About the role
Job Title: Senior Software Manager (Embedded)
Location: Batangas, Philippines
We are partnering with a global engineering and technology leader that is expanding its engineering team in the Philippines and is looking for a Senior Software Manager to lead high-impact embedded software development. This is a key leadership role where you will shape teams, drive delivery excellence, and influence the future of innovative products used globally.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage engineering managers, technical leads, and software engineers delivering embedded software solutions
- Own end-to-end delivery, ensuring programs are delivered on time, on quality, on specification, and on cost
- Work closely with hardware, product, and test teams across global engineering functions
- Provide technical leadership in software architecture, design, and engineering best practices (CI/CD, unit testing, code quality, etc.)
- Act as a key communication point for senior stakeholders, providing clear updates, progress tracking, and escalation management
- Drive team performance by removing blockers, resolving critical issues, and ensuring delivery continuity
- Build, mentor, and develop a strong engineering team, supporting career growth and capability development
- Promote continuous improvement in tools, processes, and software development practices
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline with 3+ years of experience in technical leadership or people management roles
- With 10+ years of experience in embedded software development using C/C++
- Strong experience in bare-metal and RTOS-based development environments
- Strong understanding of modern SDLC practices (Agile, CI/CD, TDD, version control systems)
- Experience managing delivery using tools such as Jira or similar platforms
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a global environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical topics clearly to senior stakeholders