Johnson Controls · 7 hours ago
Embedded Software Engineering Manager (hybrid)
Westford-Massachusetts-United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expJohnson 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.
Industrial EngineeringPhysical SecuritySmart Building
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Competitive Bonus plan
Competitive benefits package
Company
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls offers smart buildings that create safe, healthy, and sustainable environments.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.6BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2024-12-04Post Ipo Debt· $525.61M
2024-05-20Post Ipo Equity· $90M
Leadership Team
Joakim Weidemanis
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Vandiepenbeeck
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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