Senior Manager Embedded Software Engineering, R&D

Job Summary

The Senior Manager of Embedded Software Engineering leads a team of engineers responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded software systems. It is a coach and a player role that combines technical leadership with strategic oversight, ensuring that embedded solutions meet performance, reliability, and compliance standards across hardware platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy:

  • Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers and/or engineering managers.
  • Define team goals, development roadmaps, and performance metrics.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Align software development efforts with organizational objectives and product strategies.

• Technical Oversight:

  • Guide architecture and design of embedded software systems using C/C++.
  • Ensure integration with hardware components and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, etc.).
  • Oversee software validation, verification, and compliance per IEC 62304.
  • Drive adoption of best practices in version control, CI/CD, simulation, and debugging.

• Project & Process Management:

  • Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities and resources.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, QA, product, and operations teams.
  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software within budget constraints.
  • Maintain documentation and traceability for regulatory and quality audits.

• Talent Development:

  • Recruit, onboard, and develop engineering talent.
  • Conduct performance reviews and career development planning.
  • Promote knowledge sharing and technical training within the team.

Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• 10+ years in embedded software development in medical device domain.
• 4+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven experience with embedded systems in consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, or industrial applications.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and QNX operating system.
• Familiarity with software development tools (e.g., JAMA, Git, Jenkins, JIRA).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and software lifecycle management.

Preferred Skills

• Domain-specific certifications (e.g., medical device software compliance, automotive safety standards).
• PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certifications.