Senior Manager, Software Engineering

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

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Job Title: Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Location:

Waukegan, IL, US, 60085

Business Unit: Energy Conversion Solutions

Posting Date: Oct 1, 2026

Job Description:

About Us:

At AMETEK, we don’t just manufacture market-leading electronic instruments and electromechanical devices — we are using innovation to make the world a better place; technology to improve lives; and talent to solve challenges that matter.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will manage the Software Engineering team activities including architectural design, project management of R&D projects, firmware and software design that meet the cost, performance and timeliness requirements defined by AMETEK’s Business Unit (BU). Plan, implement and oversee software engineering strategies to support product roadmap.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct department activities to design new product platforms that will transition into strategic commercial products. Develop and ensure adherence to project timetables, unit cost targets and development budgets.
• Must work with sales management, sales representatives, customers, and end users to create “Best in Class” products for their applications.
• Directs and coordinates the work of Software engineers working on assigned projects.
• Follows Powervar’s product development process (Stage Gate)
• Manage DevOps systems including Git and CI/CD.
• Must maintain a close relationship with marketing and sales to understand the changing market requirements.
• Coordinates all third-party consultants and outside services utilized for Software product design activities.
• Participates in market studies and advises on architectural technologies, current and emerging.
• Manages the testing of all software products to ensure they are compliant with product expectations.
• Advises the leadership team on current state and future state technologies and trends.
• Represents the company as a customer contact regarding significant technical matters.
• Consults with R&D hardware engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software, and operation and performance requirements for overall system.
• Analyze software requirements to determine feasibility within time and cost constraints.
• Formulate and design software systems using OOA and OOD methods to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
• Software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software review, identification of code metrics, system risk analysis, software reliability analysis.
• Performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation.
• Support, maintain and document software functionality.
• Evaluate and identify new technologies for implementation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years leading a small to medium size software development group
• 5 years of experience with c, c++ in an embedded environment
• At least 3 years experience in JavaScript
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Embedded Linux
• Experience with Thread Synchronization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with C, C++, JavaScript, IoT, REST API, HTML, TCP/IP, Git, Windows, Linux and Embedded Linux.
• Ability to work with other disciplines such as Electrical and Mechanical engineering.
• Experience with Object Orientated Design and Analysis.
• Experience with developing and maintaining networked devices, including Wifi enabled devices.
• Must be familiar with Cybersecurity standards.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS), React.js and/or Node.js experience is a significant plus.
• Experience with FreeRTOS is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k), plus matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities

Additional Details:

Location Information:

This position is located in Waukegan, Illinois, approximately midway between Chicago and Milwaukee. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Waukegan offers year-round special events and an emphasis on the arts. The historic Genesee Theatre hosts touring Broadway shows, along with headliner comedians and musical shows. Waukegan also features award-winning golf courses, parks and recreation, as well as an active charter fishing fleet sailing out of Waukegan Harbor. This is a place where big-city amenities and small-town charm combine to create a community that is culturally rich, economically secure and family friendly.

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].