Senior Software Engineering Manager

What we are looking for
We are seeking a hands-on software engineering leader with deep experience in C++/object-oriented software, industrial automation and modernization of mature mission-critical software platforms.

The ideal candidate has spent significant years writing and reviewing production software before moving into engineering leadership, and can lead highly experienced principal engineers, architects and subject matter experts with credibility.
About the Role
This role will lead engineering talent responsible for the modernization, sustainment and evolution of distributed control software and related industrial automation capabilities.

The leader will help convert deep installed-base expertise into scalable engineering practices, reusable architecture patterns and future-ready software platforms, while partnering with India-based teams to build the next generation engineering bench.
Responsibilities


* Lead global software engineering teams delivering reliable, secure and maintainable distributed control software and industrial automation capabilities.


* Drive modernization of mature products and platforms using disciplined architecture, refactoring, automated testing and incremental migration strategies.


* Own technical execution for software components related to control configuration, operator workflows, system management, control services, device interfaces and industrial application frameworks.


* Translate domain knowledge from senior SMEs into reusable engineering standards, playbooks, design patterns and onboarding assets.


* Ensure developers own quality through unit testing, test-driven development practices, code reviews and close collaboration with the Software Engineering & Test Manager.

Team Leadership


* Lead, mentor and coach highly experienced engineers and architects, creating an environment where deep domain expertise and modern software practices reinforce each other.


* Build a strong engineering-management bench in Hyderabad while maintaining effective collaboration with senior experts in the US and other global locations.


* Recruit, develop and retain leaders who are technically credible, quality-oriented and comfortable working across global teams.

Technical Leadership


* Provide technical direction on C++ architecture, object-oriented design, modularization, code quality, performance, reliability and maintainability.


* Chair or actively participate in architecture reviews, design reviews and critical code-quality discussions.


* Partner with Systems Engineering and MBSE leaders to align software architecture with system behavior, requirements, interfaces and verification strategy.


* Promote engineering practices such as TDD, automated regression, static analysis, secure coding, CI/CD integration and technical-debt reduction.

Project Management


* Partner with Product Management, UX, Systems Engineering, Architecture, DevOps/DevSecOps and Test Engin...