Senior Engineering Manager - Residential Routers & Gateways M/F H/F

Why Join Our Team?

Sagemcom is hiring a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the end-to-end development of a strategic product line of residential gateways and routers for Tier 1 North American operators. This is a high-impact leadership role combining deep technical expertise with operational and organizational leadership.

Product Line Ownership & Delivery

• Act as the primary technical and delivery interface with Tier 1 North American operators.
• Own the design and development of new products in alignment with strategic goals provided by Business Unit Product Manager.
• Drive alignment between business objectives, customer requirements, and engineering execution.
• Supervise existing products and propose future innovations.
• Ensure on-time delivery with best-in-class performance, quality, and cost targets.
• Lead concurrent engineering efforts across software, electronics, and mechanics.

Engineering Leadership

• Lead and grow cross-functional engineering teams (software, hardware, RF, mechanical, validation) across multiple geographies.
• Set clear priorities, drive execution, and ensure accountability through effective KPIs.
• Foster a high-performance engineering culture focused on ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Set annual goals, Mentor technical leaders and support talent development and succession planning.

Program & Execution Management

• Define program strategy, scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Identify risks early, drive mitigation plans, and ensure execution discipline.
• Oversee development phases including design, integration, validation, certification, and launch.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality processes and external certification requirements.
• Lead internal and external reviews, including executive reporting and customer governance.

Technical Leadership & Decision-Making

• Drive key architectural and design decisions across:
• Software stack (embedded Linux, middleware)
• Hardware platforms (SoCs, RF, high-speed design)
• System integration

Balance trade-offs across performance, cost, manufacturability, and time-to-market.

Ensure alignment with industry standards, operator requirements, and regulatory constraints (FCC, UL).

Quality, Cost & Lifecycle Management

• Own product performance in both manufacturing and field deployment.
• Drive continuous improvement using data analytics, customer feedback, and operational metrics.
• Ensure product cost targets are met through close collaboration with HW and sourcing teams.
• Lead corrective actions and root cause analysis across the product lifecycle.

Profile

• You hold a MS or PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Wireless Communications or a related technical field from a recognized US or international university.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles within embedded systems, networking, or broadband.
• Proven track record delivering complex, high-volume products to market.
• Experience managing cross-functional and distributed engineering teams.

Technical Background

• Strong system-level understanding across both hardware and software domains:
• Software & Systems
• Embedded Linux, networking stacks, drivers, middleware (RDK-B, prplOS, OpenWrt, OpenSync)
• IP networking (IPv4/IPv6, routing, switching, QoS)
• Hardware & Platforms
• SoCs for broadband gateways (Qualcomm, Broadcom, MediaTek)
• PCB design, high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SerDes)
• RF systems, antennas, and wireless integration
• Mechanical: Plastic part design, injection tooling, thermal considerations and integration with electronics.
• Broadband & Connectivity
• DOCSIS, GPON/EPON, 5G/LTE, Wi-Fi, BLE
• Industrialization
• Experience with productization, manufacturing, and cost optimization
• Regulatory compliance (FCC, UL, PTCRB, WFA)

Soft Skills

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive complex initiatives end-to-end
• Customer-focused with experience interacting with Tier 1 operators or large OEMs
• Excellent communication skills, including executive-level reporting
• Data-driven decision maker with strong problem-solving skills
• Hands-on leader able to operate effectively at both strategic and execution levels

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off