Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Park Ridge, IL

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Position Overview:

This role exists to lead the system architecture, technical direction, and delivery of Navico's Android-based core services and SDK platform. The Team Tech Lead is responsible for hands-on development, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration across global teams. This role is pivotal in shaping the platform and framework layers above AOSP, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with future Android releases.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong architectural vision, and the ability to lead multi-site development efforts that span product, platform, and research initiatives.

Essential Functions:

Technical & Architectural Leadership

• Own and evolve the architecture of Navico's platform services and SDK, including launcher, settings, device management, data services, OTA, and more.

• Define and maintain modular, scalable, and testable architecture patterns that support long- term platform evolution and product reuse.

• Lead the design and implementation of framework layers that abstract and extend AOSP capabilities for Navico's hardware ecosystem.

• Ensure forward compatibility with upcoming Android versions and industry trends in embedded and automotive Android.

• Drive architecture reviews, technical design documentation, and system-level decision- making across teams.

Hands-On Development

• Actively contribute to codebases in Kotlin, Java, C/C++, Python, and embedded Android layers.

• Guide the team in adopting best practices in software design, testing, and performance optimization.

• Champion CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code for platform delivery.

Team & Project Leadership

• Direct management of a small team of software engineers.

• Mentor aglobally distributed teamof engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate withproduct management, UX, hardware, and validation teamsto align technical solutions with business goals.

• Supportmulti-site development strategies, ensuring consistency, code quality, and knowledge sharing across regions.

Security, Privacy & Compliance

• Define and enforcesecurity, privacy, and safety requirementsacross all platform layers.

• Ensure compliance withindustry standards and regulatory requirementsrelevant to embedded and connected systems.

Documentation & Communication

• Produce and maintainclear, comprehensive technical documentationfor internal and external stakeholders.

• Communicate architectural decisions and technical strategies effectively toengineering leadership and executive teams.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in a software development and software architecture role.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer engineering, computer science or related engineering field.

• Experience with Android, Android Automotive, services and SDK development.

• Knowledge of embedded software, CANBus, networking, cloud, mobile, hardware, ML.

• Proven leader of people that can get results and the best of people

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work with a global team/audience.

• Ability to meet deadlines; accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.

• Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization

• Ability to support corporate 5 C's program. Customer Satisfaction, Commercial Edge, Collaboration, Culture of Passion and Performance, and Credibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passion for boating or at least comfortable with product testing on boats.

• Experience with Atlasian, Android Studio, GCP, testrail, gherkin and cucumber or similar products.

• Experience with IOT connected and secure products and protocols - WiFi, BLE, CAN, NMEA.

• Formal management training.

Working Conditions:

• This is a hybrid role with a 3 day a week onsite expectation

• Some global traveling

The anticipated pay range for this position is $118,400 to $174,000, 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. 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.

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we'll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer valuable benefits including a pension plan with company match, health benefits, paid time off, a robust Wellness Program, and much more.In addition, we're proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Navico Group:

Navico Group is a stand-alone division of Brunswick, the world's largest recreational marine business.

Navico Group is the global leader in technology, systems and solutions for a variety of industries, from Marine & RV to Specialty Vehicles and beyond. Our broad portfolio consists of the industry's leading brands in Power Systems, Digital Systems, Fishing Systems, and Performance Components including Ancor, Attwood, B&G, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, C-MAP, CZone, Garelick, Lenco, Lowrance, Marinco, MotorGuide, Mastervolt, ProMariner, RELiON, Simrad and Whale.

Our team is committed and driven, every day, to be the most trusted supply partner to the marine and mobile industries...and beyond.