Sr. Software Engineering Manager

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 Platinia 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. #LI-EG1 Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we've been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world's largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.