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Embedded Engineering Manager - Robotics & Drones

Troy, MI - USA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead embedded engineering teams to develop hardware and software systems for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and drones, focusing on robust perception, autonomy, and system integration.

Role type

Senior IC Engineering Manager (Robotics & Drones)

Builds

Production-ready robotics and drone solutions for warehouse, industrial, and adjacent markets

Domain

Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Embedded Software, Perception

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Embedded systems architecture, sensor integration (cameras, lidar, radar, IMU), systems engineering, team leadership, product roadmap execution, cross-functional collaboration, technical strategy, performance optimization, safety engineering, DevOps practices

Preferred skills

Machine learning-based perception, autonomy algorithms, localization, planning, controls, FMEA, field data analysis

Technologies

Embedded software platforms, sensor data pipelines, SoC, acceleration technologies, SDKs

Responsibilities

Define and execute technology and product roadmaps for embedded systems and software; lead engineering teams in sensor integration, data acquisition, and system-level integration; resolve critical technical escalations and remove roadblocks; manage hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development; partner with hardware, autonomy, and safety teams to establish system interfaces and requirements; define and track system performance KPIs including reliability, latency, and robustness; engage with customers to translate operational requirements into technical solutions.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management

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