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Software Engineering Manager
| Company | Impulse |
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| Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $180000 – $215000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in software engineering with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
- Proven success leading software teams in fast-paced product environments, ideally with hardware/software integration.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills – able to effectively communicate complex technical topics across the organization in the interest of driving decisions and execution.
- Experience with agile project management practices and fast-paced product development cycles.
- Experience with Rust, or experience in a similar language (e.g. C, C++, C#) is required.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a high-performing software engineering team across embedded, cloud, and application layers.
- Drive the development of software systems supporting our flagship product, the Impulse Cooktop, and future platform features.
- Partner with hardware leads to ensure smooth integration between physical products and digital experiences.
- Help define and enforce engineering best practices.
- Guide architectural decisions and system design with a focus on scalability, performance, and user experience.
- Mentor and grow engineers through coaching, technical guidance, and performance development.
- Collaborate with Product Managers to prioritize features and align roadmaps with hardware build timelines.
- Actively shape our software development culture in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Working closely with technical program management on prioritization and scheduling for the software team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with software development for embedded systems and systems engineering considerations for design and implementation of embedded systems is a plus.
- Experience with safety-critical systems development and certification in the appliance, automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics space is a plus.
