Manager Systems/Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Heredia, Heredia, Costa Rica

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Manager Systems/Embedded Software Engineer

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description:

Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving common and complex business/technical issues within established policies. Manages exempt individual contributors. Has accountability for results of a major program in terms of cost, direction, and people management. Provides guidance on process improvements and recommends changes in alignment with business tactics and strategy for area of responsibility. Plans, manages, and monitors operational/tactical activities of Staff. Staff members' work may involve strategic issues. Recruits and supports development of direct staff members. Manages at least 6 employees and typically between 8 and 12 direct reports

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software and systems engineers responsible for the design, development, and delivery of Software Development Kit (SDK) and systems software solutions, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive execution across the full software development lifecycle, including planning, prioritization, resource allocation, project tracking, risk management, and delivery of high-quality products aligned with business and technology roadmaps.
• Collaborate with product management, architecture, and cross-functional engineering teams to define technical strategies, product roadmaps, and development priorities that meet customer and business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on architecture, design decisions, scalability, reliability, and software quality, ensuring solutions align with long-term platform and engineering goals.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and operational resources to ensure commitments are delivered on time, within budget, and according to organizational objectives.
• Communicate program status, milestones, risks, dependencies, and escalation items to engineering leadership, program managers, stakeholders, and development partners.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal teams, external suppliers, and outsourced development organizations, ensuring clear expectations, effective collaboration, and high-quality deliverables.
• Lead operational excellence initiatives, including development process improvements, engineering productivity enhancements, cost optimization efforts, incident management, and service reliability practices.
• Recruit, retain, and develop top engineering talent through effective hiring, performance management, coaching, succession planning, and career development programs.
• Champion the adoption of modern engineering practices, development tools, automation, and AI-assisted software engineering capabilities to improve product quality, developer productivity, and innovation.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
• Typically, 6–10 years of relevant software, systems, or embedded engineering experience, including 2+ years of people management experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Advanced project management skills include time and risk management, resource prioritization, and project structuring.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage human capital across geographies to drive workforce development and achieve desired results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence skills.
• Advanced business acumen, technical knowledge, and extensive knowledge in applications and technologies.
• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication skills (e.g. written, verbal, presentation); mastery in English and local language.
• Experience leading software engineering teams responsible for SDKs, systems software, networking software, developer platforms, or related infrastructure technologies.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted engineering tools, including code generation, automated testing, debugging, and developer productivity solutions.

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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