Software Technical Manager - Intelligent Lighting Systems

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc; Philadelphia, Coopersburg (Philadelphia County, Lehigh County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Continuous education opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a seasoned Technical Manager in Philadelphia to lead the design and development of Intelligent Lighting Systems. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative products that integrate sensing technologies and cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in customer-facing software development and at least 2 years in a leadership role. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in the development of customer-facing software systems.
• Proven track record of shipping hardware-software integrated products.
• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership position.

Responsibilities

• Manage a cross-functional team of engineers to deliver high-performance solutions.
• Direct end-to-end development of cyber-physical systems for optimization.
• Lead and grow a team fostering a culture of excellence.
• Stay ahead of IoT industry trends to maintain product leadership.

Skills

Software Development Methodologies

Technical Leadership

Team Mentorship

IoT Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Manager to lead the design and development of our next-generation Intelligent Lighting Systems. In this role, you will lead cross-disciplinary teams to deliver new systems, products and features overseeing the seamless integration of sensing technologies, wireless protocols, and cloud-connected control software to deliver lighting solutions that are responsive, energy-efficient, and secure. We believe strongly that our products need to be more than just connected but provide precise, reliable, and responsive performance in real-world environments at scale.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership & Execution: Manage a cross-functional team of embedded firmware, software, and systems engineers to deliver high-performance intelligent lighting solutions.
• Technical Leadership: Direct the end-to-end development of cyber-physical systems, ensuring hardware and software components are optimized for performance and reliability.
• Team Mentorship: Lead and grow a team of engineers fostering a culture of technical excellence and customer‑centricity and quality.
• Strategic Vision: Stay ahead of industry trends in IoT, smart building standards and relevant technologies to ensure our intelligent lighting products remain market leading.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all degrees earned.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in the development of customer-facing software systems, with a proven track record of shipping hardware‑software integrated products. Minimum of 2 years in a leadership position.
• Leadership: Prior experience managing engineering teams, with the ability to balance technical debt, innovation, and strict hardware release deadlines.
• Technical Literacy: Strong understanding of software development methodologies and relevant development technologies.

Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people‑centric, technology‑driven organization. For more information, visit www.lutron.com.

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affluent Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.