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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager Embedded Software Engineering - **Company:** Briggs & Stratton - **Location:** Wauwatosa, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Unit Testing, Static Program Analysis, Code Coverage, Communications Protocols, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Linux on Embedded Systems, Middleware, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Secure Coding, Smart Devices, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, System Programming, Digital Twin, Safety Critical Systems, Data Analytics, U-Boot - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88285944/1 ## About the Role * A software engineering background directly related to manufactured products * A systems thinker * Analytical and detail oriented * A business aware engineer * Decisive under ambiguity * Ownership driven Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field * Seven years of professional engineering experience * Five years of experience developing system architectures for software and/or hardware systems. * Strong proficiency in real-time embedded systems architecture, RTOS, low-level drivers, embedded Linux, and hardware-software co-design using industrial communication protocols Practical working knowledge of functional safety, cybersecurity standards, secure boot execution, and edge-to-cloud telemetry architectures for battery management or power electronics * Demonstrated experience guiding teams in automated CI/CD pipelines, static analysis, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) / Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing frameworks * Proven leadership capability in software talent acquisition, performance coaching, operational budget management, and cross-functional collaboration across hardware, systems, and enterprise teams * Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location Preferred Certifications: * Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) * Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP) * Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) * Professional ScrumMaster (PSM) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ## Description As a Manager of Embedded Software Engineering, your goal will be to plan, direct, and govern the software architecture and engineering execution for next-generation embedded platforms, edge devices, and battery control systems. You will serve as the primary technical leader and manager for embedded software architecture while leading, growing, and mentoring a high-performing software engineering department. You will bridge the gap between low-level hardware abstraction, real-time control systems, and cloud-connected edge architectures to ensure scalable, safe, and robust product development. #Li-LB1 #LI-Hybrid You will do this by: * Overseeing the implementations of unified, reusable embedded software architectures across product lines, ensuring components remain hardware-decoupled, modular, and scalable * Guiding firmware and control design using object-oriented and low-level programming languages, Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), and embedded OS platforms; support the definition of low-level drivers, middleware, and standard industrial communication protocols * Ensuring compliance with safety-critical systems standards, functional safety requirements, and secure code execution, while directing secure boot, memory partitioning, cryptographic execution, and Over-the-Air (OTA) update lifecycles * Collaborating with Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems Engineering teams to support microcontroller/SoC selection, sensor/actuator integration, power management, and hardware bring-up * Directing the design and maintenance of data flows between edge controllers, telemetry systems, and enterprise cloud environments to enable digital twin and fleet analytics capabilities * Promoting the adoption of modern embedded DevOps workflows, automated continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, static analysis, unit testing, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) / Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) validation environments * Maintaining Agile/Scrum development methodologies tailored to embedded hardware/software release cycles, overseeing sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and cross-functional dependency tracking. * Establishing and track key engineering performance metrics (e.g., test coverage, incoming bug rates, and sprint performance) to drive continuous improvement and accountability * Performing full range of managerial responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, coaching, and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; managing department budgets; and evaluating performance * Implementing guidelines, standards, and team practices for leveraging emerging AI productivity tools across software development workflows * Perform other duties as assigned The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)