Hybrid Lead Software Systems Engineer - Secure Platforms

Allegion plc; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Allegion seeks a Lead Software Systems Engineer in Indianapolis, IN, to drive software systems engineering for complex products. You’ll own requirements, maintain the backlog, and ensure on-time deliverables while guiding secure software development practices across cross-functional teams.

The role is hybrid, based at our Indianapolis office with 3 days onsite per week, and focuses on architectural improvements, performance, and cost/schedule optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field (Required).
• 8–15+ years of experience in software systems, systems engineering, product ownership, or related roles (Required).
• Strong experience with requirements elicitation, backlog ownership, defect triage, and cross-functional collaboration (Required).
• Proven ability to negotiate and influence without direct authority (Required).
• Experience leading systems engineers and driving secure software development practices (Required).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Software Systems Engineering competency for one or more software products.
• Own requirements management activities over the development lifecycle.
• Maintain groomed backlog aligning business priorities with technical needs.
• Lead triage and resolution of defects and coordinate with teams to implement fixes.

Skills

Systems engineering

Backlog ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Communication

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Allegion seeks a Lead Software Systems Engineer in Indianapolis, IN, to drive software systems engineering for complex products. You’ll own requirements, maintain the backlog, and ensure on-time deliverables while guiding secure software development practices across cross-functional teams.

The role is hybrid, based at our Indianapolis office with 3 days onsite per week, and focuses on architectural improvements, performance, and cost/schedule optimization.