Location: Fond du Lac WIWorkplace Category: HybridTravel Required: 10-15%Direct Reports: YesPay Range: 118,400 - 174,000Position Overview:As part of the talented Product Development & Engineering team, you will be responsible for leading the Application Software Engineering team that delivers Mercury's consumer-facing applications, firmware for the SmartCraft Connect Module, and IoT implementation supporting Mercury applications. This role leads a team of salaried engineers and software developers, including remote and on-site contributors, while coordinating priorities and deliverables across multiple teams. The Application Software Engineering Manager partners closely with Service, Marketing, IT, Sales, Category, and Embedded Software organizations and supports enterprise connectivity initiatives across Navico, Freedom Boat Club, and Brunswick Boat Group.
Essential Functions:Team Leadership and Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of salaried engineers and software developers, including a mix of remote and on-site contributors.
- Build and sustain a strong culture of personal growth, accountability, collaboration, and engineering excellence.
- Set clear priorities, remove obstacles, and help the team deliver high-quality software and firmware solutions aligned to business needs.
Software Delivery and Engineering Execution
Manage the prioritization and coordination of software deliverables across multiple teams and stakeholder groups.
Oversee delivery of Mercury consumer applications, SmartCraft Connect Module firmware, and IoT implementation supporting Mercury applications.
Apply Agile, SCRUM, HPPD, Waterfall, QA, project management, and Azure DevOps practices to improve planning, execution, quality, and visibility.
Ensure software development work supports embedded systems, application software, connectivity features, and integration needs across the Mercury product ecosystem.
Cross-Functional Partnership and Connectivity Initiatives
Partner closely with Category, Service, Marketing, IT, Sales, and Embedded Software teams to align technical deliverables with customer, dealer, product, and business requirements.
Support enterprise connectivity initiatives related to Navico, Freedom Boat Club, and Brunswick Boat Group.
Represent the Application Software Engineering team in cross-functional planning, issue resolution, and execution discussions.
Required Qualifications:- 10+ years of experience in software development and/or managing software developers, including experience with low-level C, C#, C++, and higher-level mobile or application engineering teams.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field; Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Firm understanding of microcontrollers, RTOS, embedded software, or closely related software systems.
- Knowledge of BLE and Wi-Fi technologies and related interface software.
- Knowledge of Azure IoT Hub and IoT implementation concepts.
- Strong background in quality assurance, project management, and/or Azure DevOps.
- Experience with Agile software development practices and working knowledge of Waterfall software development management.
- Experience in applying project management methodologies, with a strong background in HPPD and SCRUM.
- Ability to prioritize and coordinate deliverables across multiple teams and stakeholder groups.
- Forecast and manage group and project budgets
- Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and team-development skills.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience leading teams that deliver consumer applications, embedded firmware, IoT solutions, or connected product platforms.
- Experience supporting enterprise connectivity initiatives across multiple business units or partner organizations.
- Familiarity with boating, boats, engines, dealer activities, and the marine industry.
- Experience working with cross-functional partners such as Service, Marketing, IT, Sales, Category, and Embedded Software organizations.
- Advanced technical degree or additional software, project management, Agile, or cloud/IoT certifications.
The anticipated pay range for this position is 118,400 -174,00, annually.The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate's qualifications and the business context.
This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts and much more.Details about our benefits can be found here.
