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 Software Systems Engineer - Indianapolis, IN The Software Systems Engineer is responsible for turning stakeholder needs into clear, detailed, and testable Requirements for Allegion’s software products. As a Software Systems Engineer, you will capture and manage Requirements through the design lifecycle, tracing them to work items and test cases. You will also serve as product owner for a scrum team, keeping the backlog focused on business priorities while balancing new features, technical debt, and defects. Partnering with Engineering, Product Management, and Test teams, you will help triage defects, communicate product risks, and follow our secure software development practices. This is a growth role where you will build your systems engineering skills with guidance from experienced engineers. 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: Product ownership Act as product owner for a scrum team of low to moderate complexity Help triage and resolve defects, including finding the root cause and confirming the fix Maintain a groomed backlog that matches business priorities and technical requirements, and balances new features, technical debt, and defects Demo completed features to stakeholders and gather feedback Requirements Management Capture, maintain, and trace Requirements for Allegion software products. Assess how Requirement changes affect scope, schedule, and other systems and teams Review work items and test cases to ensure every Requirement is met before release Contribute to the delivery of high-quality software Clearly communicate status and risks Partner with colleagues in Engineering, Product Management, and Test competencies to keep work aligned Contribute to technical documentation about software products Learn and grow Learn and follow the Allegion Global Software Solutions’ processes, including Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC). Learn and apply Software Systems Engineering best practices, including using tools to streamline work Ask for help when needed What You Need to Succeed: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering,