Principal Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics is a fast-growing venture on a mission to reinvent retail through robotics. We’ve partnered with Walmart to develop our Alphabot® technology, which is currently being deployed at stores throughout North America.

We’re searching for a talented Senior Manager to lead our embedded software group.  The Embedded Software Manager will play a key role in leading a team of embedded engineers to develop robust, reliable solutions with high throughput that includes sensing, localization, motion, and actuation of the robotic platform. 

This is both a people management and technical leadership position.  The right candidate will have experience architecting and implementing object-oriented, multi-threaded applications for real-time embedded systems and a solid background leading software teams.

• Inspire, mentor, and motivate a team to deliver high quality software on time that meets customer needs.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with stakeholders.
• Prioritize project and day-to-day activities for your team.
• Provide technical and strategic guidance to your team.
• Collaborate with the electro-mechanical teams to build solutions.
• Work with Program Management to staff projects and determine resource capacity.
• Effectively communicate plans, status, and needs to leadership and engineers.
• Work closely with peers to share technical solutions and best practices.
• Support an environment of continuous improvement and advocate for programming best practices. 

• 5+ years of technical experience with modern C++ (11/14/17/20) with focus in object-oriented design and abstraction for real-time embedded platform.
• 5+ years’ experience of managing a team of engineers of varied skill sets
• Ability to understand electro-mechanical robotics platform and how components interact.
• Working knowledge of device integration and common communications busses (CAN, I2C, SPI, Serial).
• Experience with Real-time operating systems and Linux.
• Strong technical, project, and people leadership capabilities.
• Proven ability to plan and manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate, collaborate, and build relationships with internal clients and peer teams to facilitate cross-functional projects.
• Experience with Atlassian product suite (JIRA, Confluence).
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment.
• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar

• Comprehensive Health Care Options: Choose from a range of health plans tailored for you, and extend those benefits to your dependents. 
• Unlimited PTO: Salaried employees receive unlimited paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Eye & Dental Care: We've got you and your family covered with top-notch vision and dental insurance.
• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our competitive 401(k) matching, stock purchase plans, and equity opportunities.
• Peace of Mind: Comprehensive life and disability insurance options.
• Parental Leave: Embrace the joys of parenthood with up to 12 weeks of fully paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Exclusive Discounts: Shop and save with special Walmart discounts, both in-store and online.
• Dine & Energize On Us: Enjoy daily complimentary lunches, beverages, and a variety of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day.

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