Specialist Software Engineering BUILD Leadership Program

Socket.dev; Conyers (GA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental coverage

Vision plans

401K benefits

Commissions/incentive pay

Job summary

Acuity Inc. builds a two-year BUILD program that rotates early-career software engineers through frontend, backend, embedded, and DevOps. Participants gain broad business acumen and hands-on experience across functional areas with mentorship from senior leaders.

The program emphasizes strong learning agility, communication, ownership, and problem solving in a fast-paced environment. Employment starts July 12, 2027, with hybrid work in the United States.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science or a related degree is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and time‑management skills are required.
• Availability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%) is required.
• Leadership experience influencing change, people, and processes is highly preferred.
• Team‑oriented with a drive to take the initiative is highly preferred.
• Less than two years of related work experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Software Development across Front-end, Back-end, Embedded and DevOps areas.
• Participate in DevOps (CI/CD) and cloud software initiatives.
• Contribute to software quality assurance and test automation.
• Collaborate across rotations to build broad business acumen.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Leadership potential

Team orientation

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor of Science or Arts in Computer Science or related degree

Tools

React

C#

node.js

C++

DevOps

SRE

Job description

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Job Summary

The Acuity Inc. BUILD program is a two-year rotational experience that develops high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands‑on experience. BUILD participants rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon completion of BUILD, participants will have developed broad business understanding, functional expertise, and the professional skills needed to contribute in future career opportunities across Acuity.

BUILD is designed for early‑career talent who are curious, adaptable, and motivated to grow through hands‑on experience. Successful participants demonstrate strong learning agility, communication skills, ownership, critical thinking, and a willingness to seek feedback, solve problems, and contribute in a fast‑paced environment. BUILD participants are expected to take an active role in their development while building the business, professional, and technical skills needed for future career opportunities at Acuity.

This role starts employment on July 12, 2027 and works hybrid from the United States.

Build participants also participate in personal growth activities to enhance business acumen, including:

• Specialized onboarding for all participants to ensure integration into the organization and program.
• One‑on‑one mentorship from a Software Engineering leader for the duration of the program (and beyond).
• Social and networking events to forge connections with peers and leaders across the business.
• Frequent opportunities to collaborate with program peers to learn about various business processes and initiatives.
• Leadership report‑out meetings to share rotational learnings and performance reviews to identify strengths and areas for growth.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Software Engineering Specialists rotate within functional areas, combining individual interests with current business needs to explore areas including:

• Software Development:
• Front‑end (React or Similar)
• Back‑end (C#, node.js, etc)
• Embedded (C++, etc)
• Dev‑Ops & SRE (pipelines, containers and Services, observation)
• DevOps (CI/CD)
• Cloud Software, SRE
• Software Quality Assurance or Test Automation

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• A Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Artsin Computer Science or a related degree is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and time‑management skills are required.
• Availability to travel based on business needs (up to 20%) is required.
• Leadership experience influencing change, people, and processes is highly preferred.
• Team‑oriented with a drive to take the initiative is highly preferred.
• Less than two years of related work experience is highly preferred.

The range for this position is$68,900.00to$148,100.00 USD. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at [phone], and select option 4. Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

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