Software Systems Engineer - Indianapolis, IN

Allegion•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Software Systems Engineer turns stakeholder needs into clear, detailed, and testable requirements for Allegion software products and manages those requirements through the design lifecycle, tracing them to work items and test cases. The role serves as product owner for a scrum team, maintaining a backlog aligned with business priorities while balancing new features, technical debt, and defects. In partnership with Engineering, Product Management, and Test teams, the engineer helps triage defects, communicate product risks, and follow secure software development practices. This is a growth role with guidance from experienced engineers. The position is based at Allegion’s Indianapolis office and follows a hybrid model requiring three days onsite per week. Hybrid arrangements may vary according to individual, team, and business needs, and the company reserves the right to change the schedule. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Allegion does not intend to sponsor employment visas for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
0 to 5 years of experience in software or systems engineering; experience may include requirements management, product ownership, development, testing, or customer success.
Strong systems-thinking mindset, technical aptitude, and curiosity about secure software development.
Collaborative attitude and a proactive approach to asking questions and tackling technical challenges of moderate complexity.
Ability to turn input from different stakeholders into clear, detailed, and testable requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to understand and explain technical topics to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Understanding of core software systems concepts and willingness to learn new technologies and tools.
Legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
Ability to work onsite at the Indianapolis office three days per week under the hybrid model.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the V-model of product development and secure software development practices.
Experience with scrum and backlog management.

Responsibilities

Act as product owner for a scrum team of low to moderate complexity.
Help triage and resolve defects, including identifying root causes and confirming fixes.
Maintain a groomed backlog aligned with business priorities and technical requirements, balancing features, technical debt, and defects.
Demonstrate completed features to stakeholders and gather feedback.
Capture, maintain, and trace requirements for Allegion software products.
Assess the effects of requirement changes on scope, schedule, other systems, and teams.
Review work items and test cases to ensure every requirement is met before release.
Communicate status and risks clearly.
Partner with Engineering, Product Management, and Test colleagues to keep work aligned.
Contribute to technical documentation about software products.
Learn and follow Allegion Global Software Solutions’ processes, including the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).
Learn and apply Software Systems Engineering best practices, including tools to streamline work.
Ask for help when needed.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Dental insurance coverage
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 completed wellness activities
Employee discounts through Perks at Work
Community involvement and opportunities to give back
CliftonStrengths assessment and coaching