Real-Time Industrial Automation Software Lead

Emerson; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Warsaw is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead and grow software engineering teams responsible for real-time industrial automation solutions. You will combine people leadership with hands-on technical guidance to deliver reliable, high-quality software for the DeltaV DCS platform and related applications.

You will drive architectural alignment, mentor engineers, and partner with product management to plan and deliver high-impact projects in a SAFe environment, while

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a software developer, including 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Industrial Automation, Process Automation, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience leading software development initiatives and guiding technical teams.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and/or C# software development.
• Experience developing software for complex, large-scale, or real-time systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive results, and support a culture of accountability and growth.
• Experience collaborating across functions to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Professional proficiency in English and Polish.
• Passion for developing technologies that contribute to a healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable world.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support software development teams focused on real-time industrial automation applications.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Establish clear goals, provide ongoing feedback, and support individual and team development.
• Partner with team members to create meaningful career growth and development opportunities.
• Attract, assess, and hire diverse software engineering talent.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across embedded and application software development initiatives.
• Support architectural decision-making and ensure alignment with software, system, and business requirements.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, system engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust software solutions.
• Help teams address complex technical challenges and remove obstacles that impact delivery.
• Lead software execution within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.
• Partner with product management and program leadership to support planning, prioritization, and delivery commitments.
• Drive the delivery of high-quality software that meets performance, reliability, safety, and customer expectations.
• Continuously improve engineering practices, development processes, and team effectiveness.
• Build strong partnerships across software, hardware, systems, testing, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.
• Communicate project progress, opportunities, risks, and dependencies to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform other responsibilities aligned with the scope and purpose of the role.

Skills

Leadership

People management

English proficiency

Polish proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Industrial Automation / Process Automation

Tools

C/C++

C#

SAFe

Job description

Emerson in Warsaw is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead and grow software engineering teams responsible for real-time industrial automation solutions. You will combine people leadership with hands-on technical guidance to deliver reliable, high-quality software for the DeltaV DCS platform and related applications.

You will drive architectural alignment, mentor engineers, and partner with product management to plan and deliver high-impact projects in a SAFe environment, while