Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Hayward Industries, Inc.; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pool and spa equipment is seeking a Lead Software Engineer at their North Kingstown facility. This role involves defining best practices in software engineering, leading firmware development, and mentoring staff. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in embedded systems and a passion for driving product excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of embedded software engineering experience.
• 3+ years of leading cross-functional development efforts.
• Knowledge of safety standards and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship for Software Engineering staff.
• Lead platform development projects for new product development.
• Collaborate with internal resources and external partners for product development.

Skills

Embedded Software Engineering

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

BSCE/CS or MS

Tools

Configuration Management

Engineering Change Control

Job description

Overview

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) is a global leader in pool and spa equipment, designing and manufacturing innovative solutions that enhance water experiences. As the world’s largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment, we continue to expand our presence in the commercial pool market. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward operates facilities across the U.S., Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.

Based in our North Kingstown, RI facility, and reporting to the Manager of Software Engineering Embedded Systems, the Lead Software Engineer will define standards and best practices for the Software Engineering organization at the Rhode Island facility. This hands-on role involves architecting, managing, and executing product design and development from concept through volume production in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship for Software Engineering staff at Hayward Rhode Island.
• Direct activities, provide development judgment, and act as a "Lead" for assigned firmware/software sub-systems.
• Lead platform development projects for new product development across all business units at Hayward.
• Hands-on design and development of complex firmware/software sub-systems, coordinating engineering tasks, agency regulations, testing, and mitigations.
• Summarize project progress with concise status reports, define and provide resolutions for encountered issues during development.
• Collaborate with internal resources, outside vendors, and partners to support product development.
• Work with Hayward Engineering Services for Reliability Engineering, Product Testing, and Compliance, and communicate design requirements to manufacturing and outside suppliers.

Qualifications

• BSCE/CS or MS with 10+ years of embedded software engineering experience in a product development environment.
• 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional development efforts (water product experience a plus).
• Knowledge of safety standards, agency regulations, EMC, and environmental compliance.
• Design and development of medium to high-volume consumer products is a plus.
• Experience interfacing with manufacturing engineering and production personnel.
• Knowledge of product development process tools and analysis methods.
• Experience with configuration management and the engineering change control process.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to deliver technical subject matter presentations to non-technical staff and executives.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across multiple functional areas.

At Hayward, we are committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability—delivering solutions that inspire happiness and well-being. If you’re passionate about solving complex problems and driving product excellence, we invite you to join our team!