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Sr. Manager of Application Software

Carol Stream, IL💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-25

Core

Leading and scaling a multidisciplinary software organization to develop embedded, IoT, and cloud-connected solutions for commercial foodservice equipment and appliances.

Role type

Sr. Manager of Application Software (Technical Leadership & People Management)

Builds

Embedded Linux applications, IoT messaging/connectivity, secure device-to-cloud APIs, and customer-facing web portals for commercial appliances.

Domain

Industrial IoT, Foodservice Equipment, Embedded Systems, Cloud Services

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Software architecture & system design, Embedded Linux (C++/Qt), IoT protocols (MQTT, Wi-Fi, Ethernet), Cloud API integration, AI/ML integration, Agile/Scrum leadership, Team hiring & development, Budget & resource management, Security & compliance (SOC 2)

Preferred skills

Generative AI tool adoption (Copilot, Cursor), Industry 4.0 technologies, Predictive maintenance, Anomaly detection

Technologies

C++, Qt, Python, Java, MQTT, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Linux, GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor

Responsibilities

Define long-term software architecture strategy; Partner with Product, Marketing, and Hardware teams; Lead AI enablement and generative AI tool adoption; Manage departmental budgets and staffing; Ensure SOC 2 compliance and security best practices.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership

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