Senior Software Manager (Embedded)

Job Title: Senior Software Manager (Embedded)

Location: Batangas, Philippines

We are partnering with a global engineering and technology leader that is expanding its engineering team in the Philippines and is looking for a Senior Software Manager to lead high-impact embedded software development. This is a key leadership role where you will shape teams, drive delivery excellence, and influence the future of innovative products used globally.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage engineering managers, technical leads, and software engineers delivering embedded software solutions

Own end-to-end delivery, ensuring programs are delivered on time, on quality, on specification, and on cost

Work closely with hardware, product, and test teams across global engineering functions

Provide technical leadership in software architecture, design, and engineering best practices (CI/CD, unit testing, code quality, etc.)

Act as a key communication point for senior stakeholders, providing clear updates, progress tracking, and escalation management

Drive team performance by removing blockers, resolving critical issues, and ensuring delivery continuity

Build, mentor, and develop a strong engineering team, supporting career growth and capability development

Promote continuous improvement in tools, processes, and software development practices

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline with 3+ years of experience in technical leadership or people management roles

With 10+ years of experience in embedded software development using C/C++

Strong experience in bare-metal and RTOS-based development environments

Strong understanding of modern SDLC practices (Agile, CI/CD, TDD, version control systems)

Experience managing delivery using tools such as Jira or similar platforms

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a global environment

Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical topics clearly to senior stakeholders