Embedded Software Engineering Manager – Product & Agile Leader

Sotalent

Dublin (VA)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Job summary

Sotalent is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead embedded control and firmware product development in a hybrid setting in the United States. You will own software backlog, strategy, and cross-functional execution for motion-control solutions in industrial automation.

You will mentor engineers, drive Agile planning, architecture decisions, and collaboration with Product Management and customers. The role demands strong technical leadership, hands-on guidance, and a track record of

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in software development
5+ years of technical leadership, project leadership, or people management experience
Experience leading embedded software or firmware development teams
Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, Agile methodologies, and engineering best practices

Responsibilities

Own software backlog prioritization, release planning, and product execution strategy.
Translate business objectives and customer requirements into actionable development roadmaps.
Collaborate with Product Management and cross-functional stakeholders to define product direction and execution priorities.
Balance feature development, technical debt, quality improvements, and long-term platform investments.
Ensure product plans align with organizational goals and customer expectations.
Lead software development initiatives from concept through release and post-launch support.
Guide technical teams in delivering scalable, reliable, and high-performance embedded software solutions.
Oversee development activities including requirements definition, architecture reviews, implementation, testing, and deployment.
Drive engineering excellence through best practices, code quality standards, and disciplined execution.
Ensure software releases meet quality, schedule, and performance objectives.
Provide leadership for embedded software and firmware development initiatives.
Support technical design and architecture decisions for control systems and embedded platforms.
Guide teams in developing robust software solutions for complex hardware-integrated products.
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure seamless integration between hardware, firmware, and supporting software tools.
Promote development practices that improve reliability, maintainability, and product performance.
Lead Agile planning, prioritization, and delivery processes.
Convert product goals and business requirements into well-defined user stories, tasks, and development objectives.
Monitor project progress and adjust priorities as needed to ensure successful delivery.
Facilitate collaboration between engineering, product, support, and business teams.
Drive continuous improvement across software development processes and workflows.
Provide technical direction and guidance on software architecture, system design, and major development efforts.
Evaluate technical tradeoffs and make informed decisions regarding scope, risk, and implementation strategies.
Participate in architecture reviews and establish engineering standards.
Ensure development activities align with long-term technology strategy and product goals.
Support innovation through adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and engineering practices.
Lead, mentor, and develop software engineering team members.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing engineering culture.
Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development support.
Help engineers strengthen both technical expertise and professional skills.
Create opportunities for knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous learning.
Partner with Product Management, application engineering, customer support, and leadership teams.
Align technical execution with product strategy and customer needs.
Facilitate communication across engineering disciplines to ensure coordinated delivery.
Support resolution of technical challenges, resource constraints, and project risks.
Build strong relationships that improve collaboration and product outcomes.
Continuously improve software delivery processes and development practices.
Identify opportunities to enhance team productivity, efficiency, and quality.
Implement processes that improve release predictability and execution discipline.
Remove obstacles that impede team success and product delivery.
Establish metrics and reporting that support informed decision-making.