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# Sr Director of Engineering (EE, Firmware, Software & Cloud)

- **Company:** WILLOW INNOVATIONS, INC.
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Data Security, Embedded C, Firmware, Mobile Application Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Hardware Testing, Technical Debt, Information Technology, Api Design, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-director-of-engineering-ee-firmware-software-cloud-mountain-view-ca--d8e45d2e-d84a-4544-835d-ce0c0ec6eb96

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Computer Firmware, Cloud Computing, Pumps, Electrical Engineering, Cloud Computing, Computer Firmware, Embedded Systems, Mobile Applications, Ecosystems, * Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

 * Experience: 12+ years of progressive engineering experience in connected consumer hardware, IoT, or medical devices, with at least 5+ years in engineering leadership (Director level or above).
 * Multi-Domain Mastery: Demonstrated technical depth across all four required core domains:

 * Electrical Engineering: Mixed-signal PCB design, low-power battery management, sensor integration, BLE design, and RF compliance.
 * Firmware: Embedded C/C++, RTOS, microcontroller architectures (e.g., Nordic, STM32), and low-level communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART).
 * Software & Cloud: Mobile application architecture (iOS/Android), cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), microservices, RESTful APIs, and IoT device management.
 * Hands-On Capability: Proven ability to remain technical-able to read schematics, evaluate codebases, review system interfaces, and guide architectural decisions without relying solely on delegated oversight.
 * Vendor Management: Deep experience managing third-party engineering vendors, offshore development teams, and contract manufacturers through full product lifecycles (NPI through mass production)., * Experience in regulated medical devices (FDA 510(k), IEC 62304 software lifecycle) or high-reliability consumer health technologies.
 * Proven track record of delivering successful, high-volume consumer IoT products from concept through mass manufacturing.
 * Familiarity with data security, encryption standards for connected hardware, and healthcare privacy compliance (HIPAA/GDPR).

## Description

* Act as the chief technical authority across Willow's end-to-end stack: Electrical Engineering (PCBA design, power management, sensors), Firmware (RTOS, low-power BLE), Software (iOS/Android), and Cloud (AWS/GCP, APIs, analytics).
 * Remain actively engaged in technical execution: drive system-level architecture, lead design reviews (schematics, layout, firmware architecture, API design), and jump in to troubleshoot complex technical bottlenecks.
 * Define and enforce technical standards, code quality metrics, hardware test procedures, and secure software development lifecycles (SDLC).

Team Management & Organizational Growth

 * Manage, recruit, and mentor a high-performing, multi-disciplinary engineering team across EE, firmware, cloud, and mobile disciplines.
 * Build a culture of accountability, innovation, technical rigor, and cross-functional collaboration.
 * Establish career paths, performance management, and continuous learning programs for engineering staff.

External Vendor & Partner Orchestration

 * Direct and manage external development partners, offshore software agencies, specialized design houses, and hardware manufacturing partners (JDM/ODM/CM).
 * Negotiate statements of work (SOWs), manage vendor budgets, track technical deliverables, and ensure external code/hardware designs meet internal standards.
 * Establish clear handoff protocols between external development partners and internal sustaining/operations teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Execution

 * Partner closely with Product Management, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations to translate product requirements into executable technical roadmaps and project timelines.
 * Ensure engineering practices comply with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA medical device software controls, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, HIPAA, and data privacy standards).
 * Balance technical debt, performance, cost of goods sold (COGS), feature velocity, and product reliability.