Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager (Smart Building Platform)

Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineering Manager

Department: Technology

Reports to: CTO

Required experience: 10+ years.

Location: Ahmadabad, India-Remote

Company Introduction

Genea was built on a foundation of listening to and serving our commercial real estate customer s needs, starting with our flagship Overtime HVAC product. Over the years, we ve earned the trust and loyalty of 21 of the top 25 largest commercial real estate companies in the US and continue to prove our value to them every day. Our clients depend on us to develop value-added technology solutions to solve other pain points in their operations. We have grown our product portfolio to serve the complex and expanding needs of property teams.

Genea is a family of solutions designed to improve commercial real estate operations through cutting-edge technology. Revolutionize access control, streamline overtime HVAC, and economize submeter billing. Our host of cloud-based, automated solutions are built to cut costs, reduce admin times, and maximize the tenant experience.

Experiencing enormous growth with aggressive expansion plans, Genea is expanding a Software Development and Operations center in India and is looking for dynamic engineering leaders, who can become part of this already successful growth story, and partner in creating a world class team and products.

We are fully remote since pre-COVID times. Were US-based, with a development centre in Ahmedabad, India.

Why Youll Love This Role (Job Overview)

As a Engineering Manager at Genea, you will play a pivotal role in setting the strategic direction for Geneas Smart Building Platform, encompassing BMS Systems, HVAC, Meters, Tenant Billing, Energy Analytics, ESG Tracking, Physical Security and much more. Working closely with other Product stakeholders, you will help identify, design, develop, and deliver technical solutions that delight our customers. You will provide both technical and thought leadership to the engineering team, striving for continuous improvement in our products, technologies, and processes. This role balances research/development and team building equally. If you thrive on the challenges of building high-performing distributed systems, including technologies like IoT, Big Data, AI, then this position might be perfect for you. You will join a team of skilled and committed Genea members dedicated to delivering the highest quality software and ensuring customer satisfaction.

As An Active Member Of Our Team, You Will

Leadership Strategy

• Oversee software development projects, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps and company objectives.
• Drive engineering strategy, architecture, and execution to scale backend systems efficiently.
• Guide and mentor a large engineering team, fostering alignment, innovation, and a "getting things done" attitude.
• Lead technology decisions in IoT devices, microservices, event-driven architectures, and big data solutions.
• Host architecture discussions and design reviews to ensure best practices and scalability.

Technical Excellence Execution

• Maintain high code quality, scalability, maintainability, and readability.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain robust, high-performance software in C#, .NET Core, JavaScript, C/C++, Docker, and Git.
• Deliver RESTful APIs and microservices with best-in-class design and performance.
• Implement detailed test plans and automated testing to ensure product reliability.
• Integrate IoT devices with Building Management Systems (BMS) / HVAC Controls using BACnet/Modbus protocols.

Agile Team Management

• Lead SCRUM teams, driving sprint planning, effort estimation, and execution.
• Oversee team progress and sprint execution, ensuring timely delivery of features and technical debt resolution.
• Implement data-driven metrics and assessments for engineering and operational excellence.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence through coaching and mentorship.

Innovation Future-Forward Thinking

• Drive RD initiatives, integrating AI/ML into products and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) for enhanced efficiency.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and business stakeholders to translate ideas into scalable solutions.

What We Are Looking For

• Education Experience
• Bachelor s degree in computer science (CS), Electrical/Electronics Engineering (EE), or related field
• 10-15+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Proven ability to lead projects independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with BMS ecosystem through communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, M-Bus and MQTT
• Understand overall functionality of the HVAC systems (Central Plant, AHU, Unitary controls, etc.)
• Experience with specific BAS platforms such as Siemens Desigo, Johnson Controls Metasys, Honeywell Niagara, Distech, etc.
• Technical Expertise
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design (OO), algorithms, and data structures.
• Experience with IoT and data-intensive applications.
• Deep knowledge of Linux systems.
• Hands-on expertise with Containers (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD, and feature flagging.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and rapid iterative development.
• Technical expertise with Tridium Niagara platform will be added advantage.
• Problem-Solving Leadership
• Ability to solve complex problems with holistic approaches.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and pragmatic mindset.
• Strong sense of ownership, delivering high-quality, high-performance solutions.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating directly with clients to gather feedback and solve real-world challenges.
• Communication Collaboration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills able to articulate complex technical topics clearly.
• Experience working in remote/distributed teams, effectively engaging both internal and external stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) and ability to guide teams through planning, development, and rollout using industry-best Agile practices.

Team Management

• Leadership Mentorship - Guide, mentor, and develop engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and accountability.
• Operational Excellence - Implement Agile best practices, set clear goals, and drive a data-driven approach to optimize team performance and execution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with Product, Design, and Business stakeholders to align engineering efforts with company objectives and ensure seamless coordination.

Perks Benefits:

Work Your Way: Enjoy a flexible working environment that suits your lifestyle.

Time Off: 24 days of PTO and 10 holidays to unwind and pursue your passions.

Comprehensive Leave Options: Including maternity, paternity, adoption, wedding, and bereavement leaves to support you during important life events.

Health Safety First: Benefit from family health insurance and personal accident coverage beyond your CTC.

Top Workplace Honors: Celebrated as a Top Workplace from 2021 to 2023.

Balanced Workweek: Embrace a balanced life with our 5-day work schedule