Embedded Software Director - Tysons, VA

Pivotal Solutions; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Solutions seeks a Director of Embedded Software - Video to lead our Device Engineering organization's video embedded software strategy and execution. You will oversee multiple teams of engineers and managers to deliver high-quality, secure software across camera and video devices.

The role requires deep technical expertise in embedded video systems and executive leadership to set direction, roadmaps, and cross-team collaboration with external partners for scalable delivery.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Engineering, CS, or related field; MS preferred.
• Strong C++ and embedded systems background; modern development practices.
• 10+ years in Embedded Systems with leadership experience, ideally in video/camera products.
• Experience with camera SoCs, image signal processors, codecs, pipelines, and streaming protocols.
• On-device AI/ML for video analytics a plus.
• Experience with Buildroot, Yocto, Android, or embedded Linux distributions.
• 5+ years leading engineering teams, including managers or multiple teams.
• Proven track record building and scaling diverse technical organizations.
• Ability to align technical decisions with business strategy and market needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage embedded video software engineers and managers across multiple teams.
• Define and execute long-term embedded video software strategy, architecture, and roadmap.
• Collaborate with executives, product management, and engineering teams on strategic initiatives.
• Oversee collaboration with third-party hardware companies for integrated video software.
• Ensure resource availability and support for joint development with external partners.
• Drive standards, best practices, and scalable development processes across the organization.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent; plan succession and growth.
• Oversee budget planning, resource allocation, and project prioritization.
• Champion innovation and emerging technologies to stay competitive in embedded video.

Skills

C++

Embedded systems

Leadership

Camera SoCs

Video codecs

Embedded Linux

AI/ML

Education

BS in Computer Engineering or CS

MS preferred

Tools

Buildroot/Yocto

Android/Linux

Job description

We are seeking a Director of Embedded Software - Video to lead our Device Engineering organization's video embedded software strategy and execution. As a Director, you will oversee multiple teams of Embedded Software Engineers and Engineering Managers to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable software across our camera and video device portfolio. This role requires deep technical expertise in embedded video systems combined with executive leadership skills to drive organizational vision, strategy, and long-term technical roadmaps. The ideal candidate is a strategic engineering leader who can set technical direction across the organization, build high-performing teams, and collaborate with senior leadership and external partners to ensure successful product delivery at scale.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage embedded video software engineers and managers and overseeing software delivery across camera and video device portfolio
• Define and execute the long-term embedded video software strategy, architecture, and technology roadmap aligned with company objectives
• Collaborate with executive leadership, product management, and engineering teams to drive strategic initiatives and business outcomes
• Manage project leads who work closely with third-party hardware companies to jointly develop embedded video software solutions and ensure seamless integration into our ecosystem
• Oversee collaborative embedded software development efforts with external partners, ensuring project leads have the resources and support needed for successful joint development initiatives
• Drive technical excellence across the organization through standardization, best practices, and scalable development processes
• Build, recruit, and retain top engineering talent while developing succession planning and career growth paths for team members
• Oversee budget planning, resource allocation, and project prioritization across multiple concurrent embedded video software initiatives
• Champion innovation and emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage in the embedded video software space
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; M.S. preferred
• Strong technical background with knowledge of C++, embedded systems architecture, and modern development practices
• 10+ years of experience in Embedded Systems development with increasing leadership responsibility, with a meaningful portion in video, camera, or imaging products
• Experience with camera SoCs, image signal processors, video codecs, pipelines, and streaming protocols; on-device AI/ML for video analytics a plus
• Experience with Embedded Operating Systems like Buildroot, Yocto Project, Android, or embedded Linux distributions
• 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams, including experience managing managers or multiple teams
• Proven track record of building, scaling, and leading diverse technical organizations across multiple product lines
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration at senior leadership level
• Strong business acumen with ability to align technical decisions with company strategy and market requirements