Software Development Manager - Engineering Tools

Daikin Applied; Plymouth; On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Manager of Engineering Tools, where you will lead a dynamic team focused on developing enterprise applications that drive innovation in product development. This role offers the opportunity to shape the engineering tools portfolio, ensuring solutions are scalable and user-friendly. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and modern development practices, you will guide architectural decisions and enhance tool performance through user feedback. If you're passionate about engineering and technology, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Multiple medical insurance plan options

Dental and vision insurance

401K retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience managing software/applications or enterprise tools.
• 4+ years of direct leadership experience in software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software developers and application engineers.
• Manage development of internal applications and tools.

Skills

Software Development Management

System Integration

Agile Development

DevOps Practices

AI Deployment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SharePoint

Power Platform

Cloud Platforms

Job description

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a Manager - Engineering Tools to lead the internal engineering applications team responsible for developing and supporting enterprise tools that enable product development. This role provides technical and strategic leadership for the engineering tools portfolio, ensuring the team delivers scalable, user-friendly solutions aligned with the Corporate Engineering Strategy.

What you will do:

• Lead a team of software developers and application engineers supporting engineering tools and platforms.


• Manage development and maintenance of internal applications such as SharePoint-based tools, Design Flow and Lab Information Management System.


• Collaborate with Central/Corporate Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration across systems.


• Prioritize and manage the engineering tools roadmap, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.


• Guide architectural decisions and promote modern development practices.


• Support tool onboarding, documentation, and training for engineering users.


• Track tool usage, performance, and user feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

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


• 6+ years of related experience managing software/applications or enterprise tools AND 4+ years of direct leadership experience


• Strong understanding of system integration, development methodologies, and cloud platforms


• Proven ability to lead cross-functional development and deployment projects


• Experience with Agile development and DevOps practices


• Exposure to AI deployment in Engineering tools


• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Backend, Frontend Development Tech Stack.


• Experience with SharePoint, Power Platform, or similar tools.


• Knowledge of security and compliance best practices for internal applications

Benefits:

• Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:


• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance


• 401K retirement plan with employer match


• Paid time off and company paid holidays


• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law


• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
  
  

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $115,300 - $144,300 (plus 15% bonus) in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.