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# Software Engineering Manager

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Wauwatosa, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $165,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Build Automation, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Programming Tools, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Real Time Systems, Software Verification, Information Technology, Process Control Systems
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gl208d

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.

 + 8+ years of engineering experience, including embedded software development.

 + 3+ years of software leadership, supervisory, or management experience.

 + Experience leading software teams responsible for complex embedded systems.

 + Strong understanding of Agile software development methodologies.

 + Proficiency in C and/or C++.

 + Experience developing software for real-time embedded systems.

 + Familiarity with structured software development processes, software verification, and quality requirements.

 + Experience using project management and development tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms.

 + Strong communication, leadership, and project planning skills.

Preferred Qualifications

 + Experience working in regulated or safety-critical product development environments.

 + Experience managing cross-functional engineering programs.

 + Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or equivalent systems.

 + Experience with continuous integration, automated builds, and software metrics.

 + Experience working with hardware/software integrated products.

 + Experience supporting customer-facing technical reviews and program execution., This opportunity is well suited for a technical leader who has managed embedded software teams and remains comfortable discussing architecture, software design, and real-time systems. Candidates with backgrounds in industrial controls, vehicle systems, medical devices, embedded electronics, automation, telecommunications, defense, or other complex embedded environments are encouraged to apply.

## Description

A growing technology organization is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team developing complex embedded software applications and real-time systems. This position is responsible for software architecture, development, verification, project execution, and process compliance across the full software development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical leadership, embedded software expertise, and people management experience. This role will oversee a team of software engineers while partnering with systems, hardware, and cross-functional engineering groups to deliver high-quality software products on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

 + Manage, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers.

 + Lead software development efforts from architecture through verification and release.

 + Ensure compliance with established software development processes and quality standards.

 + Develop and maintain project plans in collaboration with engineering leadership.

 + Coordinate activities across software, systems, hardware, and quality teams.

 + Support customer reviews, technical milestones, and product release activities.

 + Drive on-time and on-budget execution of engineering work packages.

 + Develop technical approaches, project plans, and engineering estimates for new programs and proposals.

 + Promote Agile software development best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.


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