Solutions Integration Engineering Manager

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Solutions Integration Engineering Manager!! Location: Cardiff, UK/ Krakow, Poland Job ID: 48388 As Solutions Integration Engineering Manager, you will lead a new multi-disciplinary engineering team — spanning hardware, firmware, middleware, apps, and cloud services — dedicated to the integration of IDT Reader BU products into broader RFID identification ecosystems. The team will undertake the engineering activities required to deliver holistic end-to-end system solutions to IDT customers and their end-users. The scope extends well beyond reader product development and encompasses all the technical work needed for IDT Reader BU products to operate as part of comprehensive RFID-based identification systems. Who are we? HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo As our Solutions Integration Engineering Manager, you’ll support HID’s success by: Integration Architecture and Engineering Execution Translate the ecosystem roadmap defined by Product Management into engineering plans, integration architectures, and delivery commitmentsEstablish reusable engineering frameworks and shared platforms across hardware, firmware, middleware, apps, and cloud services that support integration into specific RFID identification ecosystemsDefine reference architectures and integration patterns for use by the wider Reader BU and by the partner ecosystemIncorporate integration considerations into product design from the outset, ensuring that integration requirements inform hardware, firmware, middleware, apps, and cloud architecture decisions early in the development lifecycleCross-Disciplinary Technical Leadership Provide technical guidance across the team's five disciplines, covering hardware integration validation and reference designs; firmware integration of credentials, secure elements, and ecosystem protocols; middleware components that connect reader-side firmware to higher-level services; client and partner applications that consume the integration capability; and cloud services for key management, issuance, and data exchangeLead design reviews and trade-off discussions that span the full end-to-end system, from reader hardware through to cloud servicesMaintain a working knowledge of relevant standards, including ISO 14443/15693, OSDP v2, FIDO2, CSA Aliro, mobile credential standards (NFC, BLE, UWB, Apple Wallet, Google Wallet), ISO/IEC 18013-5 (mDL), and applicable IAM standards (OAuth, OIDC, SAML)Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with the Product Manager for Ecosystem Strategy and Portfolio Management. Product Management will define the product roadmap and portfolio priorities; under your leadership, the team will design the integration architecture and deliver the technical executionMaintain strong alignment with the IDT Reader BU's architects and with architects across other HID Global Business Areas, ensuring that integration architectures are consistent with the wider technical strategy and informed by cross-BA design knowledgePartner with peer Engineering Managers across the Reader BU, Credential Management, Cloud Services, and adjacent Product Management functions to align roadmaps and integration commitmentsRepresent the perspective of customer integrators within Engineering, identifying integration challenges early and translating them into actionable engineering workDelivery, Quality, and Compliance Implement a predictable delivery cadence aligned with the Reader BU's broader operating rhythmComply with the Product Development tools and processes facilitated by HID's APMO (Agile Program Management Office), ensuring that the team adopts and follows the corporate engineering governance modelDefine and report on the metrics relevant to an integration team, including partner certification velocity, integration defect escape rate, time to onboard a new ecosystem partner, and reference-architecture adoptionEnsure that the team's deliverables meet HID's quality, security, and compliance standards across all of the team's disciplinesDefine the integration testing strategy, including end-to-end test environments, reference customer deployments, and continuous validation against partner platformsPartner with QA and Security teams on threat modelling and certification activities for ecosystem-facing componentsTeam Establishment, Leadership, and Capability Transfer Define the structure, remit, and operating model of the new engineering team within the IDT Reader BURecruit, develop, and retain engineers across the team's five disciplines (hardware, firmware, middleware, apps, and cloud services), with particular attention to candidates who bring cross disciplinary breadthRecognise that part of the team may be cross-allocated with other Business Units or Business Areas within HID Global, and put in place working practices that accommodate this shared resourcingEstablish team practices that support accountability, continuous learning, and engineering excellenceMentor and develop the team, with ongoing focus on capability growth across all five disciplinesPlan and execute the gradual transfer of mature integration capabilities to the relevant business segment engineering teams as each ecosystem stabilises Your Experience and Background include: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline10+ years of professional engineering experience across the broader product stack, including at least 3+ years managing or leading multi-disciplinary engineering teamsDemonstrated experience building or significantly growing a new engineering team, including defining its structure, recruiting its engineers, and establishing its working practices. This is particularly important given that the team described in this role is to be created from the outsetDemonstrated breadth across the RFID identification ecosystem. The role requires fluency across multiple facets — readers, credentials, key management, issuance, mobile credentials, middleware, and data services — rather than deep expertise in only one areaDirect delivery experience spanning multiple of the team's disciplines (hardware, firmware, middleware, apps, and cloud services) is highly valuedDemonstrated experience in system or solution architecture responsibilities for projects implementing smartcard, NFC, or RFID technologiesStrong working knowledge of identification, access control, RFID, or adjacent IoT domainsFamiliarity with relevant industry standards and with the HID Credentials product portfolio is a significant advantageHands-on familiarity with one or more contemporary credentialing ecosystems, such as physical access control, mobile credentials, or mobile identification, is a significant advantageDemonstrated track record of defining reference architectures and integration patterns that have been adopted by other engineering teams or external partners What we can offer you: Competitive salary and rewards packageCompetitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balanceA vibrant, welcoming & inclusive cultureExtensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potentialTo be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds Why apply? Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to applyInnovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekersIntegrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.