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Software Engineering Manager

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering

In short

Emerson seeks a Software Engineering Manager in Shakopee, MN, to lead a team of engineers in embedded software, test automation, and new product development for process analytical products. This role involves people leadership, capability building, and partnering with leadership to deliver new product generations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of experience, and a background in software engineering leadership and agile practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of embedded software and test engineers.
  • Build team capability by coaching engineers in ownership, planning, software development practices, collaboration, and effective execution.
  • Partner closely with software engineering leadership to establish priorities, align on plans and decisions, and maintain shared visibility.
  • Translate aligned priorities into clear plans, ownership, and executable work.
  • Provide broader engineering leadership in areas such as embedded software development, test automation and architecture, software project execution, and engineering processes.
  • Build alignment across technical leads, project teams, and global partners.
  • Help establish, reinforce, and continuously improve shared engineering processes, tools, and ways of working, including Azure DevOps, while ensuring disciplined execution of our SDLA and IEC 62443-4-1 aligned practices.
  • Partner with senior technical leaders to strengthen software and test architecture, technical execution, engineering capability, and adoption of emerging approaches including AI-assisted engineering.
  • Create a collaborative and accountable engineering environment where people communicate openly, develop their capabilities, solve problems together, and take ownership for delivering high-quality results.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
  • 8+ years of progressive engineering experience, including experience leading engineers or technical teams
  • Demonstrated experience leading software engineering teams through coaching, capability building, alignment, clear expectations, and accountability to drive effective execution.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Desired Qualifications

  • Background in embedded software, firmware, software test, or test automation, with the technical depth to effectively lead engineering teams.
  • Experience leading software development, test automation, or verification efforts across multiple engineers or cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum software development, including work breakdown, planning, risk management, and driving work through completion.
  • Experience with software development processes and tools such as Azure DevOps, requirements management, traceability, reviews, and continuous improvement.
  • Familiarity with embedded software architecture, object-oriented design, automated test architecture, hardware/software integration, or test fixtures/HIL systems.
  • Experience with secure software development lifecycle practices; familiarity with IEC 62443-4-1 or similar product cybersecurity standards preferred.
  • Experience applying AI-assisted engineering tools and approaches to improve software development, testing, problem solving, or team productivity.
  • Demonstrated ability to build alignment, communicate technical and organizational decisions clearly, and lead effectively across reporting and functional boundaries.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary, within the local market
  • Reward performance during our annual merit review process
  • Market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
  • Variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
  • Family formation benefits
  • Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee resource groups
  • Recognition programs
  • Work-life balance
  • Flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday, and sick leave

Skills

Embedded softwareTest automationAgile/ScrumAzure DevOpsIEC 62443-4-1AI
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About Emerson

Emerson is a leading global technology, software, and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial and commercial markets. We help customers in the world’s most essential industries solve the biggest challenges of modern life. Every day, our global workforce fulfills our unified Purpose and lives out the Values we hold close as an organization: Integrity, Safety & Quality, Support Our People, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Innovation. Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: We drive innovation that makes the world…

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Company

Emerson

Job Posted

1 day ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Salary

US$152,000–190,000 / year

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Shakopee, United States

Qualification

Bachelor

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