Lead Software Systems Engineer - Indianapolis, IN at Allegion

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures. Carmel IN 11819 Pennsylvania Lead Software Systems Engineer - Indianapolis, IN The Lead Software Systems Engineer drives the software systems engineering work for a complex project. This role owns requirements management and backlog maintenance, while communicating with cross-functional partners and management. This role influences the requirements of other teams, anticipates cross-functional risk, and tailors our secure software development practices to fit each initiative. Possessing broad technical and domain knowledge, the Lead Software Systems Engineer contributes improvements in architecture, features, deployment, and system performance beyond code. They identify opportunities to impact costs, schedules, and commitments by understanding the broader engineering organization. This role is a strategic partner to Overtur Product Management, ensuring proper preparation for upcoming initiatives and attention to active initiatives are balanced and the delivery team has what it needs to succeed. Futuristic thinking and ability to position platforms in a way to scale and grow is critical. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position. Hybrid: At Allegion, we are driven by a bold vision: redefining safety while empowering our employees to thrive. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values innovation, purpose, and excellence. This role offers the benefits of our dynamic hybrid work model, combining in-person collaboration for meaningful moments with the flexibility of remote work. Since hybrid arrangements can vary based on the needs of the individual, team and business, your talent acquisition partner will provide specific hybrid details about this role. We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and building meaningful connections, ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support needed to excel in any environment. Together, we’ll unlock your potential and create a lasting impact. While this is the current structure and we currently have no plans to change, we reserve the right to make changes to the hybrid schedule as needed at the Company’s discretion. What You Will Do: Systems Engineering Lead the Software Systems Engineering competency for one or more software products. Lead requirements management activities over the development lifecycle for one or more complex software systems. Own technical reviews and on-time completion of deliverables. Perform complex analyses. Design, test, and debug software with support. Maintain a groomed backlog that matches business priorities and technical requirements, and balances new features, technical debt, and defect resolutions. Project Delivery Collaborate within a project team to design and develop creative solutions aligned with company objectives Partner with colleagues across Engineering, Product Management, and Test competencies to keep work aligned Lead the triage and resolution of defects, including identifying the root cause and confirming the best fix Champion the secure software development lifecycle process Lead a cross-disciplinary team in adopting Global Software Sol