Senior Engineering Manager - Residential Routers & Gateways

SAGEMCOM; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagemcom is hiring a Senior Engineering Manager to lead 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, Wireless Communications or related field.
• 10+ years of engineering leadership in embedded systems, networking, or broadband.
• Proven track record delivering complex, high-volume products to market.
• Experience leading cross-functional and distributed engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end product line delivery from concept to launch for Tier 1 North American operators.
• Lead cross-functional teams across software, hardware, RF, and mechanical disciplines.
• Define program strategy, scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality processes and external certifications.
• Engage with customers, partners, and executives to align objectives.
• Mentor technical leaders and drive talent development.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Strategic thinking

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering or Wireless Communications

Tools

Embedded Linux

RDK-B

OpenWrt

OpenSync

prplOS

SoCs: Qualcomm/Broadcom/MediaTek

PCB design

RF systems

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,
• 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
• You hold a MS or PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Wireless Communications or a 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