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# Software Engineering Manager

- **Company:** Emerson LLLP
- **Location:** Shakopee, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $152,000 - $190,000
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Embedded Software, Firmware, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Software Tools, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Systems Integration
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.businessworkforce.com/job.asp?id=3505232098&tx=YT1515TTD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 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
 * Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire., * 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., Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

## Description

* Lead, coach, and develop a team of embedded software and test engineers, providing clear expectations, meaningful feedback, development opportunities, and support for individual growth.
 * Build team capability by coaching engineers in ownership, planning, software development practices, collaboration, and effective execution, helping individuals grow while strengthening overall team capability and performance.
 * Partner closely with software engineering leadership to establish priorities, align on plans and decisions, and maintain shared visibility as needs, risks, commitments, and resource demands change.
 * Translate aligned priorities into clear plans, ownership, and executable work, helping coordinate engineers across projects and reporting boundaries and supporting Agile/Scrum planning and execution.
 * Provide broader engineering leadership in areas such as embedded software development, test automation and architecture, software project execution, and engineering processes, based on organizational needs and individual expertise.
 * Build alignment across technical leads, project teams, and global partners by sharing context, clarifying direction, resolving ambiguity, managing tradeoffs, and addressing risks early.
 * 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.

WHO YOU ARE: You partner with others to get work done. You break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions. You develop others through coaching, feedback, exposure and stretch assignment. You establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results. You show consistency between words and actions.