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... 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 ...

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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

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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 ...

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Systems Software Engineer

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The Product Integrity group is looking for a Systems Software Engineer to develop future products ... management Effective communication skills

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Systems/Software Engineering Manager

Allen Control Systems

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup focused on developing innovative technologies for autonomous systems. They are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, drive architecture decisions, and ensure the successful delivery of mission-critical defense products.
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.