Securitas Security Services

Manager Software Engineering

Securitas Security Services Elmsford, New York, United States · $175K–$200K/yr

Security and Investigations · 10,001+ employees

Aug 11
Remote Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

You will lead, scale, and inspire engineering teams to build core digital products while modernizing engineering practices and improving developer productivity. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure delivery excellence, reliability, and operational readiness through modern observability and incident management practices.

What they look for

Engineering leadership Agile methodology Cloud-native architecture Web technologies APIs Mobile application ecosystems Observability Incident management AI-assisted engineering C# JavaScript TypeScript React SQL Snowflake CI/CD

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of engineering leadership experience and a proven track record of scaling Agile software engineering organizations. Strong proficiency in modern software development practices, cloud-native architectures, and experience with AI-assisted development tools are required.

Benefits

Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance Paid time off 401(k) retirement savings plan Employee assistance program Paid training Professional development Career advancement opportunities Employee recognition programs Securitas Saves discount program Paid holidays

Full description

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

Position Title: Manager (Software Engineering)

Location: Hybrid: Two days per week onsite for employees located within a reasonable commuting distance of the designated office or;

Remote: This position may be performed fully remotely for candidates who are not located within a reasonable commuting distance of the designated office.

Travel: Minimal travel required, with up to two domestic business trips per year.

About Securitas:

At Securitas, we make your world a safer place. As a global leader in protective services, we provide security solutions that help safeguard people, property, and assets. Our team members are the foundation of our success, delivering exceptional service while building rewarding careers in a company that values Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

About the Role:

As a Manager, Software Engineering, you will lead, scale, and inspire the teams building core digital products that support Securitas Guarding services. This position plays a key role in supporting digital product delivery and engineering operations by modernizing engineering practices, improving developer productivity, strengthening operational excellence, and enabling teams to deliver high-quality software on a scale. The ideal candidate is a pragmatic, forward-thinking engineering leader who balances a people-first leadership philosophy with a strong focus on delivery, customer outcomes, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you will:

  • Mentor engineering leaders and individual contributors, fostering ownership, accountability and professional growth.
  • Champion a product mindset by helping teams understand customer needs, measure outcomes, and solve meaningful user problems.
  • Mature automated testing and deployment pipelines, improve development environments and tooling, and responsibly adopt AI-assisted engineering practices.
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including employees, contractors, and external development partners, to ensure alignment, quality, and delivery excellence.
  • Establish lightweight governance and predictable delivery practices that enable speed, consistency, and proactive risk and dependency management.
  • Drive reliability, availability, and operational readiness through observability, monitoring, incident management, and continuous improvement practices.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

To be successful in this role, you should have:

Required Qualifications:

  • Proven experience leading and scaling Agile software engineering organizations, including coaching senior engineers and technical leaders.
  • At least 3 years of engineering leadership experience.
  • Strong understanding of modern software development practices, cloud-native architectures, web technologies, APIs, and mobile application ecosystems.
  • Experience building and operating reliable production systems with observability, monitoring, incident response, and service ownership practices.
  • Experience evaluating and incorporating AI-assisted development tools and workflows into engineering practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Microsoft Azure.
  • Experience with C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.
  • Experience with SQL and Snowflake.
  • Experience with Kotlin and/or Swift.
  • Experience with GitHub Actions and modern CI/CD platforms.
  • Experience with application monitoring and observability platforms.
  • Experience with DevEx analytics tools.

Skills & Competencies:

  • People-first leadership with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams.
  • Product mindset focused on customer outcomes, business value, and solving real user problems.
  • Strong ownership mindset with a focus on accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to balance speed, quality, technical strategy, and delivery commitments.

Why Join Securitas:

When you join Securitas, you become part of a global organization committed to your success. We offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Weekly pay
  • Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees
  • Paid training and professional development
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment
  • Opportunity to work for the world's leading protective services company

Compensation Information:

Pay Range: Securitas will offer a salary range of $175K - $200K/Annually

Actual compensation is determined by factors including experience, qualifications, work location, applicable laws, and business needs.

Eligible employees may also receive benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) or retirement savings plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Additional voluntary benefits, where applicable

Company Website: https://www.securitasinc.com

Securitas is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

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Make an Impact at Securitas USA

Securitas USA employees come from all walks of life, bringing a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives. United by a shared purpose, we help make the world a safer place. We provide security services to meet the unique needs of our clients to help safeguard their people and assets.

At Securitas USA, our core values are the foundation of everything we do. Represented by the three red dots in our logo, Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness guide how we serve our clients, support our colleagues, and engage with our communities.

Integrity

We act with honesty, accountability, and professionalism in everything we do, and we foster a culture where transparency, respect, and ethical behavior are expected.

Vigilance

We stay alert, aware, and attentive to our surroundings. Through observing and reporting, our employees help identify potential risks and respond to situations that may impact safety and security.

Helpfulness

We are approachable and service-oriented, whether assisting a client, colleague, or member of the community.

Securitas USA is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodation: Securitas USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Securitas USA will take steps to assure the people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact PrivacyRequests@securitasinc.com.

Our Company Mission:

Securitas’ mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits.

Our Values:

Securitas’ core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community.

Integrity:

Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don’t compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information.

Vigilance:

Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don’t. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers’ premises.

Helpfulness:

As part of an on-going effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job.