Software Engineering Manager

ResponsibilitiesMaxLinear is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to join our team. The position combines hands-on technical leadership, people management, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced product development environment. In this role, you will focus on the following:Lead a team of software and firmware engineers developing embedded solutions for communication and networking productsDrive software development activities across the product lifecycle, from architecture and design through implementation, validation, release, and sustaining supportCollaborate closely with DSP, ASIC, Hardware, Validation, Systems, and Program Management teams to resolve technical challenges and execute project deliverablesLead software bring-up activities for new silicon, FPGA/emulation platforms, and hardware prototypesDrive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex system-level issues involving software, firmware, DSP, hardware, and test infrastructureOwn project planning, execution tracking, schedule management, risk identification, and mitigation within the software organizationEnsure software deliverables meet product quality, performance, reliability, and schedule objectivesReview software architecture, design, code quality, and test strategies to ensure maintainability and scalabilityGuide the development of software requirements, design specifications, implementation plans, and test documentationEstablish and improve engineering processes, development methodologies, and quality practicesSupport customer escalations / field issues by driving technical investigations and corrective actionsConduct performance reviews, provide career development guidance, and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaborationPromote effective communication and alignment across geographically distributed teamsQualificationsStrong experience developing embedded software and firmware for communication, networking, telecommunications, semiconductor, or related productsDeep understanding of DSP-based SoC architectures and embedded systemsExperience working with DSP firmware and signal-processing systemsStrong proficiency in C/C++ programming in embedded environmentsExperience with RTOSExperience with multi-core processors, microcontrollers, and hardware/software integrationStrong debugging skills across software, firmware, DSP, SoC, and hardware domainsHands-on experience with silicon bring-up, board bring-up, and system-level validationAbility to drive complex technical issues across multiple organizations and stakeholdersDemonstrated experience leading engineering teams and delivering products on aggressive schedulesAbility to influence technical direction and drive execution in a cross-functional environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsPreferred ExperienceManagement experienceExperience with optical networking, optical transceivers, Ethernet, OTN, PCS/PMA, FEC, CMIS, or related communication technologiesFamiliarity with SerDes, high-speed interfaces, and networking protocolsExperience with lab debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and JTAG debuggersExperience leading geographically distributed engineering teamsKnowledge of Agile development methodologies and modern CI/CD environmentsFamiliarity with Python, scripting languages, and automated test frameworksBS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related + 9 years of experience, or MS + 7 years of experience, or Ph.D. + 4 years of experienceCompensation and BenefitsMaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock-based compensation.MaxLinear's good faith estimate starting base salary range is: $167,000 to $206,000 AnnuallyWe offer competitive benefits designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement and some highlights are: health care benefits, 401k savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off.The actual starting base salary will be determined by the match to certain role-related criteria such as educational degree(s) or equivalent, relevant work experience, skillset needed for the role, and geographic location; this is not an all-inclusive list as some roles may require unique skills or experience.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.Company OverviewMaxLinear is a global, NASDAQ-traded company (MXL) where the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. We are a fabless system-on-chip product company, striving to improve the world’s communication networks for everyone through our highly integrated radio-frequency (RF), analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for access and connectivity, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multi-market applications.We hire the best people in the industry and engage them in some of the most exciting opportunities that connect the world we live in today. Our growth has come from innovative, bold approaches to solving some of the world’s most challenging communication technology problems in the most efficient and effective manner.MaxLinear began by developing the world’s first high-performance TV tuner chip using standard CMOS process technology. Others said we couldn’t achieve the extremely high-performance requirements using CMOS, but we proved them wrong and achieved enduring global market leadership with our designs. Since then, we’ve developed a full line of products that drive 4G and 5G infrastructure; enable data center, metro and long-haul optical interconnects; bring 10Gbit to the home; power the IoT revolution; and enable robust and reliable communication in harsh industrial environments. Over the years, we’ve expanded through organic growth and through several acquisitions that have perfectly complemented our existing portfolio and enabled us to deliver complete end-to-end solutions in our target markets. One such example was the acquisition of Intel’s Home Gateway Platform Division that added Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Broadband Gateway Processor SoC technology to our connected home portfolio creating a complete and scalable platform of connectivity and access solutions to fully address our customers’ needs.Our headquarters are in Carlsbad, near San Diego, California. We also have major design centers in Irvine and San Jose, California; Valencia, Spain; Bangalore, India; Munich, Germany; Israel; and Singapore.We have approximately 1,200 employees, a substantial majority of whom have engineering degrees and include masters and Ph.D. graduates from many of the premiere universities around the world. Our employees thrive on innovation, outstanding execution, outside-the-box thinking, nimbleness, and collaboration. Together, we form a high-energy business team that is focused on building the best and most innovative products on the market.Job SummaryID: 2026-3051Category: Software EngineeringType: Full TimeLocation : Location: US-CA-Carlsbad