Software Engineering Manager for Cloud, DevOps & AI Daimler Truck North America

Abundant Code; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Company vehicle

401k with company match (8%)

4 weeks vacation + 13 holidays

Paid parental leave (8 weeks)

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for Cloud, DevOps & AI to lead the STEAM team and own the vision for a cross-functional IT portfolio. You’ll guide development across manufacturing, quality, and engineering domains, aligning business needs with secure, scalable cloud solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and the integration of AI-forward technologies within enterprise-grade DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, software engineering, or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading technical teams responsible for software development, cloud infrastructure, or related domains.
• Strong understanding of frontend and backend architectures and enterprise applications (Java/.NET).
• Experience with cloud security, IAM, and secure software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the STEAM team of software developers, engineers, and solution architects.
• Develop and maintain the STEAM technology roadmap with business stakeholders and IT leadership.
• Guide design, development, testing, and support of frontend and backend applications (Java/.NET).
• Drive DevOps frameworks for containerized apps with CI/CD and AI-forward tools.
• Establish observability with logs, metrics, dashboards, and alerts across apps and infra.

Skills

Leadership experience

Java and .NET

Cloud platforms

Observability

IT Service Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / CS / SE

Tools

Azure

AWS

CI/CD

Job description

Software Engineering Manager for Cloud, DevOps & AI Overview

Company Name Daimler Truck North America

Job Role Software Engineering Manager for Cloud, DevOps & AI

Qualifications Not specified

Category I

Job Type Full Time

Location Portland, OR, United States

Inside the Role

Join Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), where our vision is to keep the world moving by revolutionizing transportation through innovative technologies. The IT Operations and Specialty Vehicles department consistently challenges the status quo and drives digital transformation across people, products, and processes. We collaborate to deliver a digital blueprint for the future, spanning Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Specialty Vehicles—constantly redefining what’s possible. We move the world. As a Software Engineering Manager for Cloud, DevOps & AI, you will own the vision, strategy, planning, development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive IT portfolio that spans cross-functional domains. We partner predominantly with Manufacturing and Quality and collaborate with cross-functional teams across Truck Electronics, Engineering and Aftermarket to translate business needs into reliable technology that supports our products and operations. This position reports directly to the Head of IT – Operations & Specialty Vehicles at DTNA. If you excel in strategy, managing geographically distributed teams, business development, continuous improvement, and technology—and possess exceptional leadership qualities—you are the right candidate for this role.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $144,000 – $184,000 USD Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program; eligible for the use of a company vehicle; 401k company contribution with company match up to 8% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 – 7% depending on age.; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

Leading and Enabling a Creative and Innovative Team

Lead, coach, and develop the STEAM (Systems for Truck Electronics, Aftermarket, and Manufacturing) team of software developers, engineers, and solution architects. Set clear expectations, provide meaningful feedback, foster professional growth, and build a culture of innovation, collaboration, and shared accountability.

Strategic Leadership and Portfolio Planning

Develop and maintain the STEAM technology roadmap in partnership with business stakeholders and IT leadership. Balance new capabilities, operational support, technical debt, and modernization while clearly communicating priorities, risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs. Major projects will include scaling the manufacturing data factory layer, envisioning PLM for Manufacturing, establishing Vision AI technology frameworks, agentic quality intelligence, and 3D rendering, along with owning a suite of roughly 15 critical applications including diagnostic tools.

Software Engineering and Delivery

Guide the design, development, integration, testing, and support of frontend and backend applications, including Java and .NET systems. Establish consistent practices for code quality, automated testing, documentation, and release management. Support architecture and design decisions that improve maintainability, security, performance, and integration with related business systems.

Cloud first and AI first Philosophy

Lead the development of DevOps frameworks for containerized applications, leveraging CI/CD practices aligned with enterprise architecture and security standards. Drive adoption of AI-forward tools and emerging technologies to accelerate agentic capabilities.

Observability and Proactive Monitoring

Guide the use and support of observability tools. Establish monitoring, logging, dashboards, and actionable alerts that help teams understand application, infrastructure, and connectivity health.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Build strong cross-functional partnerships to align business and IT priorities, manage dependencies, and drive successful solution delivery.

Service Management and Continuous Improvement

Own the end-to-end lifecycle of applications and infrastructure within the STEAM portfolio, partnering with IT Service Management to drive operational readiness, incident and change management, and continuous improvement.

Resource Planning and Cost Management

Align team capacity and resources with strategic priorities, providing visibility into delivery needs and costs while optimizing cloud utilization and technology investments.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, especially in deploying cloud solutions and building products, is required
• At least three years of experience in group leadership, a supervisory role, or project leadership with proven experience managing teams
• Experience leading technical teams responsible for software development, software engineering, or cloud infrastructure, with the ability to coach employees and establish clear goals.
• Strong understanding of frontend and backend application architectures and experience delivering or supporting enterprise applications using Java and .NET.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, containerized applications, infrastructure as code, and automated software delivery practices.
• Knowledge of observability and operational troubleshooting, including the use of logs, metrics, dashboards, and alerts to improve service reliability.
• Experience managing technology priorities and delivery across multiple business stakeholders and IT teams.
• Working knowledge of IT Service Management practices, including incident, problem and change management.
• Understanding of secure software development, identity and access management, and cloud security practices.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical decisions, business implications, and tradeoffs to varied audiences.

An attached resume is required.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience supporting systems for truck electronics, engineering, manufacturing, or aftermarket operations in the commercial vehicle or automotive industry.
• Experience setting up a visionary AI-first approach to the SDLC and building agentic applications.
• Experience with any of the observability toolchains such as Splunk, ThousandEyes, Dynatrace, or Grafana, including establishing observability practices across applications and infrastructure.
• Experience modernizing enterprise applications and improving the operation of containerized workloads in cloud environments.
• Experience with agile delivery, DevOps practices, and measurable improvements in software quality and service reliability.
• Experience collaborating across a global organization and coordinating technology initiatives across business functions.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Schedule Type: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting‑edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all. That is what we are working toward – for all who keep the world moving.

U.S. Visa sponsorship available if you qualify under the following:

• Hold a valid existing Visa (L1A, L1B, L2, TN, H1B, H4 EAD, OPT EAD, CPT)
• Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa
• Those eligible for a TN Visa (Canadian or Mexican National working in an Engineering, Accounting or Scientific Technologist capacity with an aligning degree)
• Those eligible for an L-1 (inter-company) Daimler visa under the Corporate Blanket L-1 program would require at least one-year of qualifying experience in the last three years

Additional Information

Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

EEO – Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status. For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.