Sr. Software Engineering Manager - Johnson Controls Building Solutions, spol. s r.o.

Senior Manager, Software Engineering
Location: Brno, CZ (Hybrid)

About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead a growing team of talented engineers within our Fire Detection Business Unit, developing state-of-the-art fire detection solutions used worldwide. This role requires a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise and proven experience managing complex software projects across the full technology stack—from hardware and embedded systems to end-user applications.

The position reports directly to the Sr. Director of Software Engineering and Software Quality Engineering for Fire Solutions and plays a critical role in delivering innovative, secure, and reliable products that protect lives and property globally.

What we offer:

• Financial benefits: 13th salary paid quarterly and 14th salary (annual bonus)
• Flexible working hours, 25 days of vacation, annual salary review, home office twice a week
• Cafeteria 18,000 CZK/year, meal vouchers, contribution to pension/life insurance, Multisport card, and more
• Modern offices in the Platinium building on Veveří Street
• Participation in exciting projects in a global technology leader environment

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of software engineers specializing in firmware, embedded systems, and communication technologies using C and C++.
• Full-Stack Oversight: Ensure architectural integrity and technical excellence across the entire stack—from hardware interfaces to cloud and end-user applications.
• Secure Development: Drive best practices for secure coding and collaborate closely with Global Product Security teams to ensure compliance with security standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Product Management, Program Management, SQA, and other engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate with Hardware Engineering for tight dependencies and integration.
• Partner with Program Management to meet scheduled milestones and deliverables.

Technical Oversight:

• Provide architectural guidance at both macro and micro levels.
• Solve complex technical challenges and guide design decisions.
• Agile Practices: Champion and guide the team in Scrum and Agile methodologies to improve efficiency and quality.
• Hands-On Tools Expertise: Utilize development tools such as GitHub and the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.) for effective project execution.
• Global Team Interaction: Collaborate with distributed engineering teams across multiple geographies.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Experience with certification authorities and approval processes is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

• 10+ years in software engineering with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in firmware and embedded systems development using C/C++.
• Proven ability to design and review software architecture across full stack.
• Hands-on experience with GitHub and Atlassian tools.
• Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience working with global teams and managing distributed projects.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to continuous learning.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and certification processes for embedded systems.
• Knowledge of communication protocols, IoT technologies, and secure software development practices.

Work Model

• Hybrid: Candidates must be able to work onsite in Brno, CZ, 3 days of the week.