Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

This role is based at one of our corporate offices in Memphis, TN, McLean, VA or Dallas, TX

This is your chance to be a part of an in-house Technology team that's creating consumer-facing, modern technologies improving the hospitality industry around the world! As a Manager Software Engineering, you will bring your technical skills to a hospitality company with an award-winning culture. On the Software Engineering – Portfolio Management team, reporting to the Director Portfolio Management, you will support projects including working with hotel teams, corporate finance, and internal partners. Your responsibilities include defining and delivering technology applications that support financial applications.

What you'll do during a typical day:

• Support Hilton's custom-built financial application and overall software strategy, ensuring enhancements align with priorities and meet defined acceptance criteria.
• Design and deliver high-quality technical solutions using established methodologies, minimizing rework and meeting business and end-user needs.
• Serve as an escalation point for critical priorities, driving issue resolution and coordinating across engineering teams and external partners.
• Define and manage requirements, use cases, and user stories, supporting Agile delivery through Confluence and Jira.

How you'll collaborate with others:

• Partner across Financial/PMS vendors, technology workstreams, and finance stakeholders to deliver solutions aligned with agreed standards and expectations.
• Guide internal and external partners, identify risks early, manage expectations, and drive mitigation plans to support successful delivery outcomes.
• Track and communicate progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders and leadership while collaborating in Agile with Engineering to deliver features and validate junior developer code against requirements.

Projects you'll take ownership of:

• Build and deliver special projects with care for priorities, combining software engineering leadership with collaboration across business and technical teams.
• Mobilize Hilton Technology teams and external partners to quickly address issues and deliver enhancements for projects.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

You have these minimum qualifications:

• Five (5) years of professional work experience in Technology or a related field
• Three (3) years of experience in software/platform design, implementation, and IT project management.
• Two (2) years of experience with ASP/VB.net, Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, Python, PowerShell, and SSRS, including writing and debugging complex SQL (functions, stored procedures, and views).
• Hands-on knowledge of modern development practices (Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, cloud architecture, APIs), with the ability to review designs, guide technical decisions, and remove delivery blockers.
• Experience partnering with Product, Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, and external partners to translate priorities into executable engineering roadmaps.
• This is a hybrid role and would require to be near one of our three US office locations (Memphis, McLean, Dallas)
• Travel up to 5%

It would be useful if you have:

• Bachelor's Degree, or Associate's Degree plus 6+ years of Technology related experience, or High School Degree/GED plus 12+ years of Technology related experience.
• Seven (7) + years of professional work experience in Technology or a related field.
• Kafka, JQuery, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Jira Project management, Confluence, Bitbucket, GIT, Jenkins, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel (can perform complex functions), Word, Sharepoint and Teams.

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan. The pay range for this role is $100,000 – $145,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical. Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.