Squad Leader

Acuity; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. in Cork (NYSE: AYI) is seeking a Software Squad Leader to guide a multidisciplinary Scrum team developing firmware, software controllers, and cloud-connected features for next-generation LED drivers and lighting control systems.

Based in our Cork office, you will blend hands-on engineering with architectural thinking, mentor engineers, collaborate with product owners and architects, and champion responsible use of AI to accelerate delivery without compromising security or quality.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of full-stack software development in embedded/IoT or hardware contexts.
• Strong proficiency in embedded C, C#/.NET, JavaScript and React.
• Experience with TCP, UDP, BLE, Thread and related protocols.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and Agile delivery.
• Understanding AI-assisted software engineering and code review.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction for firmware, backend and frontend components.
• Translate system architecture visions into executable plans and designs.
• Lead AI-assisted engineering adoption with review and validation.
• Contribute hands-on to software controllers and embedded firmware.
• Work with hardware for integration, debugging and validation.
• Mentor engineers and foster collaboration across Cork teams.
• Identify risks and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Embedded C

C#/.NET

JavaScript

React

TCP/UDP/BLE/Thread

AI-assisted eng

Agile/Scrum

Technical leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or related

Tools

C++

Python

Node.js

SQL

Azure

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

GitHub Copilot

ChatGPT

Job description

Role: Squad Leader

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Job Summary

Acuity is where bold ideas become intelligent, connected products. As a Software Squad Leader in our Electronics organisation, you will join a high-energy engineering environment working at the intersection of embedded software, wireless connectivity, cloud-connected applications, IoT and AI. Based in our Cork office, you will lead a multidisciplinary Scrum team developing firmware, software controllers, wireless communication features and configuration and calibration tools for Acuity’s next-generation LED drivers and lighting control systems.

You will combine hands-on engineering expertise with technical leadership, architectural thinking and a practical understanding of AI-assisted development. Working closely with Product Owners, Solution and System Architects, hardware, firmware, software, quality and global engineering teams, you will translate complex product needs into clear technical direction and high-quality delivery. You will mentor engineers, contribute directly to design and implementation, and help the squad use AI responsibly to accelerate analysis, development, testing, documentation and knowledge discovery without compromising engineering judgement, security or product quality.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Provide technical direction for the squad across firmware, backend and frontend components, guiding architecture, design decisions, implementation quality and alignment with Acuity engineering standards.
• Collaborate with Solution and System Architects to translate system-level vision and high-level architecture into clear, executable engineering plans and maintainable software designs.
• Lead the responsible adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices within the squad, using AI to support requirements analysis, design exploration, code generation and refactoring, test creation, debugging, documentation and knowledge discovery while ensuring outputs are independently reviewed and validated.
• Contribute hands-on to software controllers, configuration tools and user interfaces using C#, JavaScript and React, and develop embedded C firmware for next-generation software controls networks.
• Work across firmware, application logic and cloud-connected components, engaging directly with hardware for integration, debugging, validation and investigation of complex system behaviour.
• Design and implement connected-product capabilities using TCP, UDP, BLE, Thread and related protocols, including device provisioning, secure communication flows and network-level behaviour.
• Partner with the Product Owner to shape backlog items, clarify requirements, assess technical feasibility and support Agile planning, refinement, reviews and retrospectives.
• Review human-written and AI-generated designs, code, tests and technical documentation for correctness, maintainability, security, traceability and alignment with architectural principles.
• Mentor and coach engineers in engineering practices, problem solving, AI-assisted workflows and technical decision-making; foster collaboration, accountability, knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies and impediments, coordinate with cross-functional and global teams to resolve them, and support the hiring, onboarding and development of engineering talent in Cork.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Five or more years of full-stack software development experience, including hands-on delivery in embedded, firmware, IoT or hardware-centric product environments.
• Strong proficiency in embedded C, C#/.NET, JavaScript and React, with the ability to work across firmware, backend and frontend components.
• Solid knowledge of software architecture, system design, secure engineering, code review and maintainable development practices.
• Experience with TCP, UDP, BLE, Thread or comparable connectivity technologies, plus hardware interfaces, device communication or firmware-update workflows.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, with the ability to establish direction, influence decisions, mentor engineers and guide multidisciplinary teams through complex engineering challenges.
• Practical experience with Agile/Scrum delivery, backlog refinement, risk management and cross-functional collaboration in a global, matrixed organisation.
• Practical understanding of AI-assisted software engineering, including how to provide effective context and critically review and validate AI-generated code, designs, tests, analysis and documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to balance customer needs, product priorities, architectural direction and delivery constraints.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Five to eight years of software development experience and previous experience as a technical lead, Squad Leader or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with C++, Python, Node.js, SQL, Azure, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines or automated testing frameworks.
• Practical experience with GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT or comparable AI-assisted engineering tools, including responsible use within team workflows.
• Experience evaluating AI-generated outputs for correctness, maintainability, security, intellectual-property risk and potential bias.
• Experience with mobile development, iOS or Android, Xamarin/MAUI or other cross-platform frameworks.
• Background in lighting, IoT devices, wireless systems or hardware-software integrated products.

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