Senior Manager / Director – Industrial Automation – Software Development

Location: Pune

Experience: 15+ Years

Industry: Industrial Automation / Embedded Systems

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager / Director to lead software development for Industrial Automation products . The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background in C++, Embedded Systems and product development , along with proven experience in leading engineering teams and delivering complex software products.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the software development and engineering function for industrial automation products.
- Manage and mentor C++ and Embedded Software development teams .
- Own the complete software development lifecycle from requirements and architecture to development, integration and release.
- Provide technical leadership in C++ programming, embedded systems and real-time software .
- Drive product architecture, design reviews, coding standards and engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Hardware, QA and Systems teams for successful product delivery.
- Define technical roadmaps and drive modernization of existing products.
- Manage project planning,



resource allocation, delivery timelines and technical risks.
- Ensure high-quality, scalable and reliable software solutions for industrial applications.
- Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools and engineering practices.

Mandatory Skills
- Strong experience in C++ development .
- Robust background in Embedded Systems / Embedded Software .
- Experience in Industrial Automation / Control Systems .
- Strong understanding of software architecture and product development .
- Proven experience in team management and technical leadership .
- Experience managing large-scale software development projects.

Good to Have
- Experience with PLC, SCADA, HMI or Industrial Control Systems .
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC UA, CAN or Ethernet/IP .
- Experience with Linux/RTOS, Git, CI/CD and Agile methodologies .
- Exposure to cloud, IoT or connected industrial products.

Education BE/B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation or a related engineering discipline .

📌 Senior Manager / Director – Industrial Automation – Software Development (Pune)
🏢 Populace World Solutions
📍 Pune