Senior Manager Software Engineering

Senior Manager, Software Engineering

As the Senior Manager, Software Engineering, you will lead and scale Clarios' global software engineering organization as a core within Embedded System Product Engineering. You will build and continuously develop the capabilities required to deliver high-quality, compliant, and scalable embedded software for safety-critical low voltage energy systems. You will drive the transition from project-based development towards a platform-oriented approach and ensure reliable execution of software delivery across all automotive programs, including SOP and field performance.

Your success will be defined by your ability to build a high-performing global organization, strengthen engineering discipline, and enable efficient, scalable software development across the portfolio.

• Lead, develop grow the global software engineering organization, including structure definition, leadership development, and capability build-up

• Build, scale, and integrate software engineering teams into a unified global organization

• Drive execution of software development across programs, alignment with product engineering and program requirements

• Own and enforce software development processes, standards, and governance aligned with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and ISO 21434 and Clarios' Governance

• Develop and introduce software platform, including configuration management, variant management, and lifecycle management

• Implement and operate modern development environments, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and integrated tool chains within the organization

• Define and track software KPIs to manage delivery performance, quality, and efficiency

• Lead software-related supplier and partner management, including sourcing inputs, technical governance, quality/performance management, and ensuring supplier deliverables comply with Clarios' processes and standards (ASPICE/ISO 26262/ISO 21434) across the full lifecycle.

• Ensure strong integration of software engineering into cross-functional development across systems, hardware, and product management

Required:

• 12+ years of experience in embedded software engineering within automotive environments, preferably safety-critical systems
• 5+ years of leadership managing and developing engineering organizations
• Proven experience in building and scaling global software engineering organizations across multiple regions and cultures
• Proven track record in delivering embedded software for automotive production programs, including SOP and field introduction
• Strong experience in battery management systems (BMS) and LV-Energy Systems or similar systems (e.g. power electronics control)
• Deep understanding of automotive standards including ASPICE (including assessments), ISO 26262, and ISO 21434
• Proven experience in developing software for safety-critical systems (ASIL C/D)
• Experience in developing or introducing software platforms in the context of product platforms, including modular architectures, reuse, and variant management
• Strong understanding of embedded system architectures and cross-functional system integration
• Experience in industrializing software, including release management, configuration management, and multi-program execution
• Experience with modern development environments, including CI/CD, automated testing (MiL, SiL, HiL), and integrated tool chains
• Proven ability to build engineering capabilities, including hiring, organizational design, and leadership development
• Experience in Tier 1 automotive suppliers or OEM environments strongly preferred.

What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by…