Team Lead - Embedded Linux

Xperi Inc.; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Employee discounts

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading technology company in Warsaw is searching for an Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers focused on creating a content-centric operating system for Smart TVs. Candidates should have extensive experience in Linux architecture and proven leadership abilities. This role offers competitive compensation and a flexible hybrid work environment that fosters innovation and supports employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in engineering role, with 2+ years in a leadership capacity.
• Experience in building applications for Linux-based operating system.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers in system design and implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align initiatives.
• Evaluate and implement new tools to improve system performance.

Skills

Team management

Linux architecture

Leadership

Communication skills

Software design patterns

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Gerrit

Jenkins

CI/CD

Yocto

Job description

Xperi invents, develops and delivers technologies that create extraordinary experiences at home and on the go for millions of people around the world. Powering billions of consumer electronics, connected cars and digital content titles, we make entertainment more immersive, driving more intelligent and every interaction seamlessly personalized through our renowned consumer brands: DTS®, HD Radio™, and TiVo®.

Xperi (NYSE: XPER) is a publicly traded technology company headquartered in San Jose, CA with employees across North America, Europe and Asia. Come join a thriving team where you can play an integral role in shaping the future of entertainment technology.

About the role

In Xperi we aim to disrupt the TV industry by introducing TiVo OS – a brand new, content‑centric operating system for Smart TVs, based on the legendary American TiVo brand! As an Engineering Manager, you will lead and directly manage a team of talented software engineers who are based in Poland. It is a leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and shaping the skeleton of our operating system, starting from its compilation up to the system scalability across various hardware it is deployed to. The ideal candidate should have deep understanding of Linux architecture for embedded systems and modern practices on how to create firmware for Linux‑based products with strong leadership and communication skills to collaborate with cross‑functional teams located in different time zones and support business objectives.

What you will get to do

System Foundation Management

• Lead the design, implement and maintain a highly secure and deployable operating system in a scalable way among various production lines in our partners
• Own system image creation framework domain for our operating system for Smart TVs
• Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to improve performance while keeping the system robustness
• Optimize the image creation workflow to boost development activities
• Report on the system scalability and deployment, incident trends, and team KPIs to leadership
• Collaborate with corporate security & compliance team and our partners to implement best practices in system scalability

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead and mentor a team of engineering professionals, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align system scalability related initiatives with organizational priorities
• Prioritize and execute project work to help achieve team goals
• Be self‑reliant, with a proactive approach and willingness to share your knowledge with peers
• Stay updated on the latest developments in relevant technologies, equipment, and systems
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to enhance system scalability and performance
• Support R&D prototypes and demos initiatives

Who we are looking for

• Hands‑on experience managing a team and leading projects hands‑on from start to finish
• 8+ years of experience in engineering role, with 2+ years in a leadership capacity
• Experience in building applications for Linux‑based operating system (ideally for embedded systems) and Linux kernel customization
• Deep knowledge of SW design patterns, architectures, and best practices
• Strong understanding of quality assurance principles, methodologies, and practices in software development
• Experience with project & delivery tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, Gerrit, Jenkins, CI/CD)
• Experience with Yocto Linux distribution is a huge plus
• Ability to perform well in a fast‑paced environment and manage tasks from a variety of sources
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (English)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Life @ Xperi

At Xperi, we value People, Customers, Performance and Innovation. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees have a voice and sense of belonging, feel safe and valued, and are acknowledged for how their unique differences contribute to organizational culture and business outcomes.

Our employees and their families are important to us, and our comprehensive pay, stock and benefits programs reflect that. Xperi supports personal well‑being, builds financial security, and enables employees to share our collective success.

Rewards include:

• Competitive compensation (salary, equity and bonuses) and comprehensive benefits designed to foster work‑life balance, care for your health, protect your finances and help you save and invest in the future.
• Generous paid time away from work, including flexible time off, holidays and sick time, health and wellness initiatives, and a charitable match program to help you give back to your community.
• Great perks, which vary by location and can be site‑specific: employee discounts, transportation reimbursements, subsidised cafes and fitness facilities.
• A flexible, hybrid work environment combining the best of in‑office collaboration and community‑building along with the benefits of working from home.

We would like to inform you that the Whistleblower and Abuse Reporting and Handling Policy, referred to in Article 24 (1) of the Law on the Protection of Whistleblowers of 14.06.2024 (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 928), in effect at TiVo POLAND sp. z o.o., based in Warsaw, is available here.