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An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Associate Engineering Manager !!

Location: Cardiff, UK

Job ID: 42768

An Associate Engineering Manager with a proven successful background in embedded system firmware development is required to lead one of several small Agile teams in our Krakow or Cardiff design centers. 

The successful candidate will lead a small feature-focused team of firmware engineers to develop new products and to sustain existing ones.

The candidate needs to be able to effectively manage their time between being a line manager, mentor and technical sole contributor. High ownership of delivery of issues, tasks and features is required against business objectives.

Role would equally suit those with team leadership experience or those with high potential looking to step up to the challenge – Support, mentoring and training will be provided appropriate to the candidate.

If this sounds like you keep on reading !

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS):

HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions. From cutting-edge readers, credentials and controllers, to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high-quality solutions. 

This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions.

As our Associate Engineering Manager, you’ll support HID’s success by:

• Responsibility for the development of new & existing PACS product solutions.
• Fluent in low level firmware development techniques.
• Direct line manager for a team of engineers, responsible for delivering business objectives on time and the development & growth of its people.
• High level of ownership to be able to drive multi-faceted issues/features till closure.
• Contributing to teams' agile processes from start to finish including: Scrum and Kanban management, deployment and testing methodologies, etc.
• Provide Scrum Master duties for the team within the SaFe framework. Where appropriate this can be delegated to a direct report.
• Working closely with the (Senior) Engineering manager to identify/implement opportunities for efficiency improvement within the development process.
• Working closely with key stakeholders from multiple departments to meet business objectives.
• Participate in management reviews when required, focused on the meeting of objectives.

What we will love about your background 

• Fluent with software version control.
• TDD Unit test approach.
• Good understanding and skills with CI/CD
• Solve security / SSDL related issues.
• Able to demonstrate experience with the FW/SW development progress.
• Able to demonstrate experience of writing cryptographic code for secure embedded systems.
• Experience in using agile processes and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Continuous Improvement)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Your Experience and Education include:  

• Engineering degree or equivalent or suitable experience.
• Minimum of 7+ years of related industry experience.
• Strong team-building skills and teamwork orientation; ability to coach, mentor and lead by example.
• Ability to verify product software requirements considering hardware capabilities.
• Able to understand, maintain and create designs for large size projects.
• Fluent in product embedded programming C & C#.
• Fluent in low level (as FW) or high level (as SW) development techniques.
• Experience in leading teams
• Smart Card ISO7816 and RFID ISO 14443/15593 protocols.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance.
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds.

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.