Senior Manager Software Engineering

Clarios; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision care

401(k) savings plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering in Glendale, Wisconsin, to lead and scale its global software engineering organization. You will develop capabilities to deliver high-quality embedded software for safety-critical systems.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of automotive experience, strong leadership in building global teams, and a deep understanding of standards like ASPICE and ISO 26262. The role involves significant responsibilities in software development execution and cross-functional integration.

Competitive benefits including medical coverage and 401(k) matching available from the start of employment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in embedded software engineering within automotive environments.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering organizations.
• Experience in developing software for safety-critical systems (ASIL C/D).

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the global software engineering organization.
• Drive execution of software development across automotive programs.
• Own software development processes aligned with automotive standards.

Skills

Embedded software engineering

Leadership development

Automotive standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262)

Battery management systems

Software platform development

Job description

Overview

As the Senior Manager, Software Engineering, you will lead and scale Clarios’ global software engineering organization as a core within Embedded System Product Engineering. You will build and continuously develop the capabilities required to deliver high-quality, compliant, and scalable embedded software for safety-critical low voltage energy systems. You will drive the transition from project-based development towards a platform-oriented approach and ensure reliable execution of software delivery across all automotive programs, including SOP and field performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and grow the global software engineering organization, including structure definition, leadership development, and capability build-up.
• Build, scale, and integrate software engineering teams into a unified global organization.
• Drive execution of software development across programs, aligning with product engineering and program requirements.
• Own and enforce software development processes, standards, and governance aligned with ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and Clarios’ Governance.
• Develop and introduce a software platform, including configuration management, variant management, and lifecycle management.
• Implement and operate modern development environments, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and integrated toolchains.
• Define and track software KPIs to manage delivery performance, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead software-related supplier and partner management, including sourcing inputs, technical governance, quality/performance management, and ensuring supplier deliverables comply with Clarios’ processes and standards across the full lifecycle.
• Ensure strong integration of software engineering into cross-functional development across systems, hardware, and product management.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in embedded software engineering within automotive environments, preferably safety-critical systems.
• 5+ years of leadership managing and developing engineering organizations.
• Proven experience in building and scaling global software engineering organizations across multiple regions and cultures.
• Proven track record in delivering embedded software for automotive production programs, including SOP and field introduction.
• Strong experience in battery management systems (BMS) and LV-Energy Systems or similar systems (e.g., power electronics control).
• Deep understanding of automotive standards including ASPICE, ISO 26262, and ISO 21434.
• Proven experience in developing software for safety-critical systems (ASIL C/D).
• Experience in developing or introducing software platforms in the context of product platforms, including modular architectures, reuse, and variant management.
• Strong understanding of embedded system architectures and cross-functional system integration.
• Experience in industrializing software, including release management, configuration management, and multi-program execution.
• Experience with modern development environments, including CI/CD, automated testing (MiL, SiL, HiL), and integrated toolchains.
• Proven ability to build engineering capabilities, including hiring, organizational design, and leadership development.
• Experience in Tier 1 automotive suppliers or OEM environments strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire.
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts.
• Parental and caregiver leave programs.
• Paid time off, flexible spending, short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership.
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.