SOHO Firmware Manager

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Job Summary

• This role is responsible for leading a team of software firmware engineers in designing, developing, and maintaining firmware solutions that drive the functionality and performance of hardware devices and embedded systems. The role works closely with hardware engineers, software developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust and reliable firmware products. The role involves managing the entire firmware development lifecycle, from design and coding to testing and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Leads the preparation and creation of instructional technical manuscripts for firmware operation.

• Manages resources to complete programming projects, and designs detailed plans to ensure firmware is functioning properly.

• Leads multiple project teams of other software firmware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, analysis, coding, testing, and integration.

• Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on firmware design and development.

• Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.

• Manages project meetings, schedules, milestones and delivery, including managing vendors and manufacturing partners to achieve teams goals.

• Fosters collaboration between software firmware engineers, hardware engineers, software developers, and other stakeholders to achieve seamless integration of firmware with hardware and software components.

• Serves as an expert on all firmware related topics and acts as overall firmware leadership to provide perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities.

• Stays updated with industry trends and emerging technologies related to firmware development, ensuring the team remains innovative and competitive.

• Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.

• Typically has 7-10 years of job-related experience or 5-7 years of management experience, preferably in firmware development, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications
NA

Knowledge & Skills

• Agile Methodology

• Algorithms

• C (Programming Language)

• C++ (Programming Language)

• Computer Engineering

• Computer Science

• Debugging

• Electrical Engineering

• Embedded Software

• Embedded Systems

• Firmware

• Firmware Development

• Git (Version Control System)

• Linux

• New Product Development

• Operating Systems

• Python (Programming Language)

• Real-Time Operating Systems

• Software Development

• Software Engineering

Cross-Org Skills

• Customer Centricity

• Prioritization

• Resilience

• Team Management

• Strategic Thinking

Impact & Scope

• Impacts function and leads projects requiring understanding of multiple disciplines or areas of HP.

Complexity

• Uses managerial concepts and company objectives to resolve issues in creative and effective ways.

Disclaimer

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
 

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