UI Software Engineering Supervisor

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Fertility Benefits

37.5 hour work-week

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Wellness Program

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Long-Term Disability

Student Debt Repayment Benefits

Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is seeking a UI Software Engineering Supervisor to lead the design and implementation of UI and network electronic system components for marine products in Kennesaw, GA. You will guide frontend and backend embedded software, drive architecture, and oversee cross-functional teams across regions.

You will mentor engineers, manage contracts, and foster a revamped product development process from ideation to testing and evaluation, ensuring delivery on time and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 6+ years in UI software development for embedded systems (such as automotive).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience with HTML5 Canvas Elements.
• Hands-on experience with SVG graphics.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and Web Sockets.
• Proficiency with Nginx configuration and management.
• Proficiency in Python programming languages and python CAN tool library.
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs, working with network protocols, and building microservices.
• Full stack experience and architecture design.
• Experience with React and creating UI with React components.
• Experience with CSS.
• Familiarity with Docker.
• Git Hub or similar Software version management tool.
• Documentation of UI Software specification from user experience and software architecture point of view.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of project management for production development.
• Strong business acumen and ability to formulate and explain business cases to various business functions, including executive leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with experience leading globally distributed teams.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to balance short-term execution and long-term organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead UI Software Development: establish schedules, milestones, architecture, and lead cross-functional teams to design, develop, integrate, and test embedded UI software.
• Write documentation to clarify system architecture, solutions, processes, requirements, and schedule.
• Contract & Compliance Management: manage contracts, negotiate terms, draft NDAs, ensure regulatory and policy compliance.
• Team Development & Management: mentor engineers, optimize processes, oversee hiring, budgeting, performance evaluations, and career development.
• Create UI technology development strategy aligned to product plan, design architecture for multiple product categories.
• Contribute to project planning, technical support, and budgeting.

Skills

UI software development

Embedded systems

JavaScript

React

HTML5 Canvas

SVG

REST APIs

Docker

Git

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Nginx

Python

CAN tool library

YOCTO

Job description

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a UI Software Engineering Supervisor to join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA. This role involves leading the design and implementation of UI and network electronic system components for marine products, such as Multi-Functional Displays (MFD) and Ethernet. This includes leading the development of new features and products through software and network architecture design, with a strong understanding of software configuration and Hardware and Software Integration (HSI). Collaboration with cross-functional and international teams is essential, facilitating regular meetings and video calls with stakeholders in Japan. The role also includes selecting and guiding external resources, formulating and documenting software designs, and writing documentation to communicate system architecture and requirements. Additionally, the role entails being a key member of creating and promoting revamped product development process, from ideation to testing and evaluation

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead UI Software Development: Translate and organize project requirements, establish development schedules and milestones, define software architecture, and lead cross-functional engineering teams in the design, development, integration, and testing of embedded system software across both frontend and backend components, ensuring alignment with project requirements, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
• Write documentation to clarify and communicate system architecture, solutions, processes, requirements, and schedule for the execution of various projects to ensure delivery on key metrics.
• Contract & Compliance Management: Manage contracts, negotiate terms and conditions, track key deadlines, draft and review NDAs, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Team Development & Management: Drive the growth and maturity of the UI software team by establishing and optimizing development processes, standardizing and consolidating technology assets, and mentoring junior engineers while promoting strong software architecture and design practices. Oversee day-to-day team management, including hiring, resource and headcount planning, budgeting, performance evaluations, career development, and promotion recommendations.
• Create UI technology development strategy which aligns to long-term product plan, design UI software ground architecture to support across different categories of products and spearhead the execution of the strategy and implementation of the software architecture.
• Contribute to project planning, technical support, and budgeting.

What You Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 6+ years in UI software development for embedded systems (such as automotive).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience with HTML5 Canvas Elements.
• Hands-on experience with SVG graphics.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and Web Sockets.
• Proficiency with Nginx configuration and management.
• Proficiency in Python programming languages and python CAN tool library.
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs, working with network protocols, and building microservices.
• Full stack experience and architecture design.
• Experience with React and creating UI with React components.
• Experience with CSS.
• Familiarity with Docker.
• Git Hub or similar Software version management tool.
• Documentation of UI Software specification from user experience and software architecture point of view.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of project management for production development.
• Strong business acumen and ability to formulate and explain business cases to various business functions, including executive leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with experience leading globally distributed teams.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to balance short-term execution and long-term organizational growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience about CAN communication, J1939 and NMEA2000 protocol.
• Familiarity with marine products, such as fishing motorboat, sports boat, and water vehicle.
• Familiarity with YOCTO.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a safety-conscious mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and independence, prioritizing safety.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

What's In It For You

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5 hour work-week
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&DD Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Reports to: Department Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.