Software Development Manager Jobs in Johnson City, NY

Join Our Leadership Team as a Senior Software Development Engineering Manager!

The Role:
We are seeking a forward-thinking and accomplished Software Development Engineering Manager to lead the design and delivery of innovative embedded software and IoT solutions. This is your opportunity to drive technical strategy and lead a talented team building the technologies powering the future of material handling.

As the Software Development Engineering Manager, you will own the strategic direction and execution of high-impact software development initiatives across embedded systems, telematics, and IoT-enabled products. You'll lead multi-disciplinary teams, partner with senior leaders, and influence the architecture and performance of foundational technologies.

This leadership role requires a visionary with strong engineering credentials, a passion for innovation, and a proven ability to deliver results through collaboration, mentorship, and technical excellence.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Lead the design and development of real-time embedded applications, telematics systems, and IoT software platforms.
• Architect scalable solutions that drive performance, reliability, and product innovation.
• Serve as the principal technical resource and thought leader in software development strategy and system integration.

• Program & Resource Management

• Direct major technical programs across internal and third-party teams, ensuring milestones, quality, and cost targets are achieved.
• Oversee software team capacity planning, resource loading, and project portfolio execution.
• Monitor program health for schedule, risk, technical soundness, and field performance.

• Talent & Team Development

• Mentor senior developers and build a high-performing, collaborative engineering culture.
• Partner with HR and training teams to design technical career paths and development opportunities.
• Develop outsourcing strategies with procurement to expand capacity and capabilities.

• Process & Collaboration

• Lead improvements to software development life cycle, tools, and third-party engagement processes.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships with engineering, operations, finance, and supply chain teams.
• Champion agile and modern development practices across teams.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 12+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Deep technical expertise in embedded software development (C, C++).
• Proven experience building scalable, reusable software architectures.
• Strong background in using development and tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Jama, Bitbucket, GIT).
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional projects in R&D or product engineering.
• Experience with business case development, budgeting, and risk management.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to build and manage high-performing internal teams and external vendors.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

What Sets You Apart:

• MBA or advanced technical degree.
• PMP Certification.
• Experience mentoring senior engineers and developing technical leadership pathways.
• Track record of delivering scalable, market-ready products in industrial, automotive, or IoT domains.

Where and When You'll Work:

• This position is based on-site at our Greene, New York location, where you'll collaborate closely with your team in a dynamic workplace.

Compensation & Benefits Package:

Salary: $152,360 - $195,052 per year. Compensation is based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.
Relocation: Relocation assistance may be available.

World Class Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Performance Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
• Best in class work culture!

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of "respect for people" and "continuous improvement". With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/careers

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