Embedded Software Engineering Manager – IoT & DevOps Lead

AMETEK Inc.; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

AMETEK Inc. in Waukegan, IL, is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead a skilled team focused on architecture, firmware and software design aligned with product roadmaps.

You will steward DevOps practices, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and drive timely delivery of complex systems. The role emphasizes leadership, embedded Linux expertise, C/C++, JavaScript, and a strong focus on performance, security, and integration with hardware teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or equivalent.
• 5+ years leading a software development group.
• 5 years C/C++ in embedded environments.
• 3+ years JavaScript; 5+ years Embedded Linux.

Responsibilities

• Direct software engineering team activities and design architectures.
• Manage DevOps (Git, CI/CD) and product development processes.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing and customers on requirements.
• Evaluate technologies; supervise testing and quality.
• Coordinate third-party consultants; interface hardware/software.
• Guide performance tuning, reliability, and security considerations.

Skills

Leadership

C/C++ (embedded)

JavaScript

Embedded Linux

Thread Synchronization

Communication skills

Self-supervision

Education

B.S. in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD

AWS

React.js

Node.js

FreeRTOS

Job description

AMETEK Inc. in Waukegan, IL, is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead a skilled team focused on architecture, firmware and software design aligned with product roadmaps.

You will steward DevOps practices, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and drive timely delivery of complex systems. The role emphasizes leadership, embedded Linux expertise, C/C++, JavaScript, and a strong focus on performance, security, and integration with hardware teams.