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Software Engineering Manager roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers file the H-1B petition on your behalf, covering the LCA and I-129. Most sponsoring companies are mid-size to large tech, finance, and enterprise software firms with established immigration programs.
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Senior Engineering Manager, Embedded Software– Hybrid
Location Towson, MD
Come build something that matters.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
The Job:
As a Senior Engineering Manager, Embedded Software, you’ll be part of our Embedded Software Engineering Team working as a hybrid (Means in the office Tuesday through Thursday) employee. StanleyBlack&Decker is looking for an engineering leader to support the development of Embedded software development for brushless motor control products in the space of Professional Power Tools and Outdoor Equipment. In this role, you will lead a team of embedded software engineers who will design and develop solutions to meet our advancing product line. Specific products covered include power tools and outdoor power equipment, and will incorporate the following design functions: Sensored and sensorless algorithms as they pertain to Brushless motor controls. This role will collaborate with other design teams including battery chargers, power conversion (motors), and motor controls teams along with product development leaders. In addition to technical collaboration, this leader will work closely with the leaders in NPI, product support, and manufacturing teams.
You’ll get to:
- Lead a cross functional team across multiple product lines driving embedded software into brushless motor driven end product
- Manage all aspects of the project execution including design, development, integration and testing
- Provide team leadership and guidance across business and technical topics for system integration
- Collaborate with supporting teams for sub-system design, testing and development, supplier selection, manufacturing, and product support.
The Person:
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
Basic Qualifications -
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent work experience
- Technical Leadership - Experience with embedded product development
- 10+ years of engineering work experience
- 5+ years managing or leading teams
- Strong communication skills – Oral and written complemented by the ability to develop/deliver technical presentations
- Collaborates and builds consensus with stakeholders and teams to arrive at opportunities that drive innovation
- Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
- Expert builder of internal and external relationships; inspiring leader to team, colleagues, and broader organization
Top Candidates Will Also Have
- Master’s degree (or higher) in Engineering from an accredited curriculum
- Prior experience with embedded software development for motor drives
- Prior experience with connected products including IoT (Bluetooth, WiFi, etc)
- Technology and product strategy experience
The Details:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
And More:
We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:
- Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
- Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
- Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
- Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
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The Salary range for this position is $110,600.00 - $178,000.00
- This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
- The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the role. A computer science or engineering degree maps cleanly to Software Engineering Manager. An unrelated degree needs documented coursework or progressive experience to bridge the gap.
Check LCA wage levels before accepting offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at Level II or higher for a management role. Run the job title through OFLC Wage Search by location to confirm the certified wage matches what you've been offered before signing anything.
Target companies with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Software Engineering Manager roles by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you're applying to companies that have actively sponsored this specific job title, not just tech employers in general.
Negotiate cap-exempt employment as a backup path
If you miss the H-1B lottery, roles at universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities are cap-exempt. Some engineering managers at these institutions can start immediately without waiting for the October 1 start date.
Request concurrent H-1B filing during employer transitions
Switching from an IC role to a management title at a new company requires a new H-1B petition. Filing portability under AC21 only applies after 180 days of approved status, so time your transition to avoid gaps in work authorization.
Align your O*NET occupation code with the LCA
Software Engineering Manager maps to a specific SOC code in O*NET that determines prevailing wage tier. Confirm your employer's LCA uses the correct code for your actual duties. A mismatch between the filed occupation and your offer letter scope can trigger an RFE.
H-1B Visa Software Engineering Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Engineering Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats Software Engineering Manager as a specialty occupation because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. The degree must correspond directly to the job duties. If your degree is in an unrelated field, your employer's attorney will need to document how your coursework or progressive technical experience supports the specialty occupation determination.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Software Engineering Manager positions?
Mid-size and large tech companies, enterprise software firms, financial institutions with engineering teams, and cloud infrastructure providers are the most active sponsors for this title. Companies that already employ H-1B engineers frequently sponsor management promotions internally. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified LCA filing history for this specific role, which is a more reliable signal than general company reputation for sponsorship.
Can I get promoted from a senior engineer to a Software Engineering Manager role while on H-1B?
Yes, but your employer must file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before or when the role change takes effect. A title change to a management function with different job duties and a new SOC code is a material change that requires amendment. You can continue working during the amendment, but your employer needs to file promptly to stay compliant.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer does a layoff while I'm in a Software Engineering Manager role?
You have a 60-day grace period after your last day of employment to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart the U.S. During this window, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition, allowing you to start working once USCIS receives the filing. Senior engineering manager roles can also qualify for O-1A consideration if you have documented team leadership, publications, or awards that meet extraordinary ability criteria.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Software Engineering Manager job offers?
Your employer must file an LCA certifying that your wage meets at least the prevailing wage for the Software Engineering Manager SOC code in your work location. Management roles typically fall at wage Level II or III in the DOL's four-tier system. You can verify the required wage for any metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating an offer, which helps you assess whether a company's compensation is compliant before accepting.