Job Summary
Responsible for leading and managing a team that delivers high-quality embedded software and firmware for a wide range of cutting-edge storage systems and flash-based performance enhancement modules.
Job Requirements
Job Requirements
- Lead a platform software/firmware engineering team delivering high-quality storage platform solutions.
- Translate product goals into clear execution plans, including priorities, timelines, resourcing, and delivery commitments.
- Oversee the full development lifecycle from planning through release and sustenance.
- Drive high-quality, secure, and timely delivery while strengthening engineering practices across CI/CD, automation, and SDLC.
- Collaborate with JDM/ODM partners, third-party vendors, and cross-functional teams (hardware, software, quality, manufacturing, and support).
- Manage risks, resolve issues, and ensure alignment across stakeholders.
- Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations clearly to leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Continuously improve team processes, engineering quality, and execution predictability.
- Promote responsible use of approved AI tools for development, testing, and problem-solving.
- Coach and develop engineers, supporting performance and career growth aligned to business needs.
Desired Skills
- Strong technical and people leadership with the ability to build trust and drive accountability.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills with practical judgement.
- Clear communication skills to articulate risks, trade-offs, and outcomes.
- Ability to prioritise effectively and guide teams toward delivery and quality goals.
- Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Continuous improvement focus to enhance engineering practices and outcomes.
Desired Experience
- Experience leading software/firmware teams delivering storage or systems software.
- Hands-on expertise in C/C++, Python, kernel development, and operating systems (Linux/FreeBSD).
- Knowledge of BIOS, BMC firmware, computer architecture, and development workflows.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, security practices, and project delivery.
- Experience improving CI/CD, automation, and release processes.
- Exposure to AI tools for development and productivity enhancement.
- Proven experience in hiring, mentoring, and developing engineering talent.
- Experience working with ODM/JDM partners and third-party vendors.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate across teams.
Education
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience and experience in technical leadership, people management is required
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple critical projects