Embedded Software, Technical Manager

at  Schneider Electric

Job Description:
At Schneider Electric, sustainability is at the core of our purpose, culture and business. Come join the team that’s bringing us into a new era of sustainable and intelligent homes. Help us build a portfolio of energy products including solar inverters, home batteries, EV chargers, smart electrical panels, connected outlets and smart lighting solutions that work together to make our homes fully electric, way more intelligent, and instead of contributing to climate change – helping fix it!
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We are hiring a Embedded Software, Technical Manager with a strong background in product design and manufacturing to join the Schneider Electric Prosumer NAM team in the Richmond, BC location (Hybrid 2 times a week at the office). This role emphasizes the need for technical leadership, project management skills, and a strong background in embedded software development.
This R&D team is focused on designing the next generation of electro-mechanical solutions to serve prosumers in their residential storage and solar needs. You will collaboratively bring high quality and innovative designs from concept to the customer.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of proven experience in embedded firmware development, including hands-on experience with programming languages like C/C++ for embedded Linux or other POSIX compliant operating system.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team towards successful project delivery.
• Deep understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex firmware issues.
• Experience with firmware development tools, debugging techniques, and version control systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Promotes and embraces the Test Driven Development (TDD) and Agile (Scrum) methodologies

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Flexibility: With our Global Flexibility at Work policy, we empower our employees to work flexibly and to manage their unique life and work in the way that works best for them. We embrace agile, flexible and smart ways of working for our people — to support higher performance, greater inclusion and well-being, and stronger resiliency. Working part-time or from the comfort of your home are just a few of the choices you can make when you need most. We work in a hybrid setting (exact configuration will be discussed with the Manager) and the rest of time with customers and/or collaborating with peers and partners at our office.
• Career Development: We empower our people to grow and learn every day, developing new skills and building careers for today and tomorrow.
• Inclusive Environment: At Schneider Electric, diversity is an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. By embracing difference, Schneider Electric builds a culture of respect where everyone feels safe to be their authentic selves. We are 100% committed to inclusion and our policies reflect this commitment to our employees.
• Canada: Great Benefits: Schneider Electric offers an inclusive benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, group pension match, well-being programs, holidays & paid time off, recharge breaks, employee share ownership plan and more. Learn more: http://se.com/ca/careers
  We are looking for positive, self-motivated, passionate people with a keen desire to work in an exciting, energetic, team-based design environment to help us develop next generation technologies to empower and connect our products to each other, and to our customers.
  The compensation range for this full-time position, which includes base pay and short-term incentive, is $130,000-$190,000 for candidates who are B.C. residents. Our salary ranges are determined by including roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers an inclusive benefits package to support all of our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, pension matching, well-being programs, holidays & paid time off, and more.
  If you feel that your experience is either above or below the initial requirements listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position. We are considering candidates of varying seniority for this role, and the salary range will be adjusted accordingly based on your experience.
  We are looking for positive, self-motivated, passionate people with a keen desire to collaborate in an exciting, energetic, team-based design environment to help us develop next generation technologies to empower and connect our world-class products to each other, and to our customers.

• Lead and manage a team of embedded firmware engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Oversee the development and implementation of embedded firmware solutions, ensuring adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software architects, and product managers, to define firmware specifications and system requirements.
• Drive the firmware development process from concept to release, including firmware design, coding, testing, and debugging.
• Conduct regular code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
• Define and implement efficient development methodologies, tools, and best practices to optimize firmware development processes.
• Manage firmware project schedules, resource allocation, and deliverables, ensuring timely completion and successful project outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges, proactively proposing solutions to ensure project success.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in embedded firmware development.
• Collaborate with external partners and vendors, managing relationships and coordinating firmware-related activities.
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