Manager, Software Engineering

Arc Boat Company; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity in the company

99% employer-paid health coverage

Annual stipend for boating

Captain Training program

401(k) plan access

Semi-annual performance bonuses

Daily team lunches and snacks

Parental leave benefits

Regular boat outings

Chance to redefine boating

Job summary

A leading electric boating company in Torrance, California, is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead a skilled team focused on developing innovative electric boats. This full-time role emphasizes teamwork, growth, and efficiency, requiring excellent engineering skills and a passion for clean energy. Ideal candidates will have a robust background in software engineering and managerial experience. Join us to revolutionize the boating experience while driving positive environmental impact.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience required.
• 2+ years of management experience highly desirable.
• Strong grasp of software engineering fundamentals is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Experience with Typescript or Python preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP is expected.
• Experience with software in hardware domains is a plus.
• Ability to maintain a fast but sustainable work pace is important.
• Passion for boating and clean energy is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a high-functioning software engineering team.
• Offer feedback and growth opportunities to team members.
• Develop strategies to maximize impact through informed decision-making.
• Enhance communication with adjacent teams for greater efficiency.

Skills

Typescript

Python

Amazon Web Services

Google Cloud Platform

Software engineering fundamentals

Interpersonal skills

Embedded devices

Mobile apps

IoT

Infotainment systems

Job description

Every idea starts with a problem. Ours was simple: Boats are special — but they’re loud, pollutant, unreliable, and stuck in the past. Gas-powered boats dominate not because they’re great, but because no better option has existed. Until now.

Arc is here to change that. We’re building 100% electric boats from the ground up — quicker, quieter, easier to maintain, and better for the water they ride on. We’re not just swapping gas for batteries. We’re rethinking every detail on the boat — from propulsion and powertrain to software and ownership model — applying first-principles engineering from aerospace and EVs to deliver a better boating experience.

Electric boats haven’t taken over yet. The tech hasn’t been ready. The talent hasn’t been focused here. That’s our opportunity — and we’re moving fast.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who’s fired up by our mission and ready to build. You’ll thrive here if you adapt quickly, take ownership, and care about the details.

This is a full‑time, on‑site role at our Los Angeles headquarters. You’ll report to the Director, Software Engineering and work closely with a lean, high‑trust team where everyone’s work matters.

Core responsibilities

• Building a high‑functioning team in line with Arc's values
• Providing growth opportunities and feedback to team members
• Forming technically‑informed strategies to maximize impact
• Communicating with adjacent teams to improve efficiency

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience
• 2+ years of management experience
• Strong grasp of the fundamentals of software engineering
• Excellent interpersonal skills in both written and verbal media
• Prior experience with Typescript and/or Python
• Prior experience with Amazon Web Services and/or Google Cloud Platform
• Prior experience with software in a hardware domain, such as embedded devices, mobile apps, IoT, and/or infotainment systems
• Comfortable pushing an fast but sustainable pace
• Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy

Our values

Ownership over both your work and the company’s success

Empathy for colleagues and for customers

Humility in problem solving and collaboration

Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly

Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, and perspectives

We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align - we’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.

What we offer

• Salary M2: $200,000 M3: $220,000
• Ownership – Equity in Arc
• 99% employer‑paid health coverage – Medical, dental, and vision
• Arc Water Fund – Annual stipend to get out on the water, however you choose
• Captain Training – Get certified to take the boat out with friends and family
• 401(k) access – Plan your future
• Semi‑annual bonuses – Tied to your impact, not just your tenure
• Daily team lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
• Parental leave – Because family comes first
• Boat days – Yes, we actually go out on the water. A lot.
• A chance to define the future of boating
• The ability to drive positive environmental change through your work

Hope to hear from you soon!

The Crew at Arc

At Arc Boat Company’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.