Software Engineering Director - Automated Software Solutions (onsite) at Johnson Controls in Glendale, WI | Kablio

Role

Description

ai development

agile methodologies

cloud optimization

devops ci/cd

architecture modernization

vendor management

Collaborate with building automation system Product Managers and Engineering teams to prioritize and refine system requirements.
Drive initial product development team effort toward high value development “inner loop” activities such as coding, solving problems, reviewing and debugging leveraging AI-powered Co-Pilots and Agents to further accelerate development
Actively listen to individual team members and managers to support their career journey.
Establish KPIs to measure performance and project success.
Implement best practices in agile methodologies and software lifecycles.
Monitor project health and proactively manage risk
Analyze Cloud-Hosting costs and define optimization opportunities.
Drive higher revenue share from services monetization
Stay updated on AI in Building Controls trends.
Accurately assess individual capabilities and limitations
Manage relationships with external vendors and partners to integrate their offerings and expertise.
Lead and inspire large global teams of software managers and engineers across engineering centers.
Simplify architecture, improve code maintainability, and reduce interdependency
Recruit and develop top talent for a diverse team.
Accountable for product functionality, performance, quality, compliance & team productivity.
Prioritize and focus engineering effort on differentiating features
Work with building automation system product leadership to prioritize and deliver technology roadmaps.
Drive adoption of cutting-edge tools and frameworks and develop a new approach to building technology workflow and lifecycle management
Manage relationships with internal partners including User Workflows, IT, and Cyber Security Experts.
Oversee complex software project planning and execution.
Work with product management, marketing, and sales teams to ensure alignment between engineering and market needs and Foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve seamless integration of engineering outputs into the business.
Promote a culture of quality, rigor, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Communicate across cultures to global teams for clear direction and clarity of roles and responsibilities.
Improve engineering R&D throughput and agile/AI-driven software product development approach
Improve coupling between product management, product engineering, and technology roles
Enhance R&D team productivity across related product development teams
Ensure compliance with regulatory, industry, and Cyber Security requirements.
Embed enhanced DevOps, CI/CD, and AI enhanced development methodologies to accelerate release cycles
Define and execute the software development and deployment strategy for our IOT edge, cloud-hosted, AI enabled software products.
Ensure quality assurance and robust testing processes. Drive automation across the value chain
Provide guidance for scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions. Modernize product software architecture and reduce technical debt

Requirements

cloud

devops

bas

agile

leadership

advanced degree

Familiarity with cloud computing, infrastructure, DevOps, and security practices.
Experience in developing Industrial Device Systems Platform Technology, etc.
Building Automation System (BAS) software product development experience
10-15 years in software engineering, with 5+ in senior leadership.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Expertise in software development practices and system architecture.
Bachelor’s or master’s in engineering, software or related field.
Advanced degrees (MBA, MS, or PhD)
Proven track record of managing large engineering teams and driving successful software product development, Automation and workflow optimization.
Understanding of the environmental systems and workflow activities with the software development expertise for these real world environments and technician workflows.
Hands-on experience with modern software development and engineering technologies.
Experience with Agile or similar development methodologies.
Strong knowledge of software engineering principles, processes, and tools.
Exceptional leadership and team-building skills.
Experience with managing geographically distributed teams.
Strategic thinker with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Experience in a fast-paced startup or large-scale enterprise environment.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1885

Year Founded

Pioneered the electric thermostat and launched the building controls industry.

2016

Year of Merger

Merged with Tyco International, expanding into fire protection and security.

$26.8B

Annual Revenue

Generates revenue across four global business segments.

Record Backlog

Project Demand

Maintains a strong backlog of digital and infrastructure projects.

Pioneered the electric thermostat, launching the building controls industry.
Evolved into a global leader in smart building systems through over a century of innovation.
Typical projects range from HVAC installations to integrated smart systems in hospitals, airports, stadiums, and data centers using their OpenBlue digital platform.
Expertise covers HVAC, fire detection and suppression, security systems, energy management, and facility services.
Earned LEED Platinum certification for its North American headquarters and supplied smart systems to landmarks like Burj Khalifa and Taipei 101.

Culture + Values

N/A – Johnson Controls does not publish an official list of culture or values under standardized headings on its public website or LinkedIn.

Environment + Sustainability

43.8% reduction

Emissions reduction

Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 43.8% since 2017 toward a 55% target by 2030.

56% reduction

GHG intensity

Achieved a 56% reduction in GHG intensity since 2017.

56% renewables

Global electricity

56% of global electricity was matched by renewables in 2024.

25% sites landfill-free

Manufacturing sites

23 manufacturing sites (25%) achieved zero-landfill in 2024.

Inclusion & Diversity

Double women leaders by 2026

Global Leadership Diversity Target

Aim to double women leaders globally and minority leaders in the U.S. within five years, initiative launched in 2021.

>100k global workforce

Community Volunteering Impact

Engaged global workforce of over 100,000 across 150+ countries, contributing over 61,000 volunteer hours in 2023.

Includes diversity targets in senior leaders’ performance metrics tied to compensation.
Partnerships with HBCUs to develop next-gen sustainable building leaders through scholarships and education initiatives.
Increased spend with women- and minority-owned businesses as part of supplier sustainability and inclusion goals.

Articles

Media Contact

Privacy and Trust Center

Investor & Media Contacts (SEC filing)

Role

Description

ai development

agile methodologies

cloud optimization

devops ci/cd

architecture modernization

vendor management

Collaborate with building automation system Product Managers and Engineering teams to prioritize and refine system requirements.
Drive initial product development team effort toward high value development “inner loop” activities such as coding, solving problems, reviewing and debugging leveraging AI-powered Co-Pilots and Agents to further accelerate development
Actively listen to individual team members and managers to support their career journey.
Establish KPIs to measure performance and project success.
Implement best practices in agile methodologies and software lifecycles.
Monitor project health and proactively manage risk
Analyze Cloud-Hosting costs and define optimization opportunities.
Drive higher revenue share from services monetization
Stay updated on AI in Building Controls trends.
Accurately assess individual capabilities and limitations
Manage relationships with external vendors and partners to integrate their offerings and expertise.
Lead and inspire large global teams of software managers and engineers across engineering centers.
Simplify architecture, improve code maintainability, and reduce interdependency
Recruit and develop top talent for a diverse team.
Accountable for product functionality, performance, quality, compliance & team productivity.
Prioritize and focus engineering effort on differentiating features
Work with building automation system product leadership to prioritize and deliver technology roadmaps.
Drive adoption of cutting-edge tools and frameworks and develop a new approach to building technology workflow and lifecycle management
Manage relationships with internal partners including User Workflows, IT, and Cyber Security Experts.
Oversee complex software project planning and execution.
Work with product management, marketing, and sales teams to ensure alignment between engineering and market needs and Foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve seamless integration of engineering outputs into the business.
Promote a culture of quality, rigor, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Communicate across cultures to global teams for clear direction and clarity of roles and responsibilities.
Improve engineering R&D throughput and agile/AI-driven software product development approach
Improve coupling between product management, product engineering, and technology roles
Enhance R&D team productivity across related product development teams
Ensure compliance with regulatory, industry, and Cyber Security requirements.
Embed enhanced DevOps, CI/CD, and AI enhanced development methodologies to accelerate release cycles
Define and execute the software development and deployment strategy for our IOT edge, cloud-hosted, AI enabled software products.
Ensure quality assurance and robust testing processes. Drive automation across the value chain
Provide guidance for scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions. Modernize product software architecture and reduce technical debt

Requirements

cloud

devops

bas

agile

leadership

advanced degree

Familiarity with cloud computing, infrastructure, DevOps, and security practices.
Experience in developing Industrial Device Systems Platform Technology, etc.
Building Automation System (BAS) software product development experience
10-15 years in software engineering, with 5+ in senior leadership.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Expertise in software development practices and system architecture.
Bachelor’s or master’s in engineering, software or related field.
Advanced degrees (MBA, MS, or PhD)
Proven track record of managing large engineering teams and driving successful software product development, Automation and workflow optimization.
Understanding of the environmental systems and workflow activities with the software development expertise for these real world environments and technician workflows.
Hands-on experience with modern software development and engineering technologies.
Experience with Agile or similar development methodologies.
Strong knowledge of software engineering principles, processes, and tools.
Exceptional leadership and team-building skills.
Experience with managing geographically distributed teams.
Strategic thinker with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Experience in a fast-paced startup or large-scale enterprise environment.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1885

Year Founded

Pioneered the electric thermostat and launched the building controls industry.

2016

Year of Merger

Merged with Tyco International, expanding into fire protection and security.

$26.8B

Annual Revenue

Generates revenue across four global business segments.

Record Backlog

Project Demand

Maintains a strong backlog of digital and infrastructure projects.

Pioneered the electric thermostat, launching the building controls industry.
Evolved into a global leader in smart building systems through over a century of innovation.
Typical projects range from HVAC installations to integrated smart systems in hospitals, airports, stadiums, and data centers using their OpenBlue digital platform.
Expertise covers HVAC, fire detection and suppression, security systems, energy management, and facility services.
Earned LEED Platinum certification for its North American headquarters and supplied smart systems to landmarks like Burj Khalifa and Taipei 101.

Culture + Values

N/A – Johnson Controls does not publish an official list of culture or values under standardized headings on its public website or LinkedIn.

Environment + Sustainability

43.8% reduction

Emissions reduction

Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 43.8% since 2017 toward a 55% target by 2030.

56% reduction

GHG intensity

Achieved a 56% reduction in GHG intensity since 2017.

56% renewables

Global electricity

56% of global electricity was matched by renewables in 2024.

25% sites landfill-free

Manufacturing sites

23 manufacturing sites (25%) achieved zero-landfill in 2024.

Inclusion & Diversity

Double women leaders by 2026

Global Leadership Diversity Target

Aim to double women leaders globally and minority leaders in the U.S. within five years, initiative launched in 2021.

>100k global workforce

Community Volunteering Impact

Engaged global workforce of over 100,000 across 150+ countries, contributing over 61,000 volunteer hours in 2023.

Includes diversity targets in senior leaders’ performance metrics tied to compensation.
Partnerships with HBCUs to develop next-gen sustainable building leaders through scholarships and education initiatives.
Increased spend with women- and minority-owned businesses as part of supplier sustainability and inclusion goals.

Articles

Media Contact

Privacy and Trust Center

Investor & Media Contacts (SEC filing)