Software Development Manager

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

In short

Emerson seeks a Software Development Manager in Warsaw to lead software engineering teams developing solutions for industrial automation. The role involves people leadership, technical guidance, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing team environment, driving product excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and support software development teams focused on real-time industrial automation applications.
Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
Establish clear goals, provide ongoing feedback, and support individual and team development.
Partner with team members to create meaningful career growth and development opportunities.
Attract, assess, and hire diverse software engineering talent.
Provide technical leadership and guidance across embedded and application software development initiatives.
Support architectural decision-making and ensure alignment with software, system, and business requirements.
Collaborate with architects, product owners, system engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust software solutions.
Help teams address complex technical challenges and remove obstacles that impact delivery.
Lead software execution within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.
Partner with product management and program leadership to support planning, prioritization, and delivery commitments.
Drive the delivery of high-quality software that meets performance, reliability, safety, and customer expectations.
Continuously improve engineering practices, development processes, and team effectiveness.
Build strong partnerships across software, hardware, systems, testing, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.
Communicate project progress, opportunities, risks, and dependencies to relevant stakeholders.
Perform other responsibilities aligned with the scope and purpose of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Industrial Automation, Process Automation, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience leading software development initiatives and guiding technical teams.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and/or C# software development.
Experience developing software for complex, large-scale, or real-time systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive results, and support a culture of accountability and growth.
Experience collaborating across functions to deliver customer-focused solutions.
Professional proficiency in English and Polish.
Passion for developing technologies that contribute to a healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable world.

Desired Qualifications

Experience developing software for industrial automation products, platforms, or applications such as Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
Experience leading teams delivering reliable, high-performance real-time software solutions.
Understanding of Ethernet-based industrial communication protocols.
Experience working within Agile or SAFe software development environments.
Ability to align technical execution with product strategy and business objectives.
Demonstrated success creating engaged, high-performing teams and inclusive work environments.
Experience driving process improvements and organizational effectiveness within software engineering teams.

Benefits

Opportunity to grow career.
Deliver innovative, reliable, and high-quality software solutions.
Combine people leadership, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration.
Foster an inclusive, high-performing team environment.
Help deliver technologies that make the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
Ongoing career development.
Award-winning employee development programs.
Mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities.

Skills

C++C#AgileSAFe

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About Emerson

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