Embedded Software Engineering Manager

Zerto; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Aruba, an HPE company, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Manager to lead a 10–15 person team, shaping the AOS-CX Switch OS roadmap with cross-functional partners. The role blends hands-on technical leadership with program management in a hybrid setting.

You will guide project delivery, manage budgets and schedules, and coach engineers toward career growth. The position offers development programs and a culture focused on inclusion and collaboration.

Qualifications

• BE/BTECH/MTECH with 10+ years total experience and 3+ years people management.
• Experience in Networking, Embedded Systems, and C/C++ with Python scripting.
• Hands-on Embedded Linux/RTOS development and debugging (JTAG, GDB).
• Knowledge of Ethernet chipsets, MAC/PHY, and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead development teams of 10–15 engineers as a manager.
• Define and execute the AOS-CX Switch OS roadmap with cross-functional teams.
• Balance technical depth with project execution and mitigate risks.
• Manage headcount, deliverables, schedules, and budgets across multiple projects.

Skills

Networking

Embedded Systems

C/C++

Python

Leadership

Communication

Education

BE/BTech/MTech

Tools

U-Boot

JTAG

gdb

Job description

Embedded Software Engineering Manager

Embedded Software Engineering Manager role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

Aruba is an HPE Company, and a leading provider of next-generation network access solutions for the mobile enterprise. Helping some of the largest companies in the world modernize their networks to meet the demands of a digital future, Aruba is redefining the “Intelligent Edge” – and creating new customer experiences across intelligent spaces and digital workspaces. Join us redefine what’s next for you.

Job Family Definition:

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design.

Management Level Definition:

Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving common and complex business/technical issues within established policies. Manages exempt individual contributors and/or supervisors. Has accountability for results of a major program in terms of cost, direction and people management. Provides guidance on process improvements and recommends changes in alignment with business tactics and strategy for area of responsibility. Plans, manages and monitors operational/tactical activities of Staff. Staff members' work may involve strategic issues. Recruits and supports development of direct staff members. Typically reports to MG2 or Director.

What you will do:

Responsibilities:

• Leading development teams of size 10-15 as a manager.
• Define and lead execution and delivery of AOS-CX Switch OS roadmap for the team working with cross functional teams like PLM/TME, Customer Support, or Hardware / ASIC / Supply Chain etc. SW Feature Roadmap could be in the areas of Tools, OS infrastructure, Platform software, Data Path forwarding, Network & Security Protocols, Application Software, User Interfaces (CLI, Web, SNMP) or enablement/management of switch via Cloud management platform.
• Balances technical depth with project execution to deliver efficiently. Pro-actively identifies potential risks, challenges and creates plans to mitigate/execute projects/program in a timely manner.
• Manages headcount, deliverables, schedules, and costs for multiple ongoing projects, ensuring that resources are appropriately allocated.
• Ensure goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets are met in accordance with program and organizational roadmaps.
• Communicates project status and escalates issues to direct managers, program managers, and internal and external development partners.
• Provides people-care management for assigned team members, including hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development; ensures that proper knowledge and career development tools are in place to support ongoing team member and process development.

What you need to bring

Education and Experience Required:

BE/BTECH/MTECH with 10+ years of total experience and 3years of experience of people management

Knowledge and Skills:

• Prior development experience in the areas of Networking, Embedded Systems, and programming languages like C/C++ and Scripting like Python.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, risk management for projects/program
• Hands on experience of C/C++ development for Embedded Linux/RTOS, Knowledge of scripting language like Python.
• Networking fundamentals, ethernet chipsets/MAC/PHY and respective drivers
• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills (e.g. written, verbal, presentation)

Desired Skills:

• Understanding of processor architectures such as ARM.
• Experience in agile development methodology like SAFe, anchoring scrums and Scrum of Scrums etc
• Strong collaborative skills to work with cross functional/hardware/ASIC teams
• Experience with Boot loaders(U-Boot), Board bring up, diagnostics and low-level debugging using JTAG tools and gdb

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job:

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