Embedded Software Engineering Manager (hybrid)
About The Position
Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Manager of Embedded Software Engineering to lead a team of 10–15 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 stack—from 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years in software engineering with at least 3–5 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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 stack—from 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.
Benefits
- This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance.
- This position includes a competitive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
