Embedded Software Engineering Manager (hybrid)

What you will do

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Manager of Embedded Software Engineering to lead a team of 1015 talented engineers within our Fire Detection Business Unit developing state-of-the-art fire detection solutions used worldwide. This role requires a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise and proven experience managing complex software projects across the full technology stackfrom hardware and embedded systems to end-user applications.

The position reports directly to the Sr. Director of Software Engineering and Software Quality Engineering for Fire Solutions and plays a critical role in delivering innovative secure and reliable products that protect lives and property globally. Candidates must be able to work onsite in Westford MA 3 days a week. Candidates must be commuting distance to Westford MA or able to relocate.

How you will do it

• Manage and mentor a team of software engineers specializing in firmware embedded systems and communication technologies using C and C.

• Ensure architectural integrity and technical excellence across the entire stackfrom hardware interfaces to cloud and end-user applications.

• Drive best practices for secure coding and collaborate closely with Global Product Security teams to ensure compliance with security standards.

• Work closely with Product Management Program Management SQA and other engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.

• Coordinate with Hardware Engineering for tight dependencies and integration.

• Partner with Program Management to meet scheduled milestones and deliverables.

• Provide architectural guidance at both macro and micro levels.

• Solve complex technical challenges and guide design decisions.

• Champion and guide the team in Scrum and Agile methodologies to improve efficiency and quality.

• Utilize development tools such as GitHub and the Atlassian suite (Jira Confluence etc.) for effective project execution.

• Collaborate with distributed engineering teams across multiple geographies.

What you will need
Required

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related field.

• 10 years in software engineering with at least 35 years in a leadership role.

• Strong background in firmware and embedded systems development using C/C.

• Proven ability to design and review software architecture across full stack.

• Hands-on experience with GitHub and Atlassian tools.

• Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Experience working with global teams and managing distributed projects.

Preferred

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and certification processes for embedded systems.

• Knowledge of communication protocols IoT technologies and secure software development practices.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Experience with certification authorities and approval processes.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $130000 - $175000 (Salary to be determined by the education experienceknowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with marketdata.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual groupand corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. Theposted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However we recognizethat exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typicalprofile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range weencourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process we may usetechnology assisted tools including artificial intelligence (AI) to help identify and evaluatecandidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details pleasevisit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site athttps:// Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age protected veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process please visit here.