Software Engineering Manager

Role Overview

Genus PLC has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead a multi-domain software team building embedded firmware, HMI/SCADA systems, instrument applications, and cloud-connected mobile/web platforms for cutting-edge agricultural equipment. As part of the Biosystems Engineering R&D organization, you will drive technical vision, team growth, and delivery excellence across a full-stack, AI‑infused product portfolio.

The successful candidate is a forward‑thinking, strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of real‑time systems and modern application development. They rigorously evaluate possibilities, make pragmatic tradeoffs, and maintain a big‑picture perspective while driving innovation. This individual brings strong people leadership, takes ownership, and is a clear, influential communicator who builds effective relationships and partnerships across a dynamic, cross‑functional, multidisciplinary organization.

Energized by harnessing AI to accelerate engineering outcomes, they proactively identify and pursue opportunities to advance innovation within the R&D pipeline.

This is a hybrid role in the Windsor, WI area with a minimum requirement of three (3) days a week on site.

• Represent Software Engineering in cross‑functional R&D core teams delivering complete instrument and automation products.
• Lead a software organization spanning embedded firmware, HMI/SCADA, instrument control applications, and mobile/web platforms.
• Define and own the technical roadmap – architecture, platform strategy, AI integration, and shared services across domains.
• Partner with senior engineers and product management to translate customer, business, and regulatory requirements into actionable software backlogs and delivery plans.
• Drive Agile/Scrum execution across multiple work streams, maintaining clear visibility into status, quality metrics, risks, and deployment readiness.
• Provide hands‑on technical mentorship: performance management, coaching, career development, code review culture, and continuous feedback.
• Champion an AI‑augmented engineering practice – leveraging LLM‑assisted development, AI‑powered testing, automated code review, and data‑driven optimization where appropriate.
• Own the controlled software deployment lifecycle from lab to production floor, including versioned firmware release, over‑the‑air updates, and rollback strategies.
• Build and evolve CI/CD pipelines promoting automation, quality gates, containerized builds, and release‑driven deployment across embedded and application stacks.
• Lead adoption of strategic technologies, modern architectures, and best practices to keep the organization competitive.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, regulatory requirements (FDA, IEC 62304, ISO, GDPR/data privacy), security, and safety protocols.
• Uphold Genus core values, mission, and vision.

• A university degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a STEM discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional software development experience.
• A minimum of 3 years leading, managing, and growing teams of software engineers.
• Hands‑on experience in at least two of these domains:
  • Embedded systems / firmware / RTOS (C, C++, Rust)
  • HMI / SCADA / industrial automation / PLC integration
  • Web and/or mobile application development (React, Angular, Flutter, etc.)
  • Cloud‑connected / IoT instrument applications
  • Instrument control, agricultural technology, or biomedical device industry
• Agile/Scrum methodology with experience defining "Definition of Done" and delivery ceremonies.
• Proficiency in at least two languages including C/C++ and a modern language (Type Script, Python, Go, Java).
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into products or engineering workflows (LLM tooling, vision systems, predictive analytics, edge AI).
• Web framework experience:
  React, Angular, Vue, or equivalent.
• Mobile framework experience:
  Flutter, React Native, Swift, Kotlin.
• SCADA/industrial protocol experience:
  Modbus, OPC UA, BACnet, MQTT.
• Real‑time…