Software Engineering Manager

Genus PLC has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead a multi-domain software team building embedded firmware HMI/SCADA systems instrument applications and cloud-connected mobile/web platforms for cutting-edge agricultural equipment. As part of the Biosystems Engineering R&D organization you will drive technical vision team growth and delivery excellence across a full-stack AI-infused product portfolio.

The successful candidate is a forward-thinking strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of real-time systems and modern application development. They rigorously evaluate possibilities make pragmatic tradeoffs and maintain a big-picture perspective while driving innovation. This individual brings strong people leadership takes ownership and is a clear influential communicator who builds effective relationships and partnerships across a dynamic cross-functional multidisciplinary organization. Energized by harnessing AI to accelerate engineering outcomes they proactively identify and pursue opportunities to advance innovation within the R&D pipeline.

This is a hybrid role in the Windsor WI area with a minimum requirement of three (3) days a week on-site.

The salary range for this position is $135000 - $160000 USD. The salary provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

• Represent Software Engineering in cross-functional R&D core teams delivering complete instrument and automation products.
• Lead a software organization spanning embedded firmware HMI/SCADA instrument control applications and mobile/web platforms.
• Define and own the technical roadmap architecture platform strategy AI integration and shared services across domains.
• Partner with senior engineers and product management to translate customer business and regulatory requirements into actionable software backlogs and delivery plans.
• Drive Agile/Scrum execution across multiple workstreams maintaining clear visibility into status quality metrics risks and deployment readiness.
• Provide hands-on technical mentorship: performance management coaching career development code review culture and continuous feedback.
• Champion an AI-augmented engineering practice leveraging LLM-assisted development AI-powered testing automated code review and data-driven optimization where appropriate.
• Own the controlled software deployment lifecycle from lab to production floor including versioned firmware release over-the-air updates and rollback strategies.
• Build and evolve CI/CD pipelines promoting automation quality gates containerized builds and release-driven deployment across embedded and application stacks.
• Lead adoption of strategic technologies modern architectures and best practices to keep the organization competitive.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards regulatory requirements (FDA IEC 62304 ISO GDPR/data privacy) security and safety protocols.
• Uphold Genus core values mission and vision.

Basic Qualifications: (required)

• A University degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a STEM discipline
  • A minimum of 10 years of professional software development experience:
  • A minimum of 3 years leading managing and growing teams of software engineers
• Hands-on experience in at least two of these domains:
  • Embedded systems / firmware / RTOS (C C Rust)
  • HMI / SCADA / industrial automation / PLC integration
  • Web and/or mobile application development (React Angular Flutter etc.)
  • Cloud-connected / IoT instrument applications
  • Instrument control agricultural technology or biomedical device industry
• Agile/Scrum methodology with experience defining Definition of Done and delivery ceremonies
• Proficiency in at least two languages including C/C and a modern language (TypeScript/Python/Go/Java)
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a relevant field
• Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into products or engineering workflows (LLM tooling vision systems predictive analytics edge AI)
• Web framework experience: React Angular Vue or equivalent
• Mobile framework experience: Flutter React Native Swift Kotlin
• SCADA/industrial protocol experience: Modbus OPC UA BACnet MQTT
• Real-time operating systems: FreeRTOS Zephyr Linux kernel development
• OT/IT security practices for embedded and connected devices (IEC 62443)
• CI/CD platforms: GitHub Actions GitLab CI Azure DevOps Jenkins
• Infrastructure as Code and cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP)
• Experience with Jira Confluence and GIT
• Track record of building and scaling DevOps/Platform Engineering practices
• Experience on multi-disciplinary product teams spanning hardware mechanical data science and software

Genusis an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company headquartered in the UK and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics partneringwith farmers to transform how we nourish the world a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

Our vision is clear:Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

ABS Globalis a Genus company and is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics reproductive services technologies and udder care products. Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated research and development function and an international distribution network. We breed and distribute the genes of the worlds best bulls scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring is designed to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the worlds biggest farmers and food producers.

IntelliGen Technologiesis the technology within ABS that develops sexed bovine genetics that helps customers maximize their profitability and reach their end goals in a fast and efficient manner.

US -At Genus we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health dental vision FSA/HSA long and short-term disability 401K tuition reimbursement paid holidays and ETO (earned time off). This position will provide opportunities for growth.

Genus is an equal opportunity accordance with anti-discrimination law it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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