Senior Embedded Software Engineering Manager – Core Software and Platform

BLUE ORIGIN

. Lead and manage the embedded software engineering team responsible for Core Platform Software and Payloads development .

Posted 3/27/2026full-timeKent • Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $181,144 - $275,805 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the embedded software engineering team responsible for Core Platform Software and Payloads development
Actively contribute to technical design and implementation, dedicating approximately 50% of time to hands-on software development
Drive the architecture and implementation of foundational software frameworks, libraries, and services
Write, review, and debug code for critical platform components and interfaces
Establish technical direction and software development standards for embedded platform components
Oversee the development of real-time operating system integrations, device drivers, and middleware
Manage project schedules, resource allocation, and technical risk mitigation strategies
Collaborate with hardware engineering teams to ensure optimal software/hardware integration
Implement and maintain software development lifecycle processes
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineering team members, focusing 50% of time on team management and growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
6+ years of experience in embedded software development with at least 2 years in a leadership role
Current hands-on technical proficiency in core embedded software development
Experience managing teams developing core embedded software components and platforms
Proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming and software architecture design
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), bootloaders, and firmware development
Knowledge of software development methodologies and tools for mission-critical systems
Experience with software configuration management and build systems
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to lead technical discussions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year
Up to 14 company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded software developmentC programmingC++ programmingsoftware architecture designreal-time operating systems (RTOS)bootloadersfirmware developmentsoftware configuration managementbuild systemssoftware development lifecycle processes

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentorshipcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsteam managementtechnical directionrisk mitigationcollaborationresource allocationproject management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Computer Engineering