Engineer Manager, Scanner Software

Lumafield•Boston, MA

6d•$180,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lumafield is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead the System Software organization in its Cambridge office. The manager will oversee development and delivery of performance application software, including image processing and hardware interfaces, distributed systems, and prototypes for new hardware and software features. The role combines team leadership and execution management with hands-on technical direction and ownership of outcomes. The manager will coordinate resources around agile priorities, coach and mentor engineers, support hiring and career development, establish technical standards, and balance near-term product delivery with long-term goals. They will lead team execution, sprint planning, and delivery milestones for next-generation CT scanning products; set technical direction and architecture across system software and research initiatives; and work closely with hardware, product, and cross-functional teams to align roadmaps and deliver features.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience managing, leading, and growing software or systems engineering teams.
Strong technical background in system software, performance applications, or embedded Linux systems.
Demonstrated track record of delivering complex software projects in hardware-adjacent or distributed systems domains.
Proficiency with agile processes, technical roadmapping, and cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to balance engineering health with product delivery.
BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Ability to thrive in a fast, high-stakes startup environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working through security compliance frameworks.
Experience spanning low-level device drivers through complex algorithm development.
Experience designing systems that require reliable uptime on a factory floor.

Responsibilities

Lead, grow, and empower a team of System Software Engineers and Research Engineers.
Manage team execution, sprint planning, and delivery milestones for next-generation CT scanning products.
Set technical direction and architecture across core system software and advanced research initiatives.
Mentor and develop engineers through coaching, technical guidance, and career development.
Coordinate team resources against agile priorities and balance near-term deliveries with long-term goals.
Partner with hardware, product, and cross-functional teams to align roadmap priorities and deliver high-impact features.
Contribute hands-on technical leadership and take ownership of team outcomes.