Lead Software Systems Engineer - Indianapolis, IN

Allegion • Indianapolis, IN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Software Systems Engineer leads software systems engineering work for one or more complex software products. The role owns requirements management and backlog maintenance throughout the development lifecycle, leads technical reviews, and ensures deliverables are completed on time. It works across Engineering, Product Management, Test, management, and other teams to align delivery with business objectives, anticipate risks, resolve defects, and tailor secure software development practices to project needs.

The engineer contributes beyond code through architecture, features, deployment, system performance, and broader engineering improvements. As a strategic partner to Overtur Product Management, the role balances preparation for upcoming initiatives with attention to active work so delivery teams have what they need. The position also provides technical oversight across the organization, influences teams without direct authority, and helps platforms scale and grow. This role is based in Allegion’s Indianapolis office and follows a hybrid model requiring three onsite days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8–15+ years of experience in software systems, systems engineering, product ownership, or related roles.
• Mastery of systems engineering across the development lifecycle of complex systems, including requirements elicitation and management, backlog ownership, defect triage, technical tradeoffs, cross-functional collaboration, and communicating complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in software architecture, design, development, and testing for hardware-software integrated products.
• Ability to negotiate with and influence other teams without direct authority.
• Ability to review cross-functional deliverables, provide feedback, and understand interdependencies with software systems engineering work.
• Empathy for users and stakeholders to guide product development decisions, including requirements, tradeoffs, designs, and testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate impact and risk.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; the company does not intend to provide employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Skill in multiple technologies, solid domain knowledge, and ability to contribute to architecture, performance, and design tradeoff decisions.
• Experience leading other systems engineers to deliver work on time and at the appropriate level of detail.
• Experience in security, access control, IoT, or connected products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Software Systems Engineering competency for one or more software products.
• Lead requirements management throughout the development lifecycle for one or more complex software systems.
• Own technical reviews and ensure deliverables are completed on time.
• Perform complex analyses and design, test, and debug software with support.
• Maintain a groomed backlog aligned with business priorities and technical requirements, balancing new features, technical debt, and defect resolutions.
• Collaborate with project teams to design and develop solutions aligned with company objectives.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Management, and Test colleagues to keep work aligned.
• Lead defect triage and resolution, including identifying root causes and confirming appropriate fixes.
• Champion the secure software development lifecycle and lead cross-disciplinary adoption of Global Software Solutions secure software development processes.
• Tailor secure software development practices to project needs and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Estimate effort for moderately complex tasks and communicate sources of uncertainty.
• Anticipate, identify, communicate, and mitigate risks across software solutions.
• Contribute to Software Systems Engineering best practices, mentor colleagues, and introduce new approaches and tools.
• Provide technical oversight beyond the typical engineering role.
• Interface with management and maintain partnerships and visibility across the organization.
• Act as a strategic partner to Overtur Product Management, balancing preparation for future initiatives with attention to active initiatives.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance paid for by Allegion.
• Term life insurance, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary wellness program with monetary rewards for completing wellness activities.
• Employee discounts through Perks at Work.
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back.
• CliftonStrengths assessment and coaching opportunities.
• Professional development support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior