Software Engineering Manager - Safety Technology

Southfield, MI

Job Summary of Software Engineering Manager - Safety Technology

Our client, a global leader in vehicle safety technology, is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to manage their team developing next generation technologies that save lives.  You'd have full responsibility for software development in this division, leading a team of up to 12 engineers.

In this position, you will provide planning direction for a local development team, as well as some other members from around the world. In addition, you will establish objectives and conduct Performance Development Dialogues on a periodic basis. There will be some limited travel, including international, to meet with global counterparts, support integration testing, and customer meetings may be required.

This is a market leader in this field, offering challenging projects and solid long-term growth.

Reponsibilities of Software Engineering Manager - Safety Technology

• Manage a team of software engineers
• Do short term and long-term resource planning
• Ensure the team has the competencies and tools to complete the tasks.
• Ensure the team is meeting software process and quality standards
• Interface with internal and external customer from multiple global locations
• Report status to internal and external customers
• Conduct one-on-ones with direct reporting employees
• Establish employee objectives and conduct periodic Performance Development Dialogues

Qualifications of Software Engineering Manager - Safety Technology

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Computer Science 
• 10+ years of Software Development for Real-Time Embedded Systems
• 3+ years in leading and/or managing a software team
• 3+ years in resource planning
• Solid background in hands-on development of embedded software (C programming) through the entire development life-cycle.
• Possess solid teamwork/social interaction skills
• Proficient of software process models (such as ASPICE/CMMi)

Compensation & Other Details

• Salary Range: $142,000-157,000/year, plus bonus and benefits   
• Location: Southfield, MI
• Type:  Direct
• Travel: Limited travel, including international
• Relocation Assistance:  Yes
• Visa Sponsorship: H1B transfers and TN only