Sr. Embedded Software Engineering Manager

Job Description:

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.

We are seeking a driven and experienced Embedded Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of talented firmware developers. In this high-impact role, you will guide the development of low-level software and embedded solutions that power our field-deployed edge control systems. You will work in close collaboration 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 working closely 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 ensure the success of complex product releases from concept through deployment.

The ideal candidate must possess excellent people management skills, and the ability to align technical execution with strategic business goals. You will foster an environment of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensuring that your team delivers impactful solutions to support 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, ensuring 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 implementation of authentication, authorization, and certificate/key management protocols across embedded platforms.
• Promote and enforce best practices in embedded software development (e.g., 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 solutions) for robust and secure field connectivity.
• Influence the long-term architecture and technology strategy for embedded systems used in Nextracker's edge device platform.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a 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 digital/analog interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, GPIO.
  • Solid understanding of wireless networking protocols and their integration in embedded systems (e.g., 802.11, BLE, Wi-SUN, Wi-Fi HaLow, Sub-GHz RF).
• Hardware Knowledge: Ability to read schematics, debug hardware-software integration issues, and work closely with hardware engineers during product development.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage priorities, and communicate effectively across disciplines.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Languages: Fluency in English.

• Education: Master's degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience:
  • Experience leading firmware development for industrial, solar, or energy control products.
• Tools and Technologies:
  •   Python or scripting knowledge for test automation.
  •   Experience with Git, Jira, Confluence, and CI/CD tools for embedded development.
  •   Experience with 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 revolutionizing solar energy technology. Collaborate with experts passionate about driving clean and sustainable solutions to power the world.

Professional Growth: At Nextracker, we encourage continuous learning and provide opportunities for professional development. Take on challenges, expand your skill set, and advance your career alongside accomplished professionals.

Collaborative Culture: We believe in the power of teamwork. Share your ideas, engage in cross-functional collaborations, and contribute to a culture that values diversity and inclusiveness.

Impactful Work: Join us in making a real impact on the planet by accelerating the adoption of renewable energy. Your contributions will play a crucial role in building a more sustainable future. 

At Nextracker, we are leading in energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.