Software Engineering Manager

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead embedded software initiatives supporting advanced digital power control products in Greater Cleveland, Ohio. This position combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, guiding firmware design for real-time systems while helping a small engineering team deliver reliable, production-ready solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in embedded development, strong collaboration skills, and a practical approach to building high-performance control software.

Responsibilities:

Direct the design and delivery of embedded software for digital power control applications that produce DC and AC power outputs.

Define and develop real-time firmware architectures for MCU, DSP, or FPGA-based platforms using C, C++, or comparable low-level programming languages.

Supervise, coach, and develop a team of 2 to 5 engineers through regular feedback, technical guidance, code review oversight, and performance management.

Partner with hardware, systems, and product stakeholders to establish software requirements, technical interfaces, and implementation priorities.

Promote disciplined engineering practices by strengthening source control usage, test coverage, coding standards, and technical documentation.

Oversee the software lifecycle from early concept and design through release, production support, and post-deployment improvement.

Troubleshoot challenging embedded system issues in laboratory settings, identifying root causes and driving corrective action.

7+ years of experience in embedded software development, including technical leadership or people management responsibilities. Strong proficiency in C++ and low-level software development for real-time or resource-constrained systems. Background in digital power, electric power systems, digital circuits, or closely related hardware-oriented environments. Experience working with microcontrollers, digital signal processors, or FPGA-based control platforms. Familiarity with digital signal processing concepts and embedded control implementation. Working knowledge of structured development methods such as Agile Scrum and collaborative API or interface development. Ability to work effectively across software, hardware, and product teams while mentoring engineers and driving delivery., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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