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At Emerson, our passion is creating the innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. We are looking for a **Director of Software Development** in Austin, TX, who will lead Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and develop innovative Process Control software and firmware that are part of the award winning DeltaV Distributed Control System, our flagship distributed process control system used by top companies in chemical, life sciences and energy industries.

This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in software engineering and large-scale software delivery. The ideal leader has a strong foundation in Agile principles and the ability to drive successful products at-scale, in order to oversee the end-to-end development process and ensure technical excellence, organizational efficiency, and cross-team collaboration, resulting in high-quality delivery. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

+ Lead and oversee the site’s software and firmware development teams, encouraging a culture of innovation and delivery

+ Contribute to the increase in the department’s value delivery through a combination of processes, personnel, and automation that drives improved productivity in the development of our products

+ Participate in the definition of technical vision, strategy and roadmap, then implement them

+ Ensure high performance and accountability through leading a multi-functional team comprising software development managers and ART leadership

+ Cultivate an innovative environment that encourages openness, collaboration and professional growth

+ Work with other department leaders to optimize team and cross-site performance

+ Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and define outstanding processes

+ Stay knowledgeable about tools, methods, relevant trends and technologies for software and firmware development

Who Are You

You drive vision and purpose by translating organizational strategy into compelling direction that inspires your managers and leaders to achieve bold outcomes, communicating with clarity across all levels. You are a leader who builds high performing teams that unite behind shared goals. You readily distinguish between what’s relevant and what’s unimportant to make sense of ambiguous situations. You instill and sustain organization-wide energy to show what is possible and encourage teams to deliver exceptional results.

For This Role, You Will Need:

+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, plus at least 10 years of relevant experience

+ 5+ years of leadership experience in software or firmware development

+ Proven experience leading multiple development teams in a large-scale software/hardware environment

+ A background in understanding the technologies, tools, and processes in development, testing and maintenance of software systems

+ Demonstrated abilities in leading and driving performance

+ Excellent leadership, communication and partner management skills

+ Strong background in Agile software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or other frameworks)

+ Willingness and ability to work flexible hours to collaborate with both local and remote sites

+ Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

+ Knowledge or experience in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or other large-scale Agile frameworks

+ Deep understanding of software architecture, embedded firmware development, DevOps, and CI/CD standard processes.

+ Experience with AI/ML, IoT or edge computing in process control applications

+ Strong understanding of cybersecurity and compliance in industrial software

+ Experience with industrial automation products or technologies

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow! We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Learn more about our Culture & Values (https://www.emerson.com/en-us/about-us/living-our-purpose) .

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WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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**Requisition ID** : 25020856

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.