Embedded Software Engineering Manager

3 weeks ago


South San Francisco, California, United States Lightship Full time
About the Role

As a Manager of Embedded Software Engineering at Lightship, you will oversee the development and implementation of embedded software solutions for our products. This role requires leading a team of software engineers, managing project timelines, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software within budgetary constraints. You will also be responsible for developing firmware as needed to help hasten our path to market with an exceptional vehicle that redefines RVing.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of software engineers
Provide guidance and support to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
Manage the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment
Develop project plans and schedules, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
Identify and mitigate risks to project success, and proactively address any issues that arise
Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team, helping to solve complex problems and make sound technical decisions
Provide firmware development support when necessary
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in embedded software development, and ensure that the team is using the most appropriate tools and technologies
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in our software development processes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system engineers, and product managers, to ensure the successful integration of software with hardware components
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Minimum Qualifications

BS or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Minimum 5 years experience as an embedded software developer
Minimum 3 years experience in a leadership or management role with a proven track record of successfully leading software development teams
Excellent technical skills in embedded systems programming languages such as C or C++
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and hardware/software integration
Strong understanding of software development process
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Knowledge of automotive cybersecurity
Familiarity with Cloud IoT architectures
Familiarity with embedded Linux
You bring an entrepreneurial mindset to your work and are comfortable with uncertainty

Equity

Lightship compensation consists of the yearly salary above plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company.

$185,000 - $220,000 a year

Employee Benefits & Philosophy

- Healthcare, Dental, Vision
- 401k
- Flexible Paid Time Off - that we actually want you to use
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- $2,000 per year towards an RV trip of your own &/or professional development opportunities - we call this a LightTrip

Lightship offers all of its full time employees and their dependents full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance and covers 100% of the insurance premium. We are on a mission to create a more healthful all-electric experience for a pastime that millions of families enjoy and believe strongly that our team should not have to worry about quality healthcare for themselves or their loved ones along the way.

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