Software Company org chart template

Product, engineering and design squads under a CPO and CTO.

18 cards · 4 layers · 1 open role
Hana SatoCEOLeadershipRobert KleinCTOEngineeringAnna KowalskiEngineering Manager,PaymentsFelix BraunSenior EngineerEngineeringTara SinghEngineerEngineeringJosh MillerEngineerEngineeringPedro SilvaEngineering Manager, GrowthEngineeringYuki TanakaSenior EngineerEngineeringLiam O'BrienEngineerEngineeringNora FischerPlatform LeadEngineeringSite Reliability…Open role · EngineeringJulia MoreauChief Product OfficerProductKevin ZhangProduct Manager, PaymentsProductAmara ObiProduct Manager, GrowthProductElena PetrovaHead of DesignDesignSara LindProduct DesignerDesignMax HoffmanUX ResearcherDesignChris DoyleHead of Customer SuccessCustomers

How a software company is usually structured

Software teams are usually split into engineering (CTO) and product (CPO), with engineers grouped into squads led by engineering managers. This template shows two squads, a platform team and design, with a dotted line from design to the product lead of each squad.

Reporting line vs. working team

Engineers report to an engineering manager for career and hiring, but spend their day in a squad with a product manager. Use dotted lines for the day-to-day relationship.

Keep squads small

Amazon's well-known "two-pizza team" rule of thumb puts a squad at about 6–10 people. Once a manager passes 8–10 reports, split the squad.

Frequently asked questions

How do I edit this software company org chart template?

Press “Edit this template”. It opens in the free drag-and-drop chart maker, where you can rename cards, drag people to new managers, add or delete roles and export PNG, SVG, PDF or CSV.

Can I export it for a presentation?

Yes. Export a 2× PNG for PowerPoint, Keynote or Google Slides, an SVG for print or design tools, or a PDF sized for A4, US Letter or A3.

Reporting line vs. working team?

Engineers report to an engineering manager for career and hiring, but spend their day in a squad with a product manager. Use dotted lines for the day-to-day relationship.