Manager of Embedded Engineering

We are a customer focused provider of audio solutions. We exceed users’ expectations with well thought out design, integration, and service. Our purpose-built products meet our customers where they are at, enhancing their moment with a powerful experience through music.

Job Title:
Manager of Embedded Engineering |

Job Location:

Tempe, AZ (100% Onsite)

We are seeking a Manager of Embedded Engineering to lead the development of all embedded firmware and software running on our products, including amplifiers, DSPs, infotainment, and other embedded electronics. This role owns the embedded engineering function end to end: from architecture and development through validation and release, and is responsible for the performance, quality, and timely delivery of all embedded deliverables.

This is a hands‑on leadership role: the Manager actively writes and reviews production firmware and code alongside the team, not purely from a management seat. The ideal candidate is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and debug real issues at the bench or on the vehicle. The Manager leads a team of Embedded Design Engineers and Embedded Test Engineers, balancing direct technical contribution with people management.

This role operates within Engineering and partners closely with electrical, acoustic, mechanical, software, New Product Development, and Quality to ensure embedded deliverables align to system, hardware, and customer requirement.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Embedded Design Engineers and Embedded Test Engineers.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, set priorities, and ensure the team meets its performance, product, and project goals.
• Own hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development for the embedded team.
• Build bench strength and succession depth across the firmware and test disciplines.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and innovative engineering culture.

• Actively contribute production firmware and code alongside the team: this is a hands‑on role, not a purely managerial one.
• Direct the design, development, and release of embedded firmware and software across amplifiers, DSPs, infotainment, and other embedded electronics.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and integration as a working member of the team.
• Roll up their sleeves to debug and root‑cause real issues at the bench and on the vehicle.
• Define embedded architecture, coding standards, and development best practices.
• Ensure embedded deliverables meet quality, performance, timing, and cost targets.
• Drive platform reuse and scalable firmware architecture across product lines.

• Oversee the embedded validation and test strategy executed by the Embedded Test Engineers.
• Ensure firmware development and validation align to DFMEA and DVP&R requirements.
• Champion reliability, robustness, and release-readiness across embedded products.
• Partner with Quality to provide audit-ready validation evidence and support production readiness.

• Apply deep technical knowledge of embedded systems, microcontroller architectures, and real-time firmware.
• Guide design and debug of communication interfaces including CAN, CAN‑FD, BLE, USB, SPI, I2C, and UART.
• Stay current with embedded technologies, tools, and industry standards.
• Lead technical and process improvement initiatives across the embedded function.

• Interface with New Product Development to define embedded requirements that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Work with project management to define and manage embedded deliverable timelines.
• Collaborate with electrical, acoustic, mechanical, and software stakeholders to ensure embedded deliverables align with hardware and system deliverables.
• Manage internal and external (offshore, contract manufacturer, and ODM) embedded development resources.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of embedded firmware/software development experience, including 2+ years leading or managing engineers.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems,…