About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and Tropicana. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs more than 300,000 people globally and generates annual revenues exceeding $90 billion. The company is at the forefront of digital transformation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance its value chain from supply chain optimization to personalized consumer experiences. PepsiCo's Strategy & Transformation (S&T) organization is central to this evolution, driving scalable software solutions that deliver measurable business value through cost savings and innovation.

Role Overview

The Senior Manager of Software Engineering at PepsiCo in Plano, Texas, is a strategic leadership position within the S&T organization. This role is pivotal in orchestrating end-to-end software development, ensuring high-quality deliverables via DevOps processes, and providing technical oversight to engineering teams. Reporting into the heart of PepsiCo's digital initiatives, you will champion the development of fault-tolerant, high-scale systems that power enterprise products and tech strategy. With a focus on mobile development, AI integration, and cloud-native architectures, this leader collaborates across UX, product management, IT, data analytics, and process engineering to prioritize and deliver solutions aligned with core business priorities. If you thrive in leading distributed, high-performance teams and have a passion for customer-obsessed digital platforms, this role offers unparalleled impact at a Fortune 50 powerhouse.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will shape the future of PepsiCo's software engineering landscape:

• Create and communicate a compelling vision for Tech Strategy and Enterprise Products, guiding a team of engineers to build and support initiatives across S&T priorities.
• Foster partnerships with User Experience, Product Management, IT, Data & Analytics, Emerging Tech, Innovation, and Process Engineering teams to deliver a robust Digital Products portfolio.
• Develop comprehensive software development strategies using industry standards, including detailed roadmaps and implementation timelines based on business needs.
• Lead multi-disciplinary, high-performance teams distributed across remote locations, focusing on building, managing, developing, and mentoring top engineering talent.
• Engage with company executives to lead narratives around software engineering excellence and expand capabilities through data-driven, AI-powered platforms for automated, personalized experiences.
• Proactively manage and escalate delivery impediments, risks, issues, and changes related to engineering initiatives, ensuring stakeholder alignment.

Technical Leadership Focus

Expect to architect solutions for mission-critical, 24x7 systems with high throughput, integrating AI tools like OpenAI GPT models and Anthropic for copilots, chatbots, and content generation.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this high-impact role, candidates must demonstrate:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (required).
• Minimum 10 years of relevant software development and engineering management experience.
• 10+ years architecting fault-tolerant, high-scale distributed systems.
• 8+ years in mobile development, including at least 4 years in leadership roles, with strong expertise in React Native, native iOS, and Android.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum environments, shipping high-quality apps at scale.
• Deep knowledge of mobile architecture, performance tuning, security, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
• Familiarity with AI platforms (OpenAI GPT-3/4, Assistants API, Anthropic), prompt engineering, and integration for AI-driven features.
• Working knowledge of languages like Ruby, Python, Perl, beyond C#, Java, C/C++; experience with Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Salesforce CG cloud preferred.
• Full stack engineering background, excellent communication, and leadership to align tech with business goals.

Preferred: Strong organization, cross-functional collaboration, and passion for engineering excellence.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers a premium compensation package tailored to top talent:

• Expected salary range: $118,700 - $198,800 USD, adjusted for location, skills, experience, and education.
• 15% target performance bonus, paid annually based on eligibility.
• Generous paid time off, including parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), accident, group legal, and life insurance.
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan to secure your financial future.

Career Growth

At PepsiCo, career progression is driven by performance and impact. This Senior Manager role positions you for advancement into VP-level engineering leadership or broader S&T executive positions. With access to global projects, executive mentorship, and continuous learning via PepsiCo University, you'll develop in agile methodologies, AI innovation, and enterprise-scale tech. PepsiCo's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fosters inclusive growth opportunities across its vast network.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo to lead transformative software engineering at a company redefining the food and beverage industry through digital innovation. Work on high-stakes projects integrating AI, cloud, and mobile tech to deliver real-world value— from personalized consumer apps to optimized supply chains. Enjoy Plano, Texas's vibrant tech hub with proximity to Dallas-Fort Worth's amenities, competitive pay, and a collaborative culture. PepsiCo values work-life balance, innovation, and excellence, making it the ideal place for engineering leaders to thrive.

Role FAQs

What is the experience level required?

10+ years in software development/management, with 8+ in mobile and 4+ in leadership.

Is remote work possible?

The role is based in Plano, TX, but involves leading distributed remote teams.

What tech stack is prioritized?

React Native, iOS/Android native, AI (OpenAI/Anthropic), cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), full stack.

How is salary determined?

Based on location, skills, experience, and education; recruiter provides specifics.

What benefits stand out?

15% bonus, full health coverage, PTO, retirement plan, and family support programs.