Manager, R&D (Embedded Software)
Kubota•Grapevine, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
Kubota is transforming vehicle automation across agriculture and construction. As Manager of R&D, you'll lead a team of Software engineers to build industrial-grade autonomous systems that integrate perception, business logic, UI/UX, telematics and controls—for fully autonomous operation. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll design advanced sense-plan-act pipelines and develop a scalable embedded tech stack that powers autonomy across Kubota’s entire machinery line.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in computer engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or a related field required.
- Minimum 5 years professional C++ and C experience including fluency with OOA/OOD/OOP methodologies required.
- Prior management and project leadership experience required.
- 5+ year’s experience developing software for embedded Linux platforms.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- ROS2 experience preferred.
- Experience in Agriculture or Construction industries preferred.
- Knowledge of localization, control, and sensor integration is preferred.
- Willingness to travel occasionally up to 25%.
Responsibilities
- Manage and mentor Software Engineers in the development of a full vehicle automation stack.
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team to develop full vehicle automation and autonomy focusing on system embedded requirements.
- Apply Embedded software techniques to develop a fully functional autonomy stack.
- Drive decision making for all automation software elements and their integration.
- Collaborate with program management, systems, and architecture engineers to ensure alignment with requirements.
- Work alongside other R&D managers and architects to implement unique solutions for autonomous systems.
- Assist in organizing teams and resources to complete proof-of-concept and commercialization programs and projects.
- Create demonstrations/presentations for all levels within the organization.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation from projects.
- Identify and disclose new intellectual property and mentor team members to do the same.
- Mentor and lead team members to follow a set of Engineering Process Guidelines contributing to high quality project outcomes.
- Manage vendors needed to complete project assignments.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
