Embedded Engineering Manager

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience developing embedded systems for robotics, automotive, consumer electronics, or related products.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership and people management experience leading systems and software development teams.
• Proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering organizations.
• Strong technical expertise in systems engineering, embedded software, and product development best practices.
• Experience leading cross-functional development across hardware, software, systems, safety, and product management teams.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, sensor integration, and software platforms.
• Proven ability to drive end-to-end ownership, technical execution, roadmap planning, and team accountability.
• Demonstrated success resolving complex technical challenges and delivering products on schedule and at scale.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience building engineering roadmaps, resource plans, and organizational capabilities aligned with business objectives.
• Track record of fostering a culture of engineering excellence, continuous improvement, accountability, and talent development.
• Experience with robotics software frameworks and middleware, including ROS and ROS 2.
• Familiarity with modern software development methodologies, including Agile, CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
• Working knowledge of perception, sensor processing, computer vision, and machine learning technologies used in autonomous systems.
• Experience deploying and managing ML-based perception systems in production environments, including safety-relevant or human-adjacent applications.
• Experience optimizing software and ML inference workloads on embedded compute platforms, GPUs, NPUs, DSPs, or other hardware accelerators under real-time constraints.
• Experience with system architecture, systems engineering, requirements analysis, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Familiarity with industry standards and processes such as Automotive SPICE, ISO 26262, functional safety, and robotics safety-critical system development.
• Experience with cybersecurity principles and secure embedded system design, including encryption, TLS, wireless communication security, and network protection mechanisms.
• Familiarity with microprocessor- and DSP-based hardware architectures, embedded software platforms, and hardware/software integration.
• Experience with embedded communication interfaces and protocols.
• Experience with requirements management processes and tools such as Polarion, DOORS, or equivalent platforms.
• Proven track record of translating customer requirements into production-ready products and engineering solutions.
• Experience working in startup, incubation, or high-growth environments requiring strong ownership, adaptability, and comfort operating in ambiguity.

Traits we seek:

• Curiosity-driven problem solvers who investigate deeply and think systemically.
• Confident leaders who empower teams, set direction, and earn trust.
• Hands-on learners with an experimental, builder mindset.
• Resilient thinkers who see challenges as opportunities to learn and improve.

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