Manager - Software

About the role

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

Bachelor’s 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.
• Master’s 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.