Specialist Software Engineering Leadership Program

Acuity Inc. • Atlanta, GA

28d • $68,900 - $123,900 • Remote

About The Position

The Acuity Brands Software Engineering Leadership Program is a two-year rotational experience that develops high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands-on experience. LPs rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon graduation from the Leadership Program, participants understand how they fit into the larger company strategy and have the necessary skills to develop into a future leader at Acuity Brands. This role starts employment on July 13, 2026, and works remotely from the United States. LPs also participate in personal growth activities to enhance business acumen, including:• Specialized onboarding for all participants to ensure integration into the organization and program.• One-on-one mentorship from a Software Engineering leader for the duration of the program (and beyond).• Social and networking events to forge connections with peers and leaders across the business.• Frequent opportunities to collaborate with program peers to learn about various business processes and initiatives.• Leadership report-out meetings to share rotational learnings and performance reviews to identify strengths and areas for growth.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science or a related degree is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and time-management skills are required.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Availability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience influencing change, people, and processes is highly preferred.
• Team-oriented with a drive to take the initiative is highly preferred.
• Less than two years of related work experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Software Development: Front-end (React or Similar)
• Back-end (C#, node.js, etc)
• Dev-Ops & SRE (pipelines, containers and Services, observation)
• Dev Ops
• Cloud Software
• Software Quality Assurance
• Additional Software Development Rotations
• Sustaining / VAVE

Benefits

• Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.

What This Job Offers

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