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Senior Manager, Middleware

US CA San Mateo💼 Full-time💰 $230,000–$230,000🗓 2026-08-25 → 2026-09-26

Core

Architect, build, and lead the development of reliable embedded firmware that acts as the brain stem for autonomous drones and accessory products, bridging algorithms with sensors and mechanical hardware.

Role type

Senior Manager, Embedded Software

Builds

Autonomous drone firmware and accessory product line

Domain

Aerospace / Embedded Systems / Autonomous Flight

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Modern C++ in real-time embedded environments, Python development, SOC development (Qualcomm), embedded microcontrollers, camera drivers, embedded Linux userspace and kernel development, low-level firmware knowledge, ARM assembly debugging, embedded security and cryptographic firmware

Preferred skills

Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging, code optimization

Technologies

C++, Python, Qualcomm, ARM, Linux, Embedded Linux

Responsibilities

Provide technical direction and architecture of complex systems, Design and implement embedded software that runs on the vehicle, Characterize, integrate, and validate key subsystems (e.g. next-gen camera, radio), Bring up and debug new hardware, Write interfaces and drivers for sensors and other devices

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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