Software Technical Manager - Intelligent Lighting Systems

Lutron Electronics; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutron Electronics is seeking a seasoned Technical Manager in Philadelphia to lead the design and development of cutting-edge Intelligent Lighting Systems. This position involves managing cross-disciplinary teams, directing the development of cyber-physical systems, and mentoring engineers. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in customer-facing software systems and a strong understanding of development technologies. Lutron offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a cross-functional team to deliver high-performance intelligent lighting solutions.
• Direct end-to-end development of cyber-physical systems.
• Lead and grow a team of engineers fostering technical excellence.
• Stay ahead of industry trends to ensure market-leading products.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Technical Leadership

Team Mentorship

Technical Literacy

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, view our website at www.lutron.com.

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