Manager, Embedded Systems

At PAX Labs we strive to enhance people’s lives through exceptional cannabis experiences. Our curated set of pure full flavor pods and award-winning devices make enjoying cannabis simple and safe. For more than a decade, we have created next‑generation devices that deliver enduring quality and wellness benefits through innovations in design and technology, and remain trusted by millions of consumers nationwide.

Our standards allow for the safest vaporization of cannabis on the market. We are passionate about increasing well‑being and joy through the power of cannabis, and we are committed to advancing opportunity through supporting social justice, access and equity in the industry.

We are incredibly excited about the tremendous growth of the cannabis industry, inspired every day by how cannabis can change lives, and fortunate for our leading position in the space. Our culture is focused on putting the consumer first, making an impact together, and also having fun along the way!

Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, PAX is looking for a Manager of Embedded Systems (EE/HW) to lead the group responsible for design, engineering, debug, and validation of PAX hardware products.

This role is responsible for leading and developing modular embedded system architectures that are highly reusable and scalable across our product portfolio. This role will immediately manage a small group of Electrical and Hardware engineers. We need this role to be hands‑on and highly technical – it’s a great opportunity to combine what you love about engineering with what you love about multiplying your skillset and coaching and managing others.

• Lead the development and design of electronic systems, including hardware and firmware, for cannabis hardware products
• Lead and manage a team of hardware and electrical engineers in the design, development, and production of our cannabis hardware products. Manage, grow, and coach direct reports on technical issues and interactions, ensuring a psychologically safe and trusting environment to enable high degrees of collaboration
• Oversee the development and maintenance of engineering documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, and software source code
• Drive performance validation of internally and externally developed products. This includes developing internal tools/fixtures needed to validate performance and reliability of products, core technologies, and batteries
• Drive best practices, rigorous design execution, to deliver innovative and high performing designs on schedule
• Heavy collaboration with cross‑functional product and engineering teams.
• Collaborate on embedded or PC‑level software tools to control PCB test fixtures and development tools.
• Create/execute verification and validation protocols.
• Follow PAX Labs’ design control and documentation procedures

• 5+ years in consumer products and/or other product development
• Deep knowledge of electronic hardware and firmware design, including PCB design, schematic capture, and programming languages such as C/C++ and Python
• Strong track record of shipping products and managing them through their entire life cycle
• Experience working with Asian manufacturing and supply chains
• Excellent organizational, communication, presentation, and data analytics skills

• Have seen multiple product cycles from start to finish and shipping consumer hardware at high volume.
• Be a creative problem solver and make data‑driven decisions.
• Have experience working with development partners in a JDM style engagement
• Be hyper organized and you won’t hesitate to fix something that’s disorganized or broken.
• Have a natural tendency to identify inefficiencies and take action to resolve them.
• Effectively lead and influence others, driving decisions cross‑functionally across the org that enable your team or deliver on the best technical solution for the company.
• Practice servant leadership and realize it’s your first responsibility to unblock the team so they can move forward, while also focusing on coaching and mentoring them along the way.
• Have a passion for the cannabis industry and…