Software Engineering Manager - Firmware

Software Engineering Manager - Firmware

The Firmware team within Vehicle OS architect the foundation of tomorrow's intelligent vehicles. The team develops critical embedded systems powering Applied Intuition's revolutionary Vehicle OS platform, transforming how global automakers build software-defined vehicles. Engineers work with real-time operating systems, board support packages, and hardware abstraction layers to enable next-generation automotive experiences and intelligent vehicle software platforms.

As Engineering Manager, Firmware, you will lead a team of talented engineers building embedded C/C++ systems, RTOS implementations, and low-level hardware integrations. Your team's work will directly impact how vehicles sense, process, and respond to complex environments and industry demands.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Manage and mentor a team developing core firmware solutions for Vehicle OS.
• Drive technical execution, architecture, and hands-on development of embedded systems, including Linux, QNX, and hardware abstraction.
• Guide the integration of sensors and hardware with real-time firmware and board support packages.
• Partner with product, hardware, and software teams to deliver reliable, production-grade automotive software.
• Execute firmware and low-level software code reviews and provide technical leadership.
• Set a compelling roadmap for firmware innovation, balancing speed, technical quality, and team productivity.
• Contribute to recruiting efforts, team building, and ongoing mentoring.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, preferably from top programs (Stanford, Berkeley, CMU, Waterloo, or similar).
• Significant experience in embedded firmware or low-level RTOS development.
• Hands-on background with ADAS, Linux Kernel, QNX, and sensor integration.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ with expertise in hardware/software co-design.
• Track record of code reviews and technical leadership; direct coding experience is a strong plus.
• Experience in software project management and technical documentation.

Nice to have:

• Experience with cloud-connected vehicle platforms, SDV architectures, and AI-driven automotive applications.
• Prior experience in technical sales support or application engineering for embedded software products.
• Knowledge of functional safety (ASIL levels), cybersecurity (ISO 21434), and AUTOSAR tooling (DaVinci, Tresos, Vector, etc.).
• Background in electrical/electronic architecture and software integration in modern vehicles.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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