Software Development Manager

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

Software Development Manager leading software engineering for intelligent power solutions at ASSA ABLOY. Overseeing full product lifecycle from vision to production with a strong technical team.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BootstrapCloudERPJavaScriptjQueryPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and work alongside software developers, and application engineers to shape the future of intelligent power solutions for the physical security industry.
Own the complete software product lifecycle from strategic vision to production, ensuring seamless collaboration, exceptional quality, and platform leadership.
Drive Innovation: Foster a collaborative environment.
Set Technical Vision: Define and communicate a compelling multi-year technology roadmap.
Lead Software Development: Spearhead the design and sustaining processes.
Build and Lead the Team: Hire, develop, and retain a world-class software engineering team.
Platform Modernization: Drive the evolution from proprietary communication stacks to open APIs.
Intelligent Systems: Lead development of intelligent onboard capabilities.
Customer Focus: Champion a customer-centric approach.
Project Management: Using Agile principles, manage project timelines, budgets, and engineering capacity.
Technical Documentation: Oversee and ensure quality in creation and maintenance of documentation.
Regulatory Compliance: Take ownership of software and firmware regulatory management.
Future-Proofing: Stay abreast of changes in connectivity standards and security requirements.
Safety Culture: Promote a strong safety culture.
Quality Commitment: Assist the organization with engineering practices that align with ISO requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Computer Science, or related field from four-year college or technical school required
5+ years of experience in engineering, design/development engineering, or related
2+ years of direct or indirect Leadership experience, especially leading teams of Engineers
Experience in the physical security, access control, building automation, or life-safety industry is strongly preferred
Proficiency in MS Office and standard engineering collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, or equivalent)
Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipeline tooling
Familiarity with embedded development toolchains (ARM/Cortex-M class microcontrollers preferred)
Proficiency in ERP system such as JD Edwards
Strong understanding of serial communication protocols and device integration standards common in the physical security and building automation industries
Experience designing or consuming modern REST APIs
Familiarity with authentication standards, real-time communication protocols, and cloud service architectures
Experience in C, C#, GO, Python
Experience in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), Ajax, and jQuery
Experience with front-end frameworks including Vue2/Vue3, ElementUI, and Bootstrap
Strong understanding of HTTP, RESTful API integration, and cross-browser compatibility
Familiarity with UI/UX design principles; proficient in design tools like Figma and Sketch
Experience with SaaS or PaaS product business models, developer ecosystems, and enterprise integration programs is a plus
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts to engineering problems
For business and safety reasons, ability to write reports and business correspondence in English and effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, technicians, and assemblers in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Flexible working hours
Professional development budget
Home office setup allowance
Global team events

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC#GOPythonHTML5CSS3JavaScriptVue2/Vue3REST APISerial Communication Protocols

Soft Skills

CollaborationCustomer FocusCommunicationProblem SolvingLeadership