Lead Software Systems Engineer - Indianapolis, IN

Allegion plc; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Job summary

Allegion plc in Indianapolis is seeking a Lead Software Systems Engineer to drive systems engineering for complex software products. You will own requirements management, backlog grooming, and cross‑functional collaboration with product management and test teams to ensure timely, quality delivery.

The role emphasizes secure SDLC practices, architectural oversight, and proactive risk management in a hybrid work environment at the Indianapolis office. 3 days onsite weekly are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering, computer science, or a related field (Required).
• 8-15+ years of experience in software systems, systems engineering, product ownership, or related roles (Required).
• Mastery of systems engineering over the development lifecycle of complex systems (Required).
• Experience in software architecture, design, development, and testing to deliver hardware–software integrated products (Required).
• Ability to negotiate and influence other teams without direct authority (Required).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Required).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Software Systems Engineering competency for one or more software products and manage the development lifecycle.
• Own technical reviews and on‑time completion of deliverables; perform complex analyses and design, test, and debug software.
• Maintain a groomed backlog that aligns with business priorities and technical requirements.

Skills

Systems engineering

Software architecture

Requirements elicitation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field

Job description

Lead Software Systems Engineer - Indianapolis, INThis website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our site. This helps us provide you with a good experience when you browse our site, allows us to improve our site, and allows us and our partners to target ads to you. By continuing to browse the site, you are giving consent to use our cookies. To find out more about the cookies we use, including how to block or control certain cookies, please read our Cookies Policy. (English | Deutsch | Español | Français | Italiano)### Lead Software Systems Engineer - Indianapolis, INApply: Indianapolis, IN - Hague Rd: Carmel, IN: Full time: Posted Today: JR38125## **Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security** *At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.* *Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.*Carmel IN 11819 Pennsylvania **Lead Software Systems Engineer - Indianapolis, IN**The Lead Software Systems Engineer drives the software systems engineering work for a complex project. This role owns requirements management and backlog maintenance, while communicating with cross-functional partners and management. This role influences the requirements of other teams, anticipates cross-functional risk, and tailors our secure software development practices to fit each initiative. Possessing broad technical and domain knowledge, the Lead Software Systems Engineer contributes improvements in architecture, features, deployment, and system performance beyond code. They identify opportunities to impact costs, schedules, and commitments by understanding the broader engineering organization. This role is a strategic partner to Overtur Product Management, ensuring proper preparation for upcoming initiatives and attention to active initiatives are balanced and the delivery team has what it needs to succeed. Futuristic thinking and ability to position platforms in a way to scale and grow is critical. *Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.***Hybrid:**At Allegion, we are driven by a bold vision: redefining safety while empowering our employees to thrive. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values innovation, purpose, and excellence. This role offers the benefits of our dynamic hybrid work model, combining in-person collaboration for meaningful moments with the flexibility of remote work. Since hybrid arrangements can vary based on the needs of the individual, team and business, your talent acquisition partner will provide specific hybrid details about this role. We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and building meaningful connections, ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support needed to excel in any environment. Together, we’ll unlock your potential and create a lasting impact. While this is the current structure and we currently have no plans to change, we reserve the right to make changes to the hybrid schedule as needed at the Company’s discretion.**What You Will Do:****Systems Engineering*** Lead the Software Systems Engineering competency for one or more software products.* Lead requirements management activities over the development lifecycle for one or more complex software systems.* Own technical reviews and on-time completion of deliverables. Perform complex analyses. Design, test, and debug software with support.* Maintain a groomed backlog that matches business priorities and technical requirements, and balances new features, technical debt, and defect resolutions. **Project Delivery*** Collaborate within a project team to design and develop creative solutions aligned with company objectives* Partner with colleagues across Engineering, Product Management, and Test competencies to keep work aligned* Lead the triage and resolution of defects, including identifying the root cause and confirming the best fix **Champion the secure software development lifecycle process*** Lead a cross-disciplinary team in adopting Global Software Solutions’ secure software development processes* Champion and tailor secure software development lifecycle processes to meet the needs of the project and identify process improvement opportunities* Accurately estimate level of effort for moderately complex tasks and communicate sources of uncertainty **Technical leadership*** Anticipate, identify, communicate, and mitigate risks across software solutions* Actively contribute to best practices within the Software Systems Engineering competency, including mentoring colleagues and introducing new approaches and tools* Have technical oversight responsibilities that extend beyond the typical ‘engineering’ role* Interface with management, and maintain partnerships and visibility across the organization**What You Need to Succeed:*** Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience (Required)* 8-15+ years of experience in software systems, systems engineering, product ownership, or related roles (Required)* Demonstrated mastery of systems engineering over the development lifecycle of complex systems, including: requirements elicitation & management, backlog ownership, defect triage, technical tradeoffs, cross functional collaboration, and communication of complex topics with technical and non-technical audiences (Required)* Demonstrated experience in software architecture, design, development, and testing to deliver hardware-software integrated products. (Required)* Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence other teams without direct authority. (Required)* Demonstrated ability to review cross-functional deliverables, providing feedback and understanding interdependencies with software systems engineering work. (Required)* Deep empathy for the users and other stakeholders to guide product development decisions including requirements, tradeoffs, designs, and testing (Required)* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate impact and risk (Required)* Skilled in multiple technologies. Solid domain knowledge and ability to contribute to architecture, performance, and design tradeoff decisions (Preferred)* Demonstrated experience leading other systems engineers to deliver work on time and at the appropriate level of detail (Preferred)* Experience in security, access control, IoT, or connected products (Preferred)* This role is based out of our Indianapolis office under a hybrid model, requiring 3 days of onsite presence per week to foster team collaboration and connection. **Why Work for Us?****Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:*** You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.* You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.* You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!* You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the **Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award** for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential. **What You’ll Get from Us:*** Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”* Unlimited Paid Time Off* A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period* Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses* Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses* Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury* Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage* Tuition Reimbursement* Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn monetary rewards* Employee Discounts through *Perks at Work** Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”* Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching **Apply Today!**Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!