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Embedded Software Program Manager
We are looking to add a Technical Program Manager for Embedded Software to our growing Device Engineering organization. As a Technical Program Manager, you will drive the evolution of our embedded software platform and development processes across our device portfolio. The ideal candidate should have both embedded systems technical depth and solid program management experience, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure products meet the highest quality standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with hardware, software, quality, and product teams to understand embedded software requirements and development challenges
- Prioritize and manage embedded software development roadmaps, balancing feature delivery with technical debt and platform improvements
- Drive the end-to-end embedded software development lifecycle - from requirements gathering and architecture planning to integration testing and deployment
- Maintain and improve embedded software development processes, tools, and documentation for engineering teams
- Champion enhancements to our embedded software architecture and coordinate releases across multiple device platforms
- Manage partnerships with vendors and stay up to date with their technology roadmaps for SoCs and embedded solutions
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- 8 years of total experience varying between embedded software engineering and technical program management
- Previous experience managing embedded software product lifecycle and development processes
- Previous professional working experience as a Software Engineer, Hardware Engineer, or Program/Project Manager with an engineering team
- Strong quantitative, analytical and critical thinking abilities with embedded systems focus
- Ability to manage multiple embedded software projects across different device platforms simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
NICE TO HAVES:
- Experience with C/C programming and debugging
- Experience with Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
- Experience with embedded software build systems and toolchains
- Experience with hardware-software integration and debugging
- Experience with the Atlassian Suite for project management
- Familiarity with containerization technologies and CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems