Embedded Software Manager

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Job Overview
Mainspring Energy’s revolutionary linear generator is a sophisticated robot. Inside the generator is a network of computers combining embedded Linux and real-time bare metal applications. These orchestrate the critical tasks of shaping control signals and collecting data from a wide variety of sensors which make this technology possible. Our embedded platform is rapidly evolving, and we need great managers to lead the engineering team making it happen. If you love leading people to solve challenging technological problems and are passionate about driving an efficient, agile process, then we need you!

Responsibilities
This is a managing role for an embedded software team.

As a leader in the organization you will:

Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and guide a team of software engineers, conducting regular one-on-ones and performance reviews

Project Management: Oversee the full software development lifecycle, setting clear milestones, managing timelines, and removing roadblocks

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, executives, and QA teams to align technical goals with business needs

Technical Guidance: Provide high-level architectural and technical feedback during design reviews

Hiring and Growth: Interview, hire, and onboard new engineering talent while building paths for career growth within the team

Qualifications
You have...

Experience: 12+ years embedded software development experience (real-time a plus) including project management experience delivering a commercial product

Methodologies: Strong background in Agile, Scrum, or Kanban project management frameworks

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

This position is a hybrid position (onsite + remote) at our Menlo Park HQ. The salary will be adjusted to reflect local market conditions based on employee location as well as the experience of the employee. Mainspring offers pre-IPO company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) + benefits.

Does your experience not meet all of our posted requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to positions unless they meet every listed requirement. At Mainspring, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, flexible, and collaborative environment, so if you want to help us transition the world to clean and affordable electricity, and don’t meet all posted requirements for a particular role, we’d still love to hear from you. Mainspring can sometimes be flexible enough to shift responsibilities for the right person, or otherwise identify open or upcoming roles that may better fit your professional background.
In more traditional words, Mainspring Energy, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
This compensation and benefits information is based on Mainspring Energy's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.