Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Derry, NH (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
Gentex Corporation is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions. They are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to build and lead a high-performing software engineering team, focusing on the development of embedded firmware and applications.
Responsibilities:
• Build, lead, and scale the software engineering organization, including hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and performance management.
• Set technical direction for embedded and application software development aligned with system architecture and program requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, architectural guidance, and design oversight; contribute hands-on as needed to support delivery and technical risk reduction.
• Establish and enforce software engineering standards, best practices, design reviews, and lessons-learned activities.
• Drive transition from outsourced development to internal ownership of critical software capabilities.
• Serve as main interface for software subcontractors and external partners; develop statements of work and provide technical guidance.
• Plan, estimate, and track software development activities to meet cost, schedule, and performance commitments.
• Support bids and proposals, including conceptual design, cost estimates, and technical writing.
• Ensure compliance with site quality management system requirements and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, recommendations, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support transition to production, including test strategies, process controls, and lifecycle support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to achieve enterprise and departmental goals.
Qualifications:
Required:
• B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field required.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering with emphasis on new product development.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop software engineering teams.
• Ability to plan, estimate, and allocate resources across multiple programs.
• Experience in workforce talent evaluation, hiring, and performance management.
• Ability to set team goals, drive execution, and maintain accountability.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of embedded software and firmware development practices.
• Experience with C/C++ with emphasis on real-time embedded development.
• Experience developing software on current generation SOC's with embedded audio DSPs and microcontrollers (e.g., ARM, MSP430).
• Experience with object-oriented principles.
• Experience with software configuration management and version control tools (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC), configuration management, and issue tracking tools (e.g., Visure, Cora, Jira, DOORS).
• Ability to review software/firmware requirements for compatibility with hardware design constraints.
• Experience programming with limited memory and processing resources and optimizing performance.
• Experience with embedded systems development on custom hardware.
Preferred:
• M.S. preferred.
• Training in supervision and leadership preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in engineering leadership or technical supervision preferred.
• Experience building or scaling a software engineering team preferred.
• Experience managing subcontractors and remote teams preferred.
• Experience supporting military or other regulated programs preferred.
• Experience with embedded or real-time systems a plus.
• Security clearance desired or ability to obtain.
• Experience with encryption algorithms.
• Experience with embedded wireless development.
• Experience with low power devices and software techniques to increase battery run time.
• Knowledge of Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or related tools is a plus.
• Experience designing, deploying, or maintaining customer-facing infrastructure for software distribution and software/firmware updates (e.g., secure delivery mechanisms, device update pipelines, lifecycle support systems) a plus.
• Experience creating and managing mobile and PC-based companion applications that interface with embedded products a plus.
Company:
Leveraging a product development and manufacturing history that spans more than 125 years, Gentex Corporation is a global leader in providing innovative protective gear solutions that enhance personal protection and situational awareness for global defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Founded in 1894, the company is headquartered in Carbondale, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.