Software Development Manager

Emerson Electric Co.; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. in Warsaw is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead and grow software engineering teams delivering real-time industrial automation solutions.

You will combine people leadership, technical depth, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure product excellence and high-quality software across embedded and application domains. You will foster an inclusive, high-performing culture, establish clear goals, provide ongoing feedback, and partner with product management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• Experience leading software development initiatives.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and/or C# development.
• Experience building software for real-time systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive results, and foster growth.
• Collaboration across functions to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Professional proficiency in English and Polish.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support software development teams focused on real-time industrial automation applications.
• Foster collaboration, inclusion, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Establish goals, provide feedback, and support development of individuals and teams.
• Attract, assess, and hire diverse software engineering talent.
• Provide technical leadership across embedded and application software initiatives.
• Lead software execution in a SAFe environment and align with product and business goals.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and system engineers to deliver robust software solutions.
• Drive high-quality software delivery meeting performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Improve engineering practices and cross-functional partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

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

Tools

C/C++

C#

Job description

If you are a Software Development Manager professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Warsaw office, you will lead and develop software engineering teams responsible for delivering innovative, reliable, and high-quality software solutions for industrial automation applications. In this role, you will combine people leadership, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to drive product excellence while fostering an inclusive, high-performing team environment. You will play a key role in helping Emerson deliver technologies that make the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• 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.

Who You Are:

You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. You create a climate where people are motivated to do their best and can contribute their ideas and talents. You balance competing priorities and make sound decisions, even in complex or evolving situations. Through your leadership, you help teams achieve meaningful results while encouraging innovation, continuous improvement, and a positive team culture.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience developing software for industrial automation products, platforms, or applications such as Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Experience leading teams delivering reliable, high-performance real-time software solutions.
• Understanding of Ethernet-based industrial communication protocols.
• Experience working within Agile or SAFe software development environments.
• Ability to align technical execution with product strategy and business objectives.
• Demonstrated success creating engaged, high-performing teams and inclusive work environments.
• Experience driving process improvements and organizational effectiveness within software engineering teams.

Our Culture & Commitment To You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives - because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.