About the role
We are seeking a visionary and experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow our talented team of engineers in the design and development of educational robotics products with software ranging from low-level device firmware, to customer facing desktop applications, to user APIs. These products are crucial components in educational STEM environments, competitions, and activities used by students across the globe. You will be responsible for defining technical strategy, driving execution, and fostering a high-performing culture to further our mission of spreading STEM education by providing quality and easy-to-use robotics parts to our customers.
What you'll do
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers and interns, including performance reviews, professional development, and recruiting efforts.
- Define and own the software development lifecycle, ensuring quality, efficiency, and scalability across all product lines.
- Partner with cross-functional leadership (hardware, electrical, mechanical, and product management) to define the long-term software architecture, product roadmaps, and strategic project timelines.
- Oversee the execution of all software development projects, including:
- Embedded software
- Motor and motion control algorithms
- Device drivers
- Android, Linux, and embedded Linux OS development
- User-facing APIs
- Windows and Mac desktop applications using Electron and other platforms
- Factory and internal test software
- Dev-ops process and tool development
- Manage collaboration with external software design partners, ensuring project alignment and quality delivery.
- Act as the primary technical point of contact, facilitating the breakdown of complex technical problems into actionable tasks and ensuring timely resolution of customer technical issues, in partnership with the support team.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and collaboration within the engineering team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a software engineering role with a strong background in team management or leadership.
- Hands-on experience with FIRST® and its robotics programs.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor software engineering teams, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Cross-department collaboration experience among other engineering disciplines.
- Strong strategic planning and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Expert proficiency with C, C++, and Java, and a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
- Direct experience with at least one of the development areas listed above.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Nice to have
- Understanding and implementation experience of motion control algorithms.
- Experience with DC motor control.
- Experience with robotics system engineering.
- Experience with CAN, Ethernet, USB, and other communication protocols and interfaces.
- Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Basic electrical and shop tool skills.
- Proficient with Google Workspace software (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and Chat).
What we offer
- Competitive salary.
- Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching and others.
- Small, friendly office.
- Fully stocked break room with snacks and beverages.
- Casual office attire.
- Nine paid holidays plus a floating holiday of 8 hours.
- PTO that starts accruing from day one of employment.
It is the policy of REV Robotics to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, FIRST team affiliation, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, opinion on bumpers on FRC robots, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, REV Robotics will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Direct candidates only, no recruiters.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. The following links provide information for all applicants: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster; Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Poster; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster.
