Senior Engineering Manager - Residential Routers & Gateways

Sagemcom is hiring a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the end-to-end development of a strategic product line of residential gateways and routers for Tier 1 North American operators. This is a high-impact leadership role combining deep technical expertise with operational and organizational leadership. You will own the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary products from early concept through commercialization and lifecycle-while leading distributed engineering teams and engaging directly with customers, partners, and executives. You will play a key role in scaling our U.S. R&D presence and strengthening Sagemcom's position in the North American broadband market. Your key responsibilities include: Product Line Ownership & Delivery Act as the primary technical and delivery interface with Tier 1 North American operators. Own the design and development of new products in alignment with strategic goals provided by Business Unit Product manager. Drive alignment between business objectives, customer requirements, and engineering execution Supervise existing products and propose future innovations. Ensure on-time delivery with best-in-class performance, quality, and cost targets Lead concurrent engineering efforts across software, electronics, and mechanics. Engineering Leadership Lead and grow cross-functional engineering teams (software, hardware, RF, Set clear priorities, drive execution, and ensure accountability through effective KPIs Foster a high-performance engineering culture focused on ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement Set annual goals, Mentor technical leaders and support talent development and succession planning Program & Execution Management Define program strategy, scope, timelines, and resource allocation Identify risks early, drive mitigation plans, and ensure execution discipline Oversee development phases including design, integration, validation, certification, and launch Ensure compliance with internal quality processes and external certification requirements Lead internal and external reviews, including executive reporting and customer governance. Technical Leadership & Decision-Making Drive key architectural and design decisions across: Software stack (embedded Linux, middleware) Balance trade-offs across performance, cost, manufacturability, and time-to-market Ensure alignment with industry standards, operator requirements, and regulatory constraints (FCC, UL) Quality, Cost & Lifecycle Management Own product performance in both manufacturing and field deployment Drive continuous improvement using data analytics, customer feedback, and operational metrics Ensure product cost targets are met through close collaboration with HW and sourcing teams Lead corrective actions and root cause analysis across the product lifecycle You hold a MS or PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Wireless Communications or a related technical field from a recognized US or international university. 10+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles within embedded systems, networking, or broadband. Proven track record delivering complex, high-volume products to market. Experience managing cross-functional and distributed engineering teams. Technical Background Strong system-level understanding across both hardware and software domains: Software & Systems Embedded Linux, networking stacks, drivers, middleware (RDK-B, prplOS, OpenWrt, OpenSync) IP networking (IPv4/IPv6, routing, switching, QoS) Hardware & Platforms SoCs for broadband gateways (Qualcomm, Broadcom, MediaTek) PCB design, high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SerDes) RF systems, antennas, and wireless integration Mechanical: Plastic part design, injection tooling, thermal considerations and integration with electronics. Broadband & Connectivity Experience with productization, manufacturing, and cost optimization Soft Skills Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive complex initiatives end-to-end Customer-focused with experience interacting with Tier 1 operators or large OEMs Data-driven decision maker with strong problem-solving skills Hands-on leader able to operate effectively at both strategic and execution levels #J-18808-Ljbffr SAGEMCOM