About this opportunity
Bear Robotics lists this Staff Software Engineering Manager opportunity in redwood city, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Staff Software Engineering Manager
Department: Software Engineering
This position will lead a team of highly skilled software engineers, providing technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to drive the successful delivery of complex software projects. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, technical program managers, and stakeholders, to define technical strategies, set priorities, and ensure the team's adherence to engineering best practices. This position will require a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering teams.
Key Duties/Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of software engineers. Set technical direction, define best practices, and ensure the team's adherence to coding standards, architectural guidelines, and engineering processes.
Team Management: Build and lead a high-performing engineering team, including hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and professional development. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Project Management: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define project goals, scope, and timelines. Drive the successful execution and delivery of complex software projects, balancing technical excellence, business objectives, and resource allocation.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, understand business needs, and translate them into technical solutions. Foster effective collaboration and communication within the team and with external teams.
Technical Problem Solving: Analyze complex technical problems and propose innovative solutions. Provide guidance and support to the team in overcoming technical challenges and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
Stakeholder Management: Engage with stakeholders, including senior leaders and executives, to provide project updates, manage expectations, and ensure alignment on technical strategies and priorities.
Talent Development: Nurture and develop engineering talent through mentorship, coaching, and career development conversations. Provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and support the professional aspirations of team members.
Quality Assurance: Advocate for and enforce engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing strategies, and continuous integration. Drive a culture of quality and ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software solutions.
Perform other related duties or specialized areas as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Proven experience in a technical leadership or management role, leading and managing software engineering teams.
Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to set priorities, manage resources, and drive the successful execution and delivery of projects.
Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
Oversees the daily workflow of the team
Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
May assists in handling discipline of employees in accordance with company policy.
Required Skills/Abilities/Qualifications
Significant professional experience as a software engineer, with a track record of delivering complex software projects.
Strong technical expertise in one or more programming languages and technology stacks, such as Rust, C++, Python, or others
Great troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges and make sound decisions.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong commitment to quality, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.
In-depth understanding of software development methodologies, engineering best practices, and architectural patterns.
Strategic thinking and the ability to align technical initiatives with business goals.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive effective solutions.
Passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning.
Preferred Skills/Abilities/Qualifications
Experience in a startup environment
Autonomous robot software development
Basic cloud computing technologies (Docker/Podman, Terraform, Security protocols, elastic scale) and embedded computing technologies (Ubuntu/Debian Linux, Systemd, Ostree)
Education/Experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer. The employee routinely is required to sit; stand, walk; talk and hear; use hands to keyboard
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to lift 20 lbs.
About Bear Robotics
Bear Robotics was founded in 2017 and we are 250+ motivated Bears who work tirelessly everyday to make our robots a reality. We have developed robotic solutions that autonomously navigate indoor environments for a variety of consumer solutions, like restaurants, senior living facilities, hotels & casinos just to name a few. Working for a dynamic start-up gives you a chance for rapid personal development. While building expertise in your field you’ll have countless opportunities for growth as we expand our product line and global reach. We’re not a big tech company yet, but we’re striving every day to be THE global player when it comes to hospitality robotics. In 2022 we raised $81 Million in Series B funding to accelerate growth and expand into new markets in southeast Asia and Europe. If you feel you’re ready for an adventure in robotics, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits Summary
We hire the best, not only will you be surrounded by exceptionally smart and motivated people, but we believe excellent compensation and benefits are an essential part of our company's success.HDHP & PPO Medical plan options
Dental/Vision
401K & Roth Match options
Stock Options
4 Months Parental Leave
STD/LTD LIfe insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Fitness Reimbursement
Provided Daily Lunch
Free Snacks / Beverages
Work Schedule flexibility
Cell phone / internet reimbursement
Employee bonus programs
The pay range for this position is $253k - $309K + discretionary annual performance bonus . Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant experience.
Bear Robotics, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.
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Worksite address
redwood city, CA, 94061, US
Who can apply
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