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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager Software Engineering - **Company:** Clarios, Llc - **Location:** Glendale, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computing Platforms, Automation of Tests, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Embedded Software, Release Management, ISO/IEC 15504, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Safety Critical Systems, Build Process - **Published:** June 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=217722ee198d4be0 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Tooling?, o 12+ years of experience in embedded software engineering within automotive environments, preferably safety-critical systems o 5+ years of leadership managing and developing engineering organizations o Proven experience in building and scaling global software engineering organizations across multiple regions and cultures o Proven track record in delivering embedded software for automotive production programs, including SOP and field introduction o Strong experience in battery management systems (BMS) and LV-Energy Systems or similar systems (e.g. power electronics control) o Deep understanding of automotive standards including ASPICE (including assessments), ISO 26262, and ISO 21434 o Proven experience in developing software for safety-critical systems (ASIL C/D) o Experience in developing or introducing software platforms in the context of product platforms, including modular architectures, reuse, and variant management o Strong understanding of embedded system architectures and cross-functional system integration o Experience in industrializing software, including release management, configuration management, and multi-program execution o Experience with modern development environments, including CI/CD, automated testing (MiL, SiL, HiL), and integrated toolchains o Proven ability to build engineering capabilities, including hiring, organizational design, and leadership development o Experience in Tier 1 automotive suppliers or OEM environments strongly preferred. ## Description As the Director Software Engineering, you will lead and scale Clarios' global software engineering organization as a core within Embedded System Product Engineering. You will build and continuously develop the capabilities required to deliver high-quality, compliant, and scalable embedded software for safety-critical low voltage energy systems. You will drive the transition from project-based development towards a platform-oriented approach and ensure reliable execution of software delivery across all automotive programs, including SOP and field performance. Your success will be defined by your ability to build a high-performing global organization, strengthen engineering discipline, and enable efficient, scalable software development across the portfolio. How you will do it: * Lead, develop grow the global software engineering organization, including structure definition, leadership development, and capability build-up * Build, scale, and integrate software engineering teams into a unified global organization * Drive execution of software development across programs, alignment with product engineering and program requirements * Own and enforce software development processes, standards, and governance aligned with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and ISO 21434 and Clarios' Governance * Develop and introduce software platform capabilities, including configuration management, variant management, and lifecycle management * Implement and operate modern development environments, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and integrated toolchains within the organization * Define and track software engineering KPIs to manage delivery performance, quality, and efficiency * Lead software-related supplier and partner management, including sourcing inputs, technical governance, quality/performance management, and ensuring supplier deliverables comply with Clarios' processes and standards (ASPICE/ISO 26262/ISO 21434) across the full lifecycle. * Ensure strong integration of software engineering into cross-functional development across systems, hardware, and product management ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Empowering Democratic Processes: Building a Hybrid Voting Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1163-empowering-democratic-processes-building-a-hybrid-voting-platform) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) - [Reusing apps between teams and environments through Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/107-reusing-apps-between-teams-and-environments-through-containers) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)