, and decision making.
- Identifies and proactively manages and mitigates project obstacles and risks.
- Reviews and revises project work plans as needed to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Reviews and analyzes existing workflows and practices for effectiveness and efficiency.
- Provides technical leadership of Jamf development projects.
- Researches, understands and applies the best technical solutions for Jamf code base.
- Ensures the overall code quality of the Jamf code base.
- Mentors Software Engineers on the Jamf code base and appropriate technical solutions for features, coding techniques, and tools
- Ensures consistent and effective application of Lean principles and Agile development practices.
- Performs key people management responsibilities including hiring, on boarding, developing, and supervising team along with conducting performance appraisals and coaching for performance and career growth.
- Ensures the teams they interact with understand Jamf values, mission, goals and engineering priorities and can make the connection between the work they are doing and the greater organization.
- Actively collaborates with the engineering leadership team to solve problems and improve the function of the engineering organization.
What we are looking for:
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Enterprise Software development roles, demonstrating progressive knowledge and growth in responsibilities
- Development experience must include tools such as Java/ Objective-C / Python/ macOS/iOS, or Swift development.
- Minimum of 2 years in a management or supervisory role
- General Experience Experience with Mac OS X and iOS platforms is welcomed
- Atlassian Tools (Jira, confluence, bamboo, etc.)
- Agile practitioner experienced in Scrum or Kanban
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
Why Jamf?
- Named a 2025 Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News
- Named one of Forbes Most Trusted Companies in 2024
- Named a 2023 Best Workplaces for Women™ by Great Place to Work®and Fortune Magazine
- You will have the opportunity to make a real and meaningful impact for more than 70,000 global customers with the best Apple device management solution in the world.
- We constantly push the boundaries of technology, our developers support new innovations and OS releases the moment they are made available by Apple.
- Several Jamf engineers are named in patents and with team names like CatDog, ThunderSnow and Dalek you can expect to have some fun while building cutting-edge software.
- You will have the opportunity to work with a small and empowered team where the culture is based on trust, ownership, and respect.
- We offer a clear career path that enables you to grow under supportive leadership and management
- Visit our Jamf Engineering blog to learn more about the innovative projects our team is working on and what we learn from each challenge we solve. A blog written by engineers, for engineers at https://engineering.jamf.com
What it means to be a Jamf?
We are a team of free-thinkers, can-doers, and problem-crushers. We value humility and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. Our culture flows from a spirit of selflessness and relentless self-improvement - driving both personal growth and collective progress throughout our company. We unite around common goals while respecting personal approaches, believing that fulfilled individuals create a thriving, vibrant workplace.
Our aim is simple: hire exceptionally good people who are incredibly good at what they do and let them do it. We provide the support and resources to let everyone be their authentic, best selves at work, at rest, and at play. We are committed to supporting the continual improvement of Apple in the workplace, the organizations that rely on them and the people who keep it all running smoothly.
Above it all, waves our banner of #OneJamf – and the knowledge that when we stand together, we accomplish so much more than we could alone. We seek individuals who share this unwavering journey toward growth to join us in our quest for constant improvement.
What does Jamf do?Jamf extends the legendary Apple experience people enjoy in their personal lives to the workplace. We believe the experience of using a device at work or school should feel the same, and be as secure as, using a personal device. With Jamf, customers are able to confidently automate Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple TV deployment, management, and security – anytime, anywhere – to protect the data and applications used by employees in the workplace, students learning in the classroom, and streamline communications in healthcare between patients and providers. More than 2,500 Jamf strong worldwide, we are free-thinkers, can-doers, and problems crushers who are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each and every day.
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Jamf is committed to creating an inclusive & supportive work environment for all candidates and employees. Candidates with disabilities or religious beliefs are encouraged to reach out if they need additional support or alternative options to our recruiting processes to accommodate their disability or religious belief. If you need an accommodation, please contact your Recruiter or Recruiting Coordinator directly. Requests for accommodation will be handled confidentially by Recruiting and will not be shared with the hiring manager. Jamf is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals who request reasonable accommodation for disability or religious beliefs. To request accommodations please email us at recruiting@jamf.com