Engineering Operations Manager – Audio and Embedded Systems

Jobtailor

California (MO)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a senior Technical Product Manager for embedded software and firmware in audio technology. You will manage end-to-end release cycles, serve as the primary technical liaison, and align expectations across cross-functional teams.

You will drive project management, refine workflows for reliable deployments, and influence DevOps to maintain high-availability CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

10+ years of hands-on embedded software/firmware development experience.
5+ years in technical project management with Scrum/Agile.
Proven experience deploying and supporting software products in production (Linux Yocto, Android).
Strong systems architecture, version control, and release management knowledge.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end software and firmware release cycles for audio deliveries.
Act as the primary technical liaison for stakeholders across cross-functional teams.
Drive technical project management, prioritization, timelines, and resourcing.
Establish and refine workflows for reliable software deployments and CI/CD.
Influence DevOps infrastructure to sustain high-availability pipelines.
Mentor technical talent and promote professional development.

Skills

Embedded software

Technical project management

CI/CD

DevOps for embedded

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

PMP

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer

Tools

Linux

Yocto

Android Systems

DevOps Infrastructure

Job description

Manage the end-to-end software (audio algorithms) and firmware release cycles of audio deliveries to the wider engineering teams.
Act as the primary technical liaison for stakeholders, ensuring transparent updates and expectation alignment between cross-functional teams.
Drive technical project management, overseeing critical priorities, project timelines, and resourcing.
Establish and refine system workflows that facilitate efficient and dependable software deployments.
Influence and drive DevOps infrastructure to maintain high-availability CI/CD pipelines and scalable delivery frameworks.
Manage and mentor technical talent, promoting a culture of professional development and collaboration.

Requirements

10+ years of hands-on experience in embedded software and/or firmware development, preferably with audio technology or real time systems
5+ years technical project management experience / Scrum / Agile
Proven experience deploying and supporting software products in production environments, relating to linux (Yocto) and android systems
Solid understanding of systems architecture, version control, and release management
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational abilities
Background in DevOps tools for embedded software, or software distribution processes (CI/CD, automated testing, deployment frameworks) preferred
Leadership experience in cross functional settings & across timezones preferred
Technical management of both Hardware and Software products preferred
Certification in project management or DevOps (e.g., PMP, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) is advantageous.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in managing embedded software and firmware development, particularly in audio technology, while driving technical project management and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams. Proficient in establishing efficient workflows and maintaining high-availability CI/CD pipelines.

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