Position: General Manager - Software Engineering

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 15 - 18 years
About Us:

Schneider Electric is a leading innovator in Energies, committed to delivering top-notch solutions to our clients. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, cutting-edge technology, and dedication to continuous improvement. Channel partner Software R& D Team in India is responsible for designing, implementing, and delivering high-quality software to drive the selling of Schneider Electric products/solutions and services. You will be building and maintaining enterprise web applications that help our customers create efficient electrical networks and digital solutions.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead and mentor a team of talented software engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a passion for building high-quality software products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership:
• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify areas for growth and development.
• Recruit, interview, and onboard new team members.
• Technical Leadership:
• Define and maintain high engineering standards, best practices, and coding guidelines.
• Participate in technical design reviews and code reviews to ensure the quality and maintainability of the codebase.
• Drive technical innovation and explore new technologies to improve team efficiency and product quality.
• Project Management:
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Track project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
• Manage project budgets and resources effectively.
• Communication and Collaboration:
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, design, QA) to ensure alignment and smooth project execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Represent the engineering team in various meetings and forums.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Continuously evaluate and improve team processes and workflows.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve team productivity, efficiency, and morale.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends and technologies.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• 5+ years of experience as Software technical lead / architect.
• 3+ years of experience managing and mentoring software engineering teams.
• Strong technical expertise in Java/DotNet, JavaScript, Cloud Computing (AWS/Azure).
• Proven ability to lead and motivate high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in working on Electrical Domain is added advantage.

Primary Location

: IN-Karnataka-Bangalore

Schedule

: Full-time

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

International Mobility: This position may not provide visa and/or relocation support for international candidates

Schedule: Full-time
Req: 0098Z1