Software Engineering Manager

Emerson • Austin, TX

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

Software Engineering Manager – R&D
We are hiring for this on-site position in our Austin, Texas office. It will be 4 days on-site and 1 day remote.

Lead a team shaping software delivery and licensing capabilities. In this role, you’ll manage a skilled group of software developers responsible for building software products that enable NI software distribution, and for licensing and entitlement management. Your leadership will guide the team in delivering reliable solutions, driving technical direction, and ensuring projects meet business objectives, while fostering collaboration and growth.

Requirements

• BS degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
• 4+ years of software development experience
• 1+ years of experience in management or technical leadership
• Demonstrated understanding with the following technologies and concepts: C++/C# (.net framework, .net core) Object Oriented Programming Design Principles Software Architecture. Agile project management
• Experience in leading the team to deliver project specs and deadlines.
• Clear and effective communication. Excels at conveying and communicating messages at the appropriate level of detail within a team/function/department.
• Strong sense of ownership.
• Effective in collaborating beyond department boundaries and across multiple time zones.
• Experience in people management and relevant operational tasks, such as setting goals, effective in coaching/growing team members, fostering a conducive work environment, conducting job interviews, etc.
• Strong technical skills to understand products, make decisions, and unblock the team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Linux development is a plus.
• Knowledge of NI software and hardware platforms
• Experience in software licensing and entitlement management
• Experience in software delivery technologies such as software download managers and app stores
• You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative solutions.
• You anticipate problems and think through multiple perspectives.
• You are passionate about coaching people and helping them grow and succeed.
• You communicate clearly. You write well and speak eloquently.
• You are motivated and driven. You volunteer for new challenges without waiting to be asked. You are going to take ownership of the time you spend with us and truly make a difference. You thrive in an agile environment by accepting and adopting continuous delivery standard methodologies.
• Positive attitude and strong collaborative spirit—easy to work with and passionate about getting things done with available resources.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with leadership and global teams.
• Passion for continuous improvement and contributing to process effectiveness and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop a team of 5 to 7 software engineers (entry level to principal).
• Deliver business results by: Driving new feature development. Defining strategic software direction. Executing project management processes.
• Oversee continuous delivery and project schedules through ownership and delegation.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure customer success.
• Partner with technical leaders, managers, and product managers on software and hardware strategy.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including upper management.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies.
• Maintain product health, prioritize bugs, and handle escalations.
• Ensure end-to-end delivery of product releases.

Benefits

• We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
• Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

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