Manager, Firmware Development

Keenfinity•Burnsville, MN

1d•$150,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Firmware Development leads a multi-site engineering team responsible for firmware and embedded software development for intercom and other complex real-time audio communication products used in broadcast media production, theaters, houses of worship, transportation, energy, commercial, general aviation, and other mission-critical communication environments. The role provides technical and organizational leadership for firmware development, test operations, engineering processes, and software tool management. The manager ensures the engineering organization is staffed, trained, and aligned to meet product roadmap, customer, and business objectives. Working with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and cross-functional engineering teams, the manager drives innovation, improves development efficiency, and delivers high-quality products on schedule and within budget. The position is hybrid and requires on-site work in Burnsville, Minnesota, three days per week. Domestic and international travel is approximately 5%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
At least 10 years of software or firmware development experience, including complex real-time embedded systems.
At least 5 years of engineering management experience leading firmware development teams and developing firmware development processes.
Strong expertise in C, C++, Python, Linux, DevOps environments, GitLab, and embedded firmware development.
Experience with Agile development methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to drive and champion organizational change and growth.
Experience developing products in a multidisciplinary environment.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 5%.
Indefinite U.S. work authorization is required; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience with digital audio, networking technologies, and embedded hardware/firmware systems.
Familiarity with cloud computing, HTML, and Qt.
Knowledge of EMI/ESD mitigation, EMC compliance, grounding techniques, and international safety standards.

Responsibilities

Lead firmware and real-time embedded software development and testing for complex audio communication products.
Manage continuation engineering, maintenance releases, and long-term product support activities.
Collaborate with Product Management and engineering teams to define requirements, prioritize product backlogs, and align technical execution with business objectives.
Improve engineering processes, CI/CD pipelines, development toolchains, and automated test systems to improve quality and efficiency.
Provide technical leadership in embedded firmware, hardware/software integration, and complex system-level design challenges.
Monitor project schedules, technical risks, team performance, and resource utilization to ensure successful project execution.
Lead staffing, budgeting, recruiting, coaching, performance management, and career development for firmware engineering staff.
Support product roadmap planning, technology evaluations, and innovation initiatives while identifying and mitigating technical risks.
Work with Manufacturing and Quality teams to improve product reliability, compliance, manufacturability, and operational efficiency.
Communicate technical solutions, development status, and project risks to customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
Ensure adherence to engineering processes, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and embedded firmware development best practices.