Brunswick Corporation · 23 hours ago
Sr. Software Engineering Manager, Android Architecture
Mettawa, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $174K/yr
10+ years expBrunswick Corporation is a global marine leader committed to innovating next-generation technologies. They are seeking a Sr. Software Engineering Manager to lead the system architecture and technical direction of Navico's Android-based core services and SDK platform, ensuring scalability and alignment with future Android releases.
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Responsibilities
Own and evolve the architecture of Navico’s platform services and SDK, including launcher, settings, device management, data services, OTA, and more
Define and maintain modular, scalable, and testable architecture patterns that support long-term platform evolution and product reuse
Lead the design and implementation of framework layers that abstract and extend AOSP capabilities for Navico’s hardware ecosystem
Ensure forward compatibility with upcoming Android versions and industry trends in embedded and automotive Android
Drive architecture reviews, technical design documentation, and system-level decision-making across teams
Actively contribute to codebases in Kotlin, Java, C/C++, Python, and embedded Android layers
Guide the team in adopting best practices in software design, testing, and performance optimization
Champion CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code for platform delivery
Direct management of a small team of software engineers
Mentor a globally distributed team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with product management, UX, hardware, and validation teams to align technical solutions with business goals
Support multi-site development strategies, ensuring consistency, code quality, and knowledge sharing across regions
Define and enforce security, privacy, and safety requirements across all platform layers
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to embedded and connected systems
Produce and maintain clear, comprehensive technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders
Communicate architectural decisions and technical strategies effectively to engineering leadership and executive teams
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in a software development and software architecture role
Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer engineering, computer science or related engineering field
Experience with Android, Android Automotive, services and SDK development
Knowledge of embedded software, CANBus, networking, cloud, mobile, hardware, ML
Proven leader of people that can get results and the best of people
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work with a global team/audience
Ability to meet deadlines; accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions
Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization
Ability to support corporate 5 C's program. Customer Satisfaction, Commercial Edge, Collaboration, Culture of Passion and Performance, and Credibility
Preferred
Passion for boating or at least comfortable with product testing on boats
Experience with Atlasian, Android Studio, GCP, testrail, gherkin and cucumber or similar products
Experience with IOT connected and secure products and protocols – WiFi, BLE, CAN, NMEA
Formal management training
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid vacation
401k (up to 4% match)
Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
Wellbeing program
Product purchase discounts
Pension plan with company match
Paid time off
A robust Wellness Program
Company
Brunswick Corporation
Brunswick is a global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$1B2024-10-11Post Ipo Debt· $1B
1997-02-05IPO
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