Dev Manager
Noun · Hacker Culture
Definitions
A manager responsible for software developers, often handling delivery planning, people management, hiring, and coordination. In tech culture the term can imply anything from a strong technical manager to a more purely organizational role depending on context.
In plain English: A manager responsible for software developers.
Example: "The dev manager earned trust by being clear about priorities and shielding the team from random executive requests rather than just passing pressure downward."