Algorithm & Functional Development Manager

Algorithm & Functional Development Manager

The Algorithm & Functional Development Manager leads a team responsible for designing, implementing, and validating control algorithms and software functions for the company’s products and systems. This role combines technical leadership, project management, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver robust, production‑ready algorithms that meet performance, safety, quality, and cost targets.

• Technical leadership and architecture
  Own the overall strategy and roadmap for algorithm and functional development within the product line(s).
• Define system and software functional requirements in collaboration with systems, hardware, and product engineering.
• Lead the design of control algorithms, signal processing, diagnostics, and functional logic for embedded or application‑level software.
• Establish standards for modeling (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink), coding, documentation, and configuration management.
• Review and approve key technical design decisions, ensuring alignment with safety, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements as applicable.
• Development lifecycle management
  Plan, organize, and manage the full development lifecycle for algorithms and functions, from concept through production release.
• Translate business and customer requirements into detailed technical specifications and use cases.
• Oversee implementation, integration, and unit/component testing, including model‑in‑the‑loop, software‑in‑the‑loop, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop validation where applicable.
• Ensure effective defect tracking, root cause analysis, and resolution for functional issues discovered in development, test, or field use.
• Drive continuous improvement of development processes, tool chains, and automation (e.g., CI/CD, test automation, static analysis).
• Cross‑functional collaboration
  Partner with product management and systems engineering to prioritize features, clarify requirements, and balance scope, quality, and timelines.
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and test engineering to ensure algorithms and functions are properly integrated at the system level.
• Support customer programs by explaining algorithm behavior, performance trade‑offs, and proposed solutions to issues.
• Work closely with quality, safety, and validation teams to define acceptance criteria and ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ASPICE, ISO 26262, DO‑178, etc., if relevant).
• People leadership and team development
  Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing team of algorithm engineers and functional developers.
• Assign projects, manage workload and priorities, and set clear performance and development goals.
• Provide coaching, technical mentoring, and career development for team members, including training on tools, methods, and standards.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain talent necessary to meet current and future business needs.
• Project and portfolio management
  Define project plans, estimates, resource allocations, and schedules for algorithm/functional development activities.
• Track progress against milestones, manage risks and dependencies, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Support make‑vs‑buy decisions and evaluate external solutions, tools, or libraries where appropriate.
• Manage development budgets within area of responsibility, balancing innovation, speed, and cost.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• Typically, 7+ years of experience in algorithm development, control systems, signal processing, or related software/functional development, including 2+ years in a technical leadership or people management role.
• Demonstrated experience developing and deploying algorithms in embedded or real‑time systems (e.g., automotive, industrial, robotics, motion control, or similar domain).
• Strong proficiency with relevant tools and languages (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python, model-based development, or equivalents used in your organization).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, and deliver results within scope, timeline, and budget constraints.

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