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.
Allegion is looking for a passionate Senior Lead Engineer, Advanced Development to work as part of a highly engaged small team within a global organization of 12,000+ employees, representing 30+ brands (including Schlage, Von Duprin and LCN) focused on safety, security and access management. You’ll work on solutions that will enable seamless access and help keep you and your loved ones safe and secure where they work, live and thrive.
As Senior Lead Engineer, Advanced Development , you will build and lead a cross-functional team focused on pushing the boundaries of wireless technology for secure, power-efficient, and high-performance access control systems. You will drive the development of industry-leading wireless hardware and firmware, pioneering algorithms, comprehensive testing frameworks, and rigorous real-world validation protocols—positioning Allegion as a leader in connected applications across multiple markets.
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.
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.
What you’ll do:
Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the development and execution of the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Allegion’s wireless technology program in alignment with business objectives.
Team Building & Talent Development: Influence a multidisciplinary team of hardware and firmware engineers, algorithm developers, RF specialists, and security experts; implement ongoing training programs.
Technical Oversight: Guide the design and implementation of wireless hardware and firmware, antenna systems, low-power architectures, and secure communication protocols.
Algorithm Innovation: Oversee the development of advanced localization, intent detection, and sensor fusion algorithms; manage formal projects for custom tool creation.
Data Management & Analysis : Establish robust data collection frameworks and pipelines to capture, process, and analyze sensor data from the field; leverage insights to optimize algorithm performance and validate system accuracy.
Standards & Compliance: Ensure deep expertise in wireless standards (e.g., ultra-wideband, Wi-Fi, Thread, Matter), regulatory requirements, and industry best practices; engage…