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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software/Firmware Engineering Manager - **Company:** nLIGHT Inc - **Location:** Camas, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $137,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Data as a Services, Web Development, Firmware, Software Product Management, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Jama (Software), Real Time Systems, Operational Systems - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-firmware-engineering-manager-nlight-8770412 ## About the Role · 10+ years of software/firmware development in real-time programming environments · Bachelor's degree in EE, CompE, or CS, Physics or similar discipline · 5+ years of software product management, requirements, and software process management (Agile and Waterfall,) software management experience in global high-tech industries. · Experience managing/directing software engineering development activities, and/or leading R&D teams through the spectrum of NPI Phases and Gates. Ability to motivate, focus, and coach project staff. Ability to influence, manage, and collaborate with external stakeholders. · Experience with software process management systems and tools (Rally, RTC, ZenHub, Jama Contour, JIRA, etc.) and management controls (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), LEAN, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC), as examples). · Familiar with Windows operating systems and .NET · Comfortable with C# and C · Experience with embedded systems development is desirable ## Description nLIGHT, Inc. is seeking a Software/Firmware Engineering Manager to join our growing team, located in Camas, WA. Our ideal candidate is a proven leader and collaborator who is motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive with a passion for growing the business and increasing efficiency. This position focuses on relationships, processes, and the infrastructure necessary to develop, test, and delivery software for multiple concurrent projects. Projects range from laser control systems used in industrial, directed energy applications, tooling and automation. Functions · Direct Projects - Lead multidisciplinary team (firmware, test automation, web development, data services, etc.) through the development/ NPI (New Product Introduction) process. Manage and oversee feasibility studies, requirements generation, software design and qualification, compliance certification, and handoff to production. · Develop Resources - Hire, develop and build highly capable team members with a collective skill set to deliver highest quality software products. · Deliver to Plan - Develop and manage project plans (resource allocation, schedule, budget, and performance attributes) to ensure commitments are achieved; provide regular written and verbal status reports to peers and executives. · Influence Business Strategy - Collaborate with partners to provide inputs to the business unit and corporate planning processes in support of quarterly and annual planning cycles. · Improve Processes - Implement and influence business and operations systems in support of product development needs. 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