Senior Engineering Manager - Residential Routers & Gateways

SAGEMCOM; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagemcom is hiring a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the end-to-end development of a strategic product line of residential gateways and routers for Tier 1 North American operators. This is a high-impact leadership role combining deep technical expertise with operational and organizational leadership.

You will own the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary products from early concept through commercialization and lifecycle-while leading distributed engineering teams and engaging directly with

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles within embedded systems, networking, or broadband.
• Proven track record delivering complex, high-volume products to market.
• Experience managing cross-functional and distributed engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Product Line Ownership & Delivery: act as primary interface with Tier 1 North American operators and own product development aligned to strategic goals.
• Engineering Leadership: lead cross-functional teams and set KPIs to drive ownership and accountability.
• Program & Execution Management: define strategy, scope, timelines, and resource allocation; manage risks and certifications.
• Technical Leadership & Decision-Making: drive architectural decisions across software stack and hardware platforms.
• Quality, Cost & Lifecycle Management: ensure product performance in manufacturing and field; drive cost targets.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional teams

Data-driven decision making

Ownership mindset

Strategic planning

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering

Tools

Embedded Linux

RDK-B

OpenWrt

OpenSync

prplOS

PCIe

DDR

Job description

Sagemcom is hiring a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the end-to-end development of a strategic product line of residential gateways and routers for Tier 1 North American operators.

This is a high-impact leadership role combining deep technical expertise with operational and organizational leadership. You will own the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary products from early concept through commercialization and lifecycle-while leading distributed engineering teams and engaging directly with customers, partners, and executives.

You will play a key role in scaling our U.S. R&D presence and strengthening Sagemcom's position in the North American broadband market.

Your key responsibilities include:

Product Line Ownership & Delivery

• Act as the primary technical and delivery interface with Tier 1 North American operators.
• Own the design and development of new products in alignment with strategic goals provided by Business Unit Product manager.
• Drive alignment between business objectives, customer requirements, and engineering execution.
• Supervise existing products and propose future innovations.
• Ensure on-time delivery with best-in-class performance, quality, and cost targets.
• Lead concurrent engineering efforts across software, electronics, and mechanics.

Engineering Leadership

• Lead and grow cross-functional engineering teams (software, hardware, RF, etc.).
• Set clear priorities, drive execution, and ensure accountability through effective KPIs.
• Foster a high-performance engineering culture focused on ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Set annual goals, mentor technical leaders, and support talent development and succession planning.

Program & Execution Management

• Define program strategy, scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Identify risks early, drive mitigation plans, and ensure execution discipline.
• Oversee development phases including design, integration, validation, certification, and launch.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality processes and external certification requirements.
• Lead internal and external reviews, including executive reporting and customer governance.

Technical Leadership & Decision-Making

• Drive key architectural and design decisions across software stack (embedded Linux, middleware).
• Balance trade-offs across performance, cost, manufacturability, and time-to-market.
• Ensure alignment with industry standards, operator requirements, and regulatory constraints (FCC, UL).

Quality, Cost & Lifecycle Management

• Own product performance in both manufacturing and field deployment.
• Drive continuous improvement using data analytics, customer feedback, and operational metrics.
• Ensure product cost targets are met through close collaboration with HW and sourcing teams.
• Lead corrective actions and root cause analysis across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Wireless Communications or related technical field from a recognized US or international university.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles within embedded systems, networking, or broadband.
• Proven track record delivering complex, high-volume products to market.
• Experience managing cross-functional and distributed engineering teams.

Technical Background

• Strong system-level understanding across both hardware and software domains:
  • Software & Systems: Embedded Linux, networking stacks, drivers, middleware (RDK-B, prplOS, OpenWrt, OpenSync). IP networking (IPv4/IPv6, routing, switching, QoS).
  • Hardware & Platforms: SoCs for broadband gateways (Qualcomm, Broadcom, MediaTek). PCB design, high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SerDes). RF systems, antennas and wireless integration. Mechanical: Plastic part design, injection tooling, thermal considerations and integration with electronics.
  • Broadband & Connectivity: Experience with productization, manufacturing, and cost optimization.

Soft Skills

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive complex initiatives end-to-end.
• Customer-focused with experience interacting with Tier 1 operators or large OEMs.
• Data-driven decision maker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Hands‑on leader able to operate effectively at both strategic and execution levels.