Sr. Manager Modem Engineering

Ericsson•Santa Clara, CA

12d•$235,500 - $294,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions is growing its modem engineering leadership team, advancing end-to-end modem baseband, platform, and firmware delivery for next-generation enterprise and industrial IoT solutions. Reporting to the Head of Modem Engineering, the Senior Manager of Modem Engineering will lead an organization responsible for modem software delivery, firmware integration, platform enablement, and cellular feature development across multiple product programs. This role sits at the intersection of engineering execution and strategic planning, partnering with product management, chipset vendors, ODMs, and global engineering stakeholders to deliver carrier-grade connectivity solutions.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in modem, wireless, embedded systems, telecommunications, or related engineering disciplines
5+ years of engineering management experience leading modem, wireless, or embedded software development teams
Demonstrated track record delivering complex modem or embedded software programs across multiple product generations
Strong experience leading cross-functional engineering organizations spanning firmware, hardware, platform, validation, and test disciplines
Experience managing workforce planning, hiring, contractor strategies, and engineering resource allocation
Experience with technical engagements involving modem chipset vendors, ODM partners, and carrier organizations
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical, business, and executive audiences
Experience working within geographically distributed engineering organizations

Nice To Haves

Experience building and scaling modem automation, validation, and quality frameworks
Familiarity with Linux kernel, embedded driver development, BSP integration, and platform bring-up
Understanding of wireless/RF concepts, carrier certification processes, and interoperability testing
Experience leading globally distributed and contractor-augmented engineering teams
Experience with embedded or other leading chipset platforms
Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field
Support the growth of engineering talent through coaching, mentoring, and career development

Responsibilities

Partner with the Head of Modem Engineering to execute long-term modem technology and platform strategy across enterprise and industrial IoT products
Lead and grow a high-performing modem engineering team through talent development, succession planning, and engineering best practices
Own workforce planning, resource allocation, contractor management, and hiring plans for assigned programs
Drive engineering operational excellence through metrics, process improvements, and automation investments
Define and drive engineering execution plans, milestones, and resource allocation across products and future cellular platform initiatives
Partner with Product Management to define roadmap priorities, feature commitments, and release planning
Lead technical engagements with modem chipset partners, ODM vendors, carrier organizations, and strategic technology suppliers
Drive cross-functional alignment across modem firmware, hardware, RF, platform software, cloud connectivity, and automation teams
Build and scale modem automation, validation, and quality frameworks to improve test coverage and engineering efficiency
Support carrier certification, interoperability testing, and commercialization activities
Identify and proactively address engineering risks, resource gaps, and technical debt

Benefits

Subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution
Subsidized HMO option through Kaiser (for California employees)
Subsidized dental and vision coverage
401(k) plan with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
Company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid disability benefits
Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation
Up to 3 personal days per year
11 annual holidays
8 hours of volunteer time
80 hours of sick time annually
Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave
6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Mobile therapy