Embedded SW Engineering Manager I

Embedded SW Engineering Manager I

We develop groundbreaking, intuitive and beautifully-designed connected consumer electronics. Truly smart, our innovative products provide a seamless experience that helps users create a safer, healthier and more comfortable & eco-friendly home. We carefully design the mechanics, electronics and embedded software of all our products to the highest standards. Our mobile and web applications are designed to be simple to operate, yet deliver a rich user experience. We also collaborate with strategic partners to revolutionize your home: Velux (window), Muller (electrical radiator), Engie, Vaillant (Boilers)

Since November 2018, Netatmo has become a part of the Legrand group a global leader in electrical and digital infrastructure for buildings, with millions of users all over the world. We continue to develop our brand and products autonomously.

Netatmo is first and foremost the story of talented people coming together and working on a common project. Our purpose is not only to create beautifully designed products but also to build a beautiful company. We look to create a real community that shares more than just work projects, because everyone's fulfillment is essential to us and creativity isn't always born behind a desk.

Job Description

Join our Embedded Software team, a group of ~40 talented professionals dedicated to the conception, development, and testing of embedded software that powers our innovative products. As an Embedded Software Engineering Manager, you will play a central role in product development, working closely with other R&D teams, including Electronics, Cloud, Mobile Applications, Security, Industrialization, and Quality.

This position offers a unique opportunity to have a global vision of our products and their features while managing a team and driving technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Management & Leadership

• Lead and manage a team of 2 to 6 embedded software engineers, overseeing their professional development and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Plan and allocate resources and tasks based on project priorities, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software.
• Supervise daily operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to deadlines.
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor new team members while identifying training needs to enhance team skills.
• Promote Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) within the team for efficient project management.

Technical Contributions

• Work on diverse embedded targets, including battery-powered, event-driven SoCs and general-purpose microcontrollers with real-time operating systems.
• Design and develop embedded software, from hardware drivers to application logic and communication protocols.
• Drive modular software development, ensuring reusability across different hardware architectures and software environments.
• Debug, analyze, and optimize software for efficiency, stability, and scalability.
• Lead initiatives in reducing technical debt and improving software architecture.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary R&D teams (Electronics, Cloud, Mobile Applications) and departments (Security, Industrialization, Quality) to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Actively participate in decision-making processes with product managers and R&D stakeholders.

Innovation & Best Practices

• Champion the adoption of best practices in embedded software development, maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
• Stay updated on the latest technologies and methodologies to drive continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications

Technical Expertise Required

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in C is required, good level on C++ is a plus. While a basic level in Shell scripting and Python is expected.
• Microcontrollers: Experience with ARM Cortex-M architectures.
• Communication Protocols: Proficiency with at least TCP/IP, Zigbee, and 802.15.4 is required or similar protocol. Basic knowledge Wi-Fi and BLE is a plus.
• Embedded Systems: Development for devices with constrained memory and energy requirements. Familiarity with low-level software development and basic electronics.
• Tools & Techniques: CI/CD, automated testing frameworks, Debugging, modular design, and optimization for real-time operating systems.

We are looking for someone with between 8 and 12 years of experience and at least 5 years of experience in embedded development. You should also have 3 to 5 years of experience as a team lead or tech lead, with team management experience (recruitment, team development), ideally in an Agile environment.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Holiday bonus
• Employee discount on the purchase of Netatmo products
• CET: time savings account
• PERECO contribution
• Allowance for the purchase of teleworking equipment
• 50% reimbursement of transport costs
• Soft mobility allowance

HQE (High Environmental Quality) building

• Three fitness machines in the building lobby and showers
• Meal vouchers
• Remote working
• 100% paperless health insurance: Alan
• Access to an e-learning platform
• Internal mobility (Netatmo and Legrand Group)

• Several board games & foosball table available
• 3 parking spaces for cars and motorcycles