REGENT · 5 days ago
Senior Manager - Embedded Software
North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelREGENT is on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation with their innovative seaglider technology. They are seeking a Senior Manager – Embedded Software to lead the embedded software organization, focusing on developing vehicle-critical software and ensuring system safety and reliability across their product line.
Electric VehicleManufacturingMarine TransportationTransportation
Responsibilities
Drive Development of Safety-Critical Software Applications for Real-Time Embedded Systems: Lead the design, implementation, and delivery of crucial software for embedded systems across multiple vehicle programs, from bare-metal firmware to RTOS and Linux-based applications
Define and Evolve Embedded Architecture: Own and guide system architecture for safety, scalability, and maintainability - including critical data pipelines, communications architecture, fault-tolerance systems, and in-field diagnostics
Integrate with Vehicle Systems: Partner closely with controls, autonomy, and electrical teams to ensure seamless system integration across hardware and software
Hardware Bring-Up and Debugging: Oversee and support bring-up and testing of new embedded hardware platforms, sensors, and actuators, providing technical guidance and escalation support
Improve Tools and Development Workflows: Set direction for infrastructure that accelerates embedded development, including CI/CD pipelines, test frameworks, and in-field diagnostics
Support Sea Trials: Enable and support sea trials by ensuring the team is prepared to validate embedded systems in real-world environments and rapidly resolve issues
Mentor Junior Engineers: Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing embedded software team, setting expectations for technical excellence, design rigor, and verification practices
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated professional experience leading teams developing C++ software for embedded systems (Linux, RTOS, or bare-metal environments) in an industry setting
Hands-on experience with safety-critical systems (e.g. aerospace, medical devices, automotive), with a strong understanding of the development rigor, certification considerations, and testing required for reliable performance
Ability to define, communicate, and own software strategy and requirements while contributing to system-level architecture decisions
Proficiency with scripting tools such as Python, MATLAB, or Bash for automation, analysis, or testing oversight
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration, driving integration and issue resolution across software, electrical, and mechanical systems
Strong passion for mentoring, coaching, and developing engineers while building durable team capability
A bias for simple, robust solutions to complex organizational and technical problems
Experience establishing, enforcing, and continuously improving software development processes that enable consistent delivery and long-term scalability
Preferred
Experience leading development on real-time operating systems (e.g. VxWorks, DEOS) or other resource-constrained platforms
Experience overseeing software that interfaces with embedded system hardware and protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, ADCs, etc.)
Experience guiding teams using simulation and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments
Comfort reviewing electrical schematics and contributing to high-level hardware/software integration decisions
Familiarity with common electrical lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators
Background in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other systems with real-time sensing and control
Experience delivering pre-production or production-level embedded systems in a regulated or mission-critical environment
Benefits
Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - we cover 100% of your premiums.
401(k) with company matching, so you can plan for the future.
Generous flexible time off, paid parental leave, and company-wide holiday breaks.
Relocation packages available for those moving to join our team.
Daily, free catered lunches
Learning & professional development opportunities
Company
REGENT
Regent develops and manufactures all-electric seagliders for high-speed regional coastal transportation.
Founded in 2020
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$87MKey Investors
MOL SwitchH.I.S.Lockheed Martin Ventures
2024-06-25Series Unknown
2024-03-07Corporate Round
2023-10-05Series A· $60M
Leadership Team
Billy Thalheimer
Co-Founder & CEO
Michael Klinker
Co-Founder and CTO
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