Lead Software Engineer

Arconic is currently in search of a Lead Software Engineer to join our Kawneer Business in Alpharetta, GA .

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Job Summary:

This role leads by demonstrating. It contributes directly to software design and development while raising standards for engineering quality, testing, documentation, maintainability, architecture, and delivery. Through mentoring, code reviews, technical guidance, standards, and modern engineering practices, the Lead Software Engineer strengthens capability across internal teams and external delivery partners.

You have:

- Associate’s degree or 10+ years of progressive software development experience, including technical leadership across complex enterprise solutions.
- Strong hands-on experience with modern application architecture, APIs, integrations, databases, cloud technologies, testing, and secure development practices.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring developers and establishing or improving engineering standards, documentation, code review, and quality practices.
- Required manufacturing experience, gained through direct operations or substantial consulting, systems integration, contract, or software-provider work, with a strong understanding of production environments and industrial reliability, safety, and continuity requirements. Experience with OT, MES, industrial automation, ERP, supply chain, or other plant-connected systems is preferred.
- Experience working with distributed, offshore, or external development teams is preferred.
- Experience with AI-assisted development, engineering automation, or agentic delivery practices is required.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, collaboration, and stakeholder leadership skills.
- Relevant education, training, and experience considered.
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.