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Systems Software Engineer

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site +1

$148K - $175K/yr

... manage schedules, and provide status updates to the Program Office. The ideal candidate has ... Develop, maintain, and support systems and application software using C and C++ . * Participate in ...

Systems Software Engineer

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$211K - $251K/yr

... memory management, and performance tuning • Hands-on experience with CPU performance optimization • Strong systems debugging skills with tools like perf, ftrace, eBPF, and similar tracing ...

Systems Software Engineer

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$211K - $251K/yr

As a System Software Engineer, you'll focus on the runtime itself which encompasses the IPC layer ... Deep Linux expertise: scheduling, IPC, kernel tuning, memory management, and performance tuning

Systems Software Engineer

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$211K - $251K/yr

As a System Software Engineer, you'll focus on the runtime itself which encompasses the IPC layer ... Deep Linux expertise: scheduling, IPC, kernel tuning, memory management, and performance tuning

Systems & Software Engineer Manager

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$189K - $224K/yr

Drive development and engagement of Software and Systems Engineers by: * Managing team performance through setting objectives, conducting reviews, and providing feedback. * Mentoring and coaching ...

Systems & Software Engineer Manager

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$189K - $224K/yr

Drive development and engagement of Software and Systems Engineers by: * Managing team performance through setting objectives, conducting reviews, and providing feedback. * Mentoring and coaching ...

Systems Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$145 - $185/hr

Building the Ansible automation, configuration management, and deployment tooling that makes ... systems software engineering experience, strong skills in a systems language such as Rust, C/C ...

Manage and expand relationships with internal and outsourced software development partners * Review and evaluate designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development ...

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Systems Software Expert

Spring, TX · On-site

$154K - $182K/yr

Systems Software Expert This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will ... Management Level Definition: Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions ...

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Systems/Software Engineering Manager

Allen Control Systems

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup focused on developing innovative technologies for military applications. They are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring the timely delivery of complex defense products while providing technical oversight and fostering a high-performance culture.
Responsibilities:
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Provide technical direction and review for firmware, software, and hardware designs.
• Ensure system architectures are robust, scalable, and aligned with performance and reliability requirements.
• Own engineering execution from concept through deployment.
• Partner with leadership to define priorities, timelines, and milestones, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within scope.
• Work closely with product, operations, and leadership to align engineering efforts with company objectives and customer needs.
• Oversee system integration, testing, and validation efforts to ensure designs meet military-grade performance, safety, and reliability standards.
• Establish and maintain engineering processes, design reviews, and documentation standards to support rapid development and long-term maintainability.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in an engineering leadership or management role.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, robotics, autonomous systems, or defense-related technologies.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and develop engineers at varying career stages.
• Experience overseeing complex, multidisciplinary systems involving software, firmware, electronics, and mechanical components.
• Strong project management instincts with the ability to balance speed, quality, and technical risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred:
• Prior experience in defense systems, robotics, autonomous platforms, or safety-critical environments.
• Previous experience as a senior or staff-level engineer in embedded, firmware, or robotics systems.
• Experience building or scaling engineering teams in fast-paced startup environments.
• Deep familiarity with integrating sensors, actuators, control systems, and real-time software into cohesive products.
Company:
Allen Control Systems develops autonomous defense technologies designed to detect, track, and counter unmanned aerial threats. Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Austin, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.