Software Engineering Manager

Hybrid

Software Engineering Manager - Embedded & Platform Software

Location: Boxborough, MA

Reports to: Director of Product and Engineering

Position Overview

Gems Setra seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead embedded and platform software teams. You will oversee development of products such as FLEX, Lite, SRCM, West Controls Temperature Controllers, Power Meter, CEMS Connect, Diligence platforms, and upcoming lines. The role focuses on technical leadership, talent growth, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary software team for embedded products and platform solutions.

• Promote collaboration, ongoing learning, and smart use of modern tools and data-driven methods.

• Supervise the architecture, design, and implementation of embedded firmware and software across Setra's main product lines.

• Provide direction for building cloud-based platforms and mobile/web applications, remaining open to incorporating advanced analytics or AI-driven capabilities when beneficial for offerings such as CEMS Connect and Diligence.

• Promote best practices in software quality, security, and DevOps, and encourage adoption of new technologies like AI to enhance both team productivity and overall product reliability.

• Collaborate with product, hardware, and engineering teams to ensure software meets business and customer needs for all products.

• Facilitate hardware-software integration, supporting protocols like BACnet, Modbus, and MQTT.

• Promote the adoption of Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and contemporary development workflows (including Git, Jira, Jenkins, Docker, and AWS).

• Lead initiatives to enhance software testing, quality engineering, and documentation, with consideration for automation and AI-assisted tools where applicable.

• Technical Strategy & Execution

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Process & Continuous Improvement

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in software development or related disciplines.

• Proven track record of leading software engineering teams focused on embedded systems and cloud/platform development.

• Background in developing or leading development of embedded Linux applications, including familiarity with low-level software concepts

• Proficiency developing and leading embedded Linux applications

• Experience in C, C++, Python, and a solid understanding of low-level software concepts

• Experience in cloud infrastructure (AWS), web and application development frameworks, product security, and DevOps methodologies.

• Solid understanding of communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus, and MQTT.

• Demonstrated expertise in mentorship, coaching, and people management.

• Exceptional communication skills and adept at managing stakeholder relationships.

• Strong interest in leveraging AI/ML solutions for software development and enhancing product features.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

• Experience with QT or similar GUI frameworks

• Background in regulated environments

• Proven talent development and team-building skills

• Eager to learn new technologies

• Familiarity with cloud platforms and mobile/web apps

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Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Gems Setra

Gems Setra is a leading global supplier of sensing and monitoring technologies, operating within the Precision Technologies platform of Ralliant Corporation. Through our comprehensive portfolio of premium sensing products, we deliver solutions to customer problems and challenges. As two Fortive businesses merged in 2022, Gems Setra's vision is to connect our customers to their environment to create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. Gems Sensors product offerings include a range of products that encompass liquid level, flow, and pressure sensors, miniature solenoid valves, proximity switches, and integrated fluid management solutions. The Setra Systems product line offers an extensive selection of high-quality sensing instruments for humidity, current, vacuum, energy, and pressure measurements. At the heart of our combined company's mission lies a shared dedication between Gems Sensors and Setra Systems to deliver high-quality sensing solutions, backed by reliable customer support on a global scale. As a part of Ralliant, we embrace a culture of innovation, driving progress and empowering advancements in the industries and customers we serve.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 123,800.00 - 230,000.00