Rockwell Automation

Senior Manager, Firmware & Software Development

Rockwell Automation$120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in relevant field.
  • Legal authorization to work in the US (no sponsorship available).
  • Ability to travel internationally up to 10% of the time.
  • Typically requires 8+ years of leadership experience in a matrixed environment.
  • Preferred degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Firmware, Software, and DevSecOps teams.
  • Deliver motor control solutions with Matlab/Simulink.
  • Oversee system firmware development in C/C++ and ensure functional safety compliance.
  • Develop desktop applications using C# and guide web application design with Angular and .NET.
  • Manage CI/CD pipelines and enforce secure development practices.

Benefits

  • Health, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Flexible work schedule to accommodate personal life.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

Join us as Senior Manager, Firmware/Software Development: You will lead a team in developing world-class variable frequency drive solutions that push the boundaries of innovation and expand human possibilities. You will have opportunities to influence secure product architecture and embedded cybersecurity for global OT systems.

You will report into the Campus Manager of Rockwell Automation's global headquarters for variable frequency drive development.

Your Responsibilities:

You will lead teams in three different areas: Firmware, Software, and DevSecOps.

Firmware Development
  • Deliver motor control solutions using Matlab/Simulink.
  • Oversee system firmware development in C/C++.
  • Implement security measures aligned with IEC 62443.
  • Ensure compliance to functional safety standard IEC 61508.
  • Promote process discipline across development cycles.


Software Engineering
  • Lead development of desktop applications using C#.
  • Guide web application design using Angular and .NET.
  • Champion edge and cloud integration for scalable solutions.
  • Oversee mobile app development with Xamarin and MAUI.
  • Maintain security standards per IEC 62443.
  • Foster excellent UX design practices using tools like Figma.


DevSecOps Leadership
  • Manage CI/CD pipelines for GitHub and Azure.
  • Enforce secure development practices following IEC 62443.
  • Ensure robust infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and disaster recovery readiness.


Soft Skills:
  • Manage annual budgets to support organizational goals.
  • Foster accountability within the team and providing guidance when needed.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and cultivate a culture that challenges the status quo.
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
  • Createan inclusive and collaborative environment where team members feel valued and have a high sense of belonging.


The Essentials - You Will Have:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
  • Legal authorization to work in the US is required- we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, not now or in the future, for this job opening.
  • Ability to travel, including internationally, up to 10% of time.


The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
  • Typically requires 8+ years of relevant leadership experience leading teams within a matrixed organization.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Prior experience in either software or firmware development.
  • Knowledge in Industrial Automation


What We Offer:
  • Health, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid Time off
  • Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
  • To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.


Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

About Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation works with investments in industrial automation and aids other businesses with automation technology strategy.

Rockwell Automation Careers

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Learn more about Rockwell Automation
Size
24,500 employees
Market Cap
$29.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
+4.2%
Revenue
$6.2 billion
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