Embedded Software Manager

We are seeking an Embedded Software Manager to join our team. In this role, you will use your expertise to lead a small team of embedded engineers developing safety-critical firmware for Kodiak's autonomous trucks. You will stay hands-on in design and code review while owning the team's delivery, from board bring-up through production end-of-line testing.

What you'll do:

• Manage and mentor a team of 3 embedded engineers, setting priorities and growing the team's technical depth
• Own architecture and delivery of real-time firmware running on an RTOS in safety-critical systems
• Drive development in line with ISO 26262, including safety requirements, reviews and verification evidence
• Work with hardware and manufacturing teams on PCBA bring-up, debug and design for test
• Develop and maintain end-of-line test software and fixtures so every unit is verified before it ships
• Stay close to the code through design reviews, debugging, and writing code where it helps

What you'll bring:

• Experience leading or tech-leading embedded teams, with a clear path into people management
• Strong embedded C/C++ on an RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, QNX, AUTOSAR or similar)
• Hands-on experience with safety-critical development and ISO 26262
• PCBA bring-up and debug experience, and experience with production or end-of-line test

Nice to have:

• CAN bus and J1939
• Heavy truck or autonomous vehicle experience
• MISRA C

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
• MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
• Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
• Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)
• Fidelity 401(k)
• Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
• Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)