Software Engineering Manager
About The Position
MaxLinear is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to join our team. The position combines hands-on technical leadership, people management, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced product development environment. In this role, you will focus on leading a team of software and firmware engineers developing embedded solutions for communication and networking products, driving software development activities across the product lifecycle, from architecture and design through implementation, validation, release, and sustaining support. You will collaborate closely with DSP, ASIC, Hardware, Validation, Systems, and Program Management teams to resolve technical challenges and execute project deliverables. Key responsibilities include leading software bring-up activities for new silicon, FPGA/emulation platforms, and hardware prototypes; driving root-cause analysis and resolution of complex system-level issues involving software, firmware, DSP, hardware, and test infrastructure; owning project planning, execution tracking, schedule management, risk identification, and mitigation within the software organization; ensuring software deliverables meet product quality, performance, reliability, and schedule objectives; reviewing software architecture, design, code quality, and test strategies to ensure maintainability and scalability; guiding the development of software requirements, design specifications, implementation plans, and test documentation; establishing and improving engineering processes, development methodologies, and quality practices; supporting customer escalations / field issues by driving technical investigations and corrective actions; conducting performance reviews, providing career development guidance, and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration; and promoting effective communication and alignment across geographically distributed teams.
Requirements
- Strong experience developing embedded software and firmware for communication, networking, telecommunications, semiconductor, or related products
- Deep understanding of DSP-based SoC architectures and embedded systems
- Experience working with DSP firmware and signal-processing systems
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming in embedded environments
- Experience with RTOS
- Experience with multi-core processors, microcontrollers, and hardware/software integration
- Strong debugging skills across software, firmware, DSP, SoC, and hardware domains
- Hands-on experience with silicon bring-up, board bring-up, and system-level validation
- Ability to drive complex technical issues across multiple organizations and stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and delivering products on aggressive schedules
- Ability to influence technical direction and drive execution in a cross-functional environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Management experience
- Experience with optical networking, optical transceivers, Ethernet, OTN, PCS/PMA, FEC, CMIS, or related communication technologies
- Familiarity with SerDes, high-speed interfaces, and networking protocols
- Experience with lab debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and JTAG debuggers
- Experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams
- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and modern CI/CD environments
- Familiarity with Python, scripting languages, and automated test frameworks
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of software and firmware engineers developing embedded solutions for communication and networking products
- Drive software development activities across the product lifecycle, from architecture and design through implementation, validation, release, and sustaining support
- Collaborate closely with DSP, ASIC, Hardware, Validation, Systems, and Program Management teams to resolve technical challenges and execute project deliverables
- Lead software bring-up activities for new silicon, FPGA/emulation platforms, and hardware prototypes
- Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex system-level issues involving software, firmware, DSP, hardware, and test infrastructure
- Own project planning, execution tracking, schedule management, risk identification, and mitigation within the software organization
- Ensure software deliverables meet product quality, performance, reliability, and schedule objectives
- Review software architecture, design, code quality, and test strategies to ensure maintainability and scalability
- Guide the development of software requirements, design specifications, implementation plans, and test documentation
- Establish and improve engineering processes, development methodologies, and quality practices
- Support customer escalations / field issues by driving technical investigations and corrective actions
- Conduct performance reviews, provide career development guidance, and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration
- Promote effective communication and alignment across geographically distributed teams
Benefits
- health care benefits
- 401k savings plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
