Staff Software Engineering Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Proven experience in a technical leadership or management role, leading and managing software engineering teams.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to set priorities, manage resources, and drive the successful execution and delivery of projects.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the team
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• May assists in handling discipline of employees in accordance with company policy.

Required Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

• Significant professional experience as a software engineer, with a track record of delivering complex software projects.
• Strong technical expertise in one or more programming languages and technology stacks, such as Rust, C++, Python, or others
• Great troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges and make sound decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to quality, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.
• In-depth understanding of software development methodologies, engineering best practices, and architectural patterns.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align technical initiatives with business goals.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive effective solutions.
• Passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning.

Preferred Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

• Experience in a startup environment
• Autonomous robot software development
• Basic cloud computing technologies (Docker/Podman, Terraform, Security protocols, elastic scale) and embedded computing technologies (Ubuntu/Debian Linux, Systemd, Ostree)

Education/Experience

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer. The employee routinely is required to sit; stand, walk; talk and hear; use hands to keyboard
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.

About Bear Robotics

Benefits Summary

• We hire the best, not only will you be surrounded by exceptionally smart and motivated people, but we believe excellent compensation and benefits are an essential part of our company's success. HDHP & PPO Medical plan options Dental/Vision 401K & Roth Match options Stock Options 4 Months Parental Leave STD/LTD LIfe insurance Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Reimbursement Provided Daily Lunch Free Snacks / Beverages Work Schedule flexibility Cell phone / internet reimbursement Employee bonus programs
• HDHP & PPO Medical plan options
• Dental/Vision
• 401K & Roth Match options
• Stock Options
• 4 Months Parental Leave
• STD/LTD LIfe insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Provided Daily Lunch
• Free Snacks / Beverages
• Work Schedule flexibility
• Cell phone / internet reimbursement
• Employee bonus programs
• The pay range for this position is $253k - $309K + discretionary annual performance bonus . Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant experience.
• Bear Robotics, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.