Monarch Quantum · 5 days ago
Senior Director of Software, Embedded and Controls
Monarch Quantum is a fast-paced and passionate company seeking a Senior Director of Software, Embedded and Controls. This dynamic, hands-on role involves building a foundation for the company, managing a team of engineers, and overseeing complex software and automation projects.
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Responsibilities
Recruits, develops and manages a team of software, firmware and controls engineers
Contributes to design, integration, verification and leads transition to production for complex laser and photonic instrumentation
Creates and maintains company-wide software development processes and tools
Responsible for execution of software, embedded software, controls and automation projects across the company from requirement development and architecting to verification, validation and qualification
As a member of cross-functional team is responsible for planning and execution of company projects on schedule and to budget
Qualification
Required
This position requires access to export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)
Degree in Engineering or a related field and 21 years of relevant experience (including pursuit of relevant higher education), ideally within a startup or technology companies
Proven record of building and leading engineering teams successfully executing multiple, parallel, complex software projects thru development, qualification, fielding and maintenance cycle
Practical experience and industry recognition in the areas of system software architecting, extensive self-test, robotics and automation, optical metrology and controls
Proficient with common industry programming languages (C++ and Python strongly preferred), embedded platforms (Xilinx FPGAs) and software-hardware interface
You're creative, flexible, and eager to wear multiple hats
You're passionate about building systems from the ground up and comfortable with ambiguity and change
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching
20 paid time off (PTO) days per year
13 paid company holidays
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
Company
Monarch Quantum
We’re an integrated photonics company in California building the light engines that power the next era of quantum technology — from advanced computing to precision sensing.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase