Manager Software

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Where is the work:

Whats in it for you:
The Manager Embedded Controls Software Development leads a team responsible for the architecture design development integration and support of embedded controls software for product and platform applications. This role provides both technical and people leadership ensuring delivery of reliable scalable and high-quality software solutions that support product performance connectivity and customer value

This leader partners closely with cross-functional teams across systems Application firmware test quality product management and program management to drive execution from concept through launch and ongoing support. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in embedded systems hands-on software development in C/C and Rust and experience with embedded communication protocols.

What you will do:

• Lead coach and develop a team of software engineers focused on embedded controls development.
• Drive planning prioritization and execution of software deliverables across multiple projects and product initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership in software architecture design coding debugging integration and validation activities.
• Guide design reviews code reviews and technical decision-making to ensure robust and maintainable solutions.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering and business teams to align technical execution with product requirements quality expectations cost targets and project timelines.
• Support definition of project scope schedules resource needs and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive issue resolution through structured problem-solving root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Promote best practices in software development coding standards documentation version control and defect management.
• Support continuous improvement in development processes software quality team effectiveness and delivery performance.
• Build organizational capability through performance management coaching feedback and development planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable development processes quality requirements cybersecurity expectations and regulatory standards.

What you will bring:

• Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science Software Engineering or a related technical field.
  • 15 years of experience in embedded software or controls software development.
  • Strong programming experience in C/C and Rust.
  • Experience with embedded systems development troubleshooting and debugging.
  • Experience with embedded communication protocols such as CAN UART SPI I2C Modbus BACnet or similar.
  • Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams major technical workstreams or complex software projects.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and influence technical direction.

• Preferred Qualifications

  • Direct people leadership or engineering management experience.
  • Experience in HVAC controls building automation industrial automation or related embedded product environments.
  • Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and microcontroller-based software development.
  • Experience with software architecture control algorithm implementation and hardware/software integration.
  • Knowledge of unit testing integration testing and system validation practices.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies continuous integration and modern software development tools.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements for connected embedded devices.
  • Masters degree in a related technical or business discipline.

• Leadership Expectations

  • Create an inclusive accountable and high-performing team environment.
  • Build strong partnerships across engineering and business functions.
  • Balance technical excellence with execution discipline and business priorities.
  • Develop talent through coaching feedback and growth opportunities.
  • Foster a culture of ownership collaboration innovation and continuous improvement.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin pregnancy age marital status disability status as a protected veteran or any legally protected status.