Embedded Software Engineering Manager – Industrial Automation

City of Shakopee, MN

Eden Prairie (MN)

Hybrid

USD 160,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Emerson is seeking a seasoned Software Engineering Manager in Eden Prairie, MN to lead software strategy for Rosemount Magnetic and Vortex Flowmeters. You will oversee global teams, drive embedded software development, and advance secure-by-design practices across sensors, communications, diagnostics, and functional safety.

The role emphasizes architectural leadership, multi-year planning, customer interaction, and collaboration with standards bodies.

Qualifications

ABET-accredited engineering degree preferred.
Ten years of related software engineering experience leading complex product developments.
Two years of leadership experience in an industrial or technology organization.
Familiarity with coding standards (MISRA) and modern requirements management tooling (Jama, DOORS, Azure DevOps).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Up to 10% travel required (domestic and international).
Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and organizational leadership to develop complex embedded software products and systems, invent new techniques and advance the state of the art in areas with substantial technical risk.
Direct domestic and global teams to define software architecture and coding techniques for next-generation Rosemount magnetic flowmeter and vortex meter platforms, including sensor processing, communications, diagnostics, functional safety (IEC 61508 / SIL), and security (IEC 62443) considerations.
Prepare detailed multi-year plans for complex programs, establish technical program goals, define cost/schedule requirements, and initiate innovative projects supporting the product-line strategy.
Interact frequently with customers, vendors, and supporting cross-functional groups to coordinate technical and administrative matters.
Prepare technical proposals and represent Emerson to standards bodies.
Administer technical policies and procedures, assure accuracy and timeliness of completed software documentation packages, approve or write requirements and specifications.
Provide technical consultation throughout the company within areas of expertise; coach and develop the Rosemount Flow software team.
Champion modern engineering practices — requirements management, CI/CD, secure development lifecycle (SDL), and appropriate use of AI-assisted development tools — in partnership with the DevSecOps and New Product Development excellence.