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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager, Software Engineering - **Company:** Ametek - **Location:** Waukegan, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $33,280.0 - $60,320.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Linux on Embedded Systems, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Integrated Development Environments, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Program Analysis, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, TCP/IP, Software Technical Review, Wi-Fi Technology, ReactJS, Reliability of Systems, Git, Information Technology, Restful APIs - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59541456-senior-manager-software-engineering ## About the Role * B.S in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering * 5 years leading a small to medium size software development group. * Minimum of 10 years' related experience in a Software Development Environment * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Ability to work under minimum supervision. Desired Qualifications: * Experience with C, C++, JavaScript, IoT, REST API, HTML, TCP/IP, Git, Windows, Linux and Embedded Linux. * Ability to work with other disciplines such as Electrical and Mechanical engineering. * Experience with Object Orientated Design and Analysis. * Experience with Thread Synchronization * Experience with developing and maintaining networked devices, including Wifi enabled devices. Must be familiar with Cybersecurity standards. * Amazon Web Services (AWS), React.js and/or Node.js experience is a significant plus. * Experience with FreeRTOS is a plus. * Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs. ## Description The successful candidate will manage the Software Engineering team activities including architectural design, project management of R&D projects, firmware and software design that meet the cost, performance and timeliness requirements defined by AMETEK's Business Unit (BU). Plan, implement and oversee software engineering strategies to support product roadmap., * Direct department activities to design new product platforms that will transition into strategic commercial products. Develop and ensure adherence to project timetables, unit cost targets and development budgets. * Must work with sales management, sales representatives, customers, and end users to create "Best in Class" products for their applications. * Directs and coordinates the work of Software engineers working on assigned projects. * Follows Powervar's product development process (Stage Gate) * Manage DevOps systems including Git and CI/CD. * Must maintain a close relationship with marketing and sales to understand the changing market requirements. * Coordinates all third-party consultants and outside services utilized for Software product design activities. * Participates in market studies and advises on architectural technologies, current and emerging. * Manages the testing of all software products to ensure they are compliant with product expectations. * Advises the leadership team on current state and future state technologies and trends. * Represents the company as a customer contact regarding significant technical matters. * Consults with R&D hardware engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software, and operation and performance requirements for overall system. * Analyze software requirements to determine feasibility within time and cost constraints. * Formulate and design software systems using OOA and OOD methods to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design. * Software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software review, identification of code metrics, system risk analysis, software reliability analysis. * Performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation. * Support, maintain and document software functionality. * Evaluate and identify new technologies for implementation. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Engineering Mindset in the Age of AI - Gunnar Grosch, AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1735-engineering-mindset-in-the-age-of-ai-gunnar-grosch-aws) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)