Software Engineering Manager

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next‑generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

Position Overview

The Software Manager is responsible for leading and managing a high‑performing team of software engineers. This role oversees the delivery of software projects, working closely with cross‑functional partners, including hardware, mechanical, systems engineering, lab/SQA, and product management. The Software Manager establishes effective development processes, drives engineering excellence, and ensures teams deliver high‑quality, reliable software on schedule. Additionally, this role provides strategic technical direction, aligning software architecture and capabilities with long‑term product roadmaps. The Software Manager plays a key role in shaping system‑level solutions, ensuring seamless integration across complex embedded platforms. This leader champions a culture of innovation, investing in both team capability and practices that elevate product performance and customer experience. The Software Manager is also expected to remain hands‑on, providing technical support through direct involvement in software design, development, debugging, and testing activities when needed.

In This Role, You Will

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of software products.
• Work closely with project management to build schedules, mitigate risks, and ensure releases meet scope, quality, and timeline expectations.
• Coordinate cross‑functionally with hardware, systems engineering, and test teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Guide architectural direction for embedded systems, ensuring scalable, maintainable, and reliable solutions.
• Lead design reviews, code reviews, and technical decision‑making.
• Champion rigorous engineering practices including static analysis, automated testing, CI/CD, and documentation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers to ensure high performance, engagement, and growth.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, identify skills gaps, and support professional development plans.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve development processes and ways of working.
• Support resource planning, budgeting, and hiring to meet organizational goals.
• Develop team roadmaps aligned with product and business objectives.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to SDLC and product roadmap.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Experience with version control, issue tracking, and collaborative development tools.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior leadership or team management experience.
• Experience managing cross‑site engineering teams.
• Experience with control algorithms (e.g., PID, feedforward control) and implementing control loops on embedded platforms.
• Experience with modelling, simulation, and algorithm development using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink or similar environments.
• Experience working in a V‑Model, Agile, or hybrid project environment.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with software architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with embedded communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, BLE) and connected systems.
• Experience developing safety‑critical control systems and complying with safety standards.

Working Conditions

Mostly office environment. May be required to perform field tests and evaluations aboard marine vessels. Lifting e.g. trolling motor.

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 competitive 401(k) 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.

Next is Now! We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process. Brunswick is committed to providing a workplace that offers equal employment opportunities based solely on merit. Therefore, discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status under applicable local, state or federal law is not tolerated.