Technical Project Manager
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This role involves leading development efforts across embedded systems, firmware, device drivers, Linux-based tools, and Python applications. The Technical Program Manager will manage cross-functional engineering teams to build low-level and systems software, ensuring efficient planning, integration, and delivery across hardware and software domains, with a strong emphasis on software development processes and release coordination.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate projects involving embedded firmware, Linux driver development, and supporting tools
- Manage project schedules, milestones, and engineering deliverables across software, hardware, and QA teams
- Collaborate with technical leads to define scope, estimate effort, and prioritize features
- Drive Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, standups, and reviews, and support CI/CD and release processes across firmware and systems tools
- Identify risks, resolve blockers, and maintain alignment between technical work and business objectives
- Communicate clearly with engineers, stakeholders, and leadership on status, risks, and timelines
- Promote best practices in documentation, version control, and change tracking
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in technical project or program management roles
- Proven experience managing embedded systems, firmware, or driver development projects
- Strong understanding of Agile software development processes and team dynamics
- Familiarity with software release cycles and CI/CD concepts in embedded or Linux-based environments
- Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills
- Proficiency with project tracking and collaboration tools, such as Jira, Git, Notion, and Confluence
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering, or related field
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in technical project or program management roles
Nice to Have
- Understanding of embedded system architecture and hardware-software integration workflows
- Familiarity with Linux systems concepts, including user-space versus kernel-space and driver architecture
- Exposure to mixed-language environments such as C/C++ and Python
- Knowledge of Linux kernel modules, device trees, or board bring-up
Skills
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