Autonomous Systems Engineer

ASUSTeK Computer Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is searching for an Engineering Manager to oversee its Robotics & AI Center in Boston. This role involves leading a team in developing UAVs and other autonomous systems while maintaining technical engagement in architecture decisions. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of software engineering experience and a proven track record in team leadership. The position offers a competitive salary range of $161,000 to $246,000 annually plus substantial benefits including bonuses and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in technical leadership or engineering management roles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with distributed or global teams.
• Proven experience building and leading high-performing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers developing UAVs and autonomous platform technologies.
• Contribute hands-on to architecture design, code reviews, and technical problem-solving.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and technical roadmaps.

Skills

Team leadership

Software development

Technical architecture

Real-time systems

Embedded systems

Python

C++

Go

JavaScript/TypeScript

Cloud infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Description Overview

The ASUS Robotics & AI Center is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our autonomous systems development team. This role combines technical leadership with hands‑on engineering contributions, driving the design and implementation of UAVs and other sophisticated autonomous platforms and their supporting software infrastructure.

We are looking for an experienced engineering leader who can guide a growing team of software engineers while remaining technically engaged in architecture decisions and critical development work. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in building complex systems, a track record of developing high‑performing engineering teams, and the ability to bridge technical execution with strategic product goals in an interdisciplinary environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers developing UAVs and other autonomous platform technologies.
• Contribute hands‑on to architecture design, code reviews, and technical problem‑solving for critical system components.
• Drive engineering best practices including code quality, testing strategies, documentation standards, and development workflows.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including hardware engineers, researchers, and product stakeholders to make optimal technical decisions.
• Take ownership of the software development lifecycle from requirements gathering through deployment and maintenance.
• Build and maintain a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and technical roadmaps in alignment with organizational goals.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proven experience building and leading high‑performing engineering teams.
• Strong hands‑on technical skills with modern software development practices and system architecture.
• Experience with real‑time systems, embedded systems, or autonomous systems development is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with tactical technical contributions.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams across hardware, software, and research domains.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with distributed or global teams.
• Proficiency in one or more: Python, C++, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, microservices architectures, and DevOps practices is a plus.
• Flexibility to attend virtual meetings with the Taiwan‑based team at least three nights per week and travel to Taipei as much as once per quarter for team collaboration and project needs.
• Ability to work confidently in a rapidly changing, fast‑paced and results‑oriented corporate environment where a high degree of flexibility is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in technical leadership or engineering management roles.

Working Conditions

• Office Only: Works in an office environment in Boston, MA.
• 3 days in office / 2 days work from home.
• Requires sitting, operating a computer keyboard, telephone and other office equipment for extended periods of time.
• Travel to Taipei occasionally for team collaboration and project needs.
• Domestic travel approx. 5%.
• International travel approx. 5%.

Compensation and Benefits

$161,000 - $246,000 annually is the estimated pay range for this role working in Boston, Massachusetts office. The final amount will be determined based on qualifications & experience of the candidate relative to the role. Our comprehensive employee benefits include bonuses, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D insurance, Paid Time Off, EAP, and 401(k).

ASUS is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy/breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, as well as any other characteristic protected by law, regulation or local ordinance, and strives to comply with all applicable laws on the subject. These employment decisions extend to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment.