Sr. Embedded Software Engineering Manager

Sr. Embedded Software Engineering Manager

Nextracker's Product Engineering organization is a global team of experts dedicated to helping customers achieve maximum performance from our solar tracker solutions. We develop high-quality software and hardware for the devices at the heart of solar plant operations.

Overview

We are seeking a driven and experienced Embedded Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of firmware developers. In this role, you will guide the development of low-level software and embedded solutions that power field-deployed edge control systems. You will collaborate with hardware, software, product, and field operations teams to deliver robust, efficient, and scalable embedded products.

The ideal candidate will have a deep technical background in firmware development, experience with hardware and wireless networking technologies, and a passion for leading engineering teams. You will help shape the embedded software roadmap, champion engineering best practices, and drive complex product releases from concept through deployment. You will also foster an environment of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement to deliver impactful solutions for the global energy transition.

• Lead and mentor a team of embedded software developers working on firmware for solar field-deployed edge devices.
• Drive planning, architecture, and execution of embedded software development to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define hardware-software interfaces and ensure integrated system performance.
• Oversee firmware design, implementation, debugging, testing, and documentation.
• Implement and enforce embedded security best practices, including secure boot, encrypted firmware updates, and hardware-based key storage.
• Ensure authentication, authorization, and certificate/key management protocols across embedded platforms.
• Promote and enforce best practices in embedded software development (version control, continuous integration, code review, automated testing, static analysis).
• Manage Agile development processes including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and team retrospectives.
• Proactively identify and address technical risks, blockers, and system bottlenecks.
• Guide the design and integration of wireless communication protocols (e.g., Wi-SUN, Wi-Fi HaLow, Zigbee, Bluetooth, or proprietary RF) for robust field connectivity.
• Influence long-term architecture and technology strategy for embedded systems in Nextracker’s edge device platform.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 8+ years of embedded software development experience with 2+ years in a technical leadership or management role.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in C/C++, JavaScript and real-time firmware development.
  • Proficiency in MQTT protocol.
  • Strong understanding of embedded microcontrollers, peripherals, RTOS, and interrupt-driven design.
  • Experience with board bring-up, device drivers, and bootloaders.
  • Familiarity with UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, GPIO.
  • Solid understanding of wireless networking protocols and their integration (e.g., 802.11, BLE, Wi-SUN, Wi-Fi HaLow, Sub-GHz RF).
• Hardware Knowledge: Ability to read schematics and debug hardware-software integration issues; collaborate with hardware engineers.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage priorities, and communicate across disciplines.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Languages: English fluency.

• Education: Master’s degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: Leading firmware development for industrial, solar, or energy-control products.
• Tools and Technologies:
  • Python or scripting for test automation.
  • Git, Jira, Confluence, and CI/CD tools for embedded development.
  • Embedded Linux or bare-metal platforms.
  • Knowledge of wireless mesh networks, device provisioning, and secure communication protocols.
• Cross-Disciplinary Experience: Understanding of cloud integration, edge computing, or remote diagnostics is a plus.

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a team at the forefront of solar energy technology.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
• Collaborative Culture: Cross-functional teamwork and inclusive environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to accelerating the adoption of renewable energy.

At Nextracker, we lead in energy transition with a comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions and strategic services to maximize solar plant performance. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity.