Supervisor Software Engineer

TK Elevator; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement plan with company 5%

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Life insurance and AD&D

Job summary

TK Elevator is seeking an experienced Supervisor Software Engineer in Atlanta, GA to lead an international team focused on embedded software for elevator systems. You will oversee the full software lifecycle, ensuring on-time delivery and minimal defects while coordinating with engineering leadership.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, CS, or related field, plus 5+ years in product development and 2+ years of leadership. Travel up to 15% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field required.
• Five years of experience in a technical product development position.
• Two years of experience managing people / leading teams.
• Experience developing embedded software systems and coding in C/C++ for embedded apps.
• Experience with source control (Git, Perforce) and bug tracking (Jira, FogBugz).
• Travel up to 15% nationally/internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead an international cross-functional team of engineers to develop and maintain embedded software for elevator systems.
• Oversee all phases of the software product lifecycle from requirements to maintenance.
• Ensure on-time delivery with full scope and no critical defects.
• Prioritize tasks, assign tickets, and review field support and bug resolution.
• Collaborate with engineering management and architects to assess feasibility and risks.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Git

Perforce

Jira

FogBugz

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Physics

Tools

Git

Perforce

Jira

FogBugz

Job description

What We Expect

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Atlanta, GA.

TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Supervisor Software Engineer in Atlanta, GA.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead an international and cross functional team of requirements engineers, software developers, and software testers to develop and maintain embedded software for elevator systems.
• Oversee all phases of the software product development lifecycle – requirements definition, implementation, testing, validation, and maintenance/field support.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, with full scope and no critical defects.
• Prioritize team member tasks and assign tickets to the team. Review, prioritize, and assign tickets related to field support and bug resolution.
• Work directly with the engineering manager, business leadership, chief engineers, software architects, and project management to assess feasibility, viability, and risks of proposed technical innovations or proposed product features in terms of functionality for new products and improving existing products.
• Proactively work with other team leads and managers to ensure projects and products meet business needs, are delivered on time, within budget, and have no critical defects.
• Work in an environment where tasks and priorities change regularly.
• Drive continuous improvement within the team.
• Work with the software architect to ensure designs are well architected and any code changes maintain the architecture.
• Provide regular updates to the engineering manager and project manager.
• Ensure team members have a clear understanding of overall project strategy, key business drivers, and project priorities.
• Ensure design standards and all applicable elements of development processes are applied. Develop and maintain source code.
• Support the engineering manager in delivery of the engineering budget and reporting against established KPI's.
• Support engineering manager in the monitoring of staff performance, the creation of individual development plans, conducting regular performance reviews, and supporting career path development.

Who We Are Looking For

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field required.
• Five years of experience required in a technical product development position.
• Two years of experience required managing people, building cohesive teams, and/or acting as a project team lead.
• Any experience required with: developing and maintaining embedded software systems; coding in C/C++ for embedded systems; defining and working within embedded software development processes; working with embedded systems over the full product life cycle (development, manufacturing/sustainment, end-of-life); source control management systems (i.e., Git, Perforce)
• Software ticketing and bug tracking systems (i.e., Jira, FogBugz); and with presenting data and product recommendations to engineering and marketing/sales management.
• Up to 15% national and international travel required.

Must have legal authority to work in the U.S. EEOE.

What We Offer

Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental medical plans
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Optional life and AD&D coverage
• Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
• Identity theft monitoring
• Pet insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.

Additional benefits include

• 15 days of vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
• Paid sick leave, per company policy
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)

Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.

Who We Are

With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. We ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TKE - move beyond.

Contact

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