Senior Manager, Embedded Software

Metropolis is seeking a Senior Manager of Embedded Software to lead software development for our field deployed custom hardware systems.  We are developing a broad suite of technologies that enable the operation of our CV/ML platform, including but not limited to camera and computer vision systems, edge and embedded computers, IoT sensors and automated access control systems. As a leader within the Advanced Technologies (AT) organization, you will be responsible for leading the Embedded Software team to define and deliver software that supports current and future hardware systems. You will work closely with members of the Hardware Engineering, Edge Software, Machine Learning, and Technical Operations organizations to define requirements and support deployment of software into production. You and your team will work up and down the stack, from microcontrollers to embedded Linux, and develop both embedded platform and application specific software. 

The right candidate will have a broad embedded software background that includes having shipped multiple systems to production, as well as prior team leadership experience. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders. You won’t be afraid to break new technological ground at Metropolis and are more than willing to roll up your sleeves, dig in, and get the job done. If you have a background in embedded systems, sensors, cameras, and computer vision, and are interested in developing systems that go out into the real world, please reach out!

• Lead the Embedded Software team to design and build embedded software that enables, integrates, and operates the field deployed Metropolis hardware platform.


• Guide the teams technically, engaging in architecture definition, implementation of best practices, and hands-on troubleshooting when needed.


• Mange the team through all phases of embedded software development, from concept and design to deployment and maintenance.


• Collaborate with other Engineering and Product teams to evaluate requirements and use cases for new systems.


• Identify top level embedded software requirements and establish development best practices.


• Work with Hardware Engineering and Technical Operations to support hardware bring-up, debug and deployment.


• Invest in the career development of the team members, develop future leaders, and create a culture of cohesion and teamwork.


• Participate in talent acquisition processes to ensure that we have world class engineers across all skill and experience levels.


• Establish metrics to measure the productivity of the team, hold people accountable and identify people issues early.

• BS in CS/ECE or related engineering discipline


• 8+ years of embedded software development experience, with at least 2+ years of experience leading and managing embedded software teams


• 2+ years of experience as a hands-on senior, staff or principal engineer with demonstrated end-to-end ownership of an embedded software project before transitioning into managing teams


• Experience designing software for embedded microcontrollers (ARM, PIC, etc.) and Embedded Linux (Yocto, Ubuntu, Debian, etc.) in a production environment


• Expert level knowledge of at least one modern embedded language, such as C/C++ or Rust, including object-oriented design


• Experience contributing to the designs and architectures of both new and existing software systems, including design patterns, reliability, test strategy and scaling


• Experience in development and test of common embedded hardware interfaces (GPIO, ethernet, USB, etc.)


• Experience with real time software development, including RTOS, bare metal embedded systems, and/or Linux kernel/device drivers


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences


• Previous experience working inside innovative, high-growth environments is a plus