Senior Software Manager

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Senior Software Manager Requirement:
Open to candidates who are good to relocate to Batangas, Calabarzon, Philippines. Organization’s Profile: A UK-founded organization established in the 1980s, globally recognized for pioneering consumer technology and engineering-led innovation. It is known for developing premium products that blend hardware, software, and intelligent design into seamless user experiences.

The company fosters a fast-paced, R&D-driven environment focused on embedded systems, robotics, IoT, and next-generation smart technologies across lifestyle and connected product domains. With a strong commitment to engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, it offers the opportunity to be part of a high-performing global team creating impactful products used by millions worldwide. Reporting Line:
Head of Hardware & Software, Philippines Role Overview:
Lead and manage a team consisting of engineering managers, technical leads, and software developers responsible for delivering embedded software product portfolio.

Ensure delivery excellence by achieving targets across time, quality, specification, and cost. Develop strong working relationships with global software leadership and cross-functional product and engineering teams. Act as the primary representative of the embedded software function, ensuring clear and effective communication between stakeholders and leadership.

Escalate key issues and provide visibility on Philippines-based engineering matters to the broader leadership team. Drive team performance by removing obstacles, resolving critical challenges, and preventing delivery delays while fostering a strong team culture. Provide technical leadership when required, guiding software design and encouraging adoption of best practices such as CI/CD and unit testing.

Build and scale the engineering organization by identifying capability gaps, hiring, onboarding, and retaining top talent. Promote continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and workflows to enhance efficiency and product quality. Mentor and develop team members to strengthen technical skills and leadership capability.

Candidate Profile:
Minimum 3+ years of experience in line management or technical leadership of embedded software teams delivering production-grade solutions. At least 10+ years of embedded software development experience using C/C++, including both bare metal and RTOS environments OR any other Programming languages with relevant embedded Software exposure. Strong understanding of modern SDLC practices including version control, TDD, and CI/CD.

Proven experience managing Agile delivery using tools such as Jira. Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to build high-performing engineering teams. Excellent communication skills, able to present technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables in a fast-paced environment. Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. Fluent in English.

Nice to Have:
Experience in IoT, motor control, and sensor control software. Familiarity with build systems and software configuration management tools.