Software Manager - Vehicle Application Software - Remote

We are a pioneering force in the realm of autonomous mobile robots, dedicated to revolutionizing material handling. Recognized among the Top 5 most innovative robotics companies worldwide by Fast Company in 2022, we specialize in developing and delivering cutting-edge mobile robots and enterprise software. Our solutions cater to global leaders across various industries including logistics, manufacturing, warehousing, and e-commerce. With a suite of offerings spanning from mobile robots to enterprise fleet management software, we are committed to fortifying global supply chains and fostering profitable economies through safe, seamless, and intelligent mobile robotics solutions. About the Role: Software Manager, Vehicle Application Software Join our dynamic Vehicle Application Software (VSW) team, where you'll play a pivotal role in crafting and delivering vehicle-side product features integral to our enterprise material handling solutions. As the manager of the VSW team, you'll be at the helm of the application-layer of our vehicle-side software stack. This entails spearheading the design, development, support, and continuous maintenance of the software. Collaborating closely with Product Management (PdM) and a Technical Project Manager (TPM), you'll define features, scope software releases, and ensure the team meets technical deliverables. The VSW team collaborates extensively with Test Engineering, Hardware, and other software teams, ensuring seamless development efforts and timely delivery of solutions to our customers. Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of software engineers tasked with delivering vehicle application software.
Collaborate with PdM, TPM, and other engineering teams to define, scope, and develop distributed material handling solutions, owning the work breakdown for the vehicle application software component.
Advocate and implement modern software development practices to ensure the VSW team delivers safe, secure, and robust software in accordance with our product roadmap.
Participate in software architecture planning, including the incremental migration of legacy code to modern robotics software frameworks.
Communicate performance expectations to team members and provide timely feedback.
Monitor the team's progress towards release timelines and address any risks in a transparent manner.
Identify staffing needs for the VSW team and justify accordingly.
Manage and contribute to processes for handling escalated field support issues. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Proficiency in C++ programming and modern software engineering principles.
Strong command of Linux systems programming.
Excellent communication skills with a passion for fostering positive team culture.
Demonstrated leadership experience and a desire to lead a software team. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in managing software teams.
Proficiency in agile methodologies.
Background in mobile robotics or autonomous vehicles.
Familiarity with ROS, ROS2, DDS, or other data-centric middleware.
Knowledge of modern task execution frameworks such as Behavior Trees. Why Join Us? Seegrid is nationally recognized as a Best Place to Work, and we invite you to be a part of our journey towards innovation and excellence!
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 112,000.00 236,000.00 Per Year