Mainspring Energy, Inc.

Embedded Software Manager

Mainspring Energy, Inc.$170K — $200K *
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of embedded software development experience, particularly in real-time environments.
  • Proven project management experience with successful commercial product delivery.
  • Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies.
  • Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and mentor a team of software engineers through regular one-on-ones and reviews.
  • Oversee the complete software development lifecycle, ensuring timely progress and removing obstacles.
  • Collaborate with product managers, executives, and QA teams to align technical objectives with business needs.
  • Provide architectural and technical input during design reviews for enhanced project direction.
  • Lead the hiring process and facilitate career growth opportunities for engineering talent.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement (onsite + remote) at Menlo Park HQ.
  • Pre-IPO stock options as part of the compensation package.
  • Commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment.
Full Job Description
Job Overview

Mainspring Energy's revolutionary linear generator is a sophisticated robot. Inside the generator is a network of computers combining embedded Linux and real-time bare metal applications. These orchestrate the critical tasks of shaping control signals and collecting data from a wide variety of sensors which make this technology possible. Our embedded platform is rapidly evolving, and we need great managers to lead the engineering team making it happen. If you love leading people to solve challenging technological problems and are passionate about driving an efficient, agile process, then we need you!

Responsibilities

This is a managing role for an embedded software team.

As a leader in the organization you will:
  • Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and guide a team of software engineers, conducting regular one-on-ones and performance reviews
  • Project Management: Oversee the full software development lifecycle, setting clear milestones, managing timelines, and removing roadblocks
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, executives, and QA teams to align technical goals with business needs
  • Technical Guidance: Provide high-level architectural and technical feedback during design reviews
  • Hiring and Growth: Interview, hire, and onboard new engineering talent while building paths for career growth within the team


Qualifications

You have...
  • Experience: 12+ years embedded software development experience (real-time a plus) including project management experience delivering a commercial product
  • Methodologies: Strong background in Agile, Scrum, or Kanban project management frameworks
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience


$170,000 - $200,000 a year

This position is a hybrid position (onsite + remote) at our Menlo Park HQ. The salary will be adjusted to reflect local market conditions based on employee location as well as the experience of the employee. Along with the base salary, Mainspring offers pre-IPO stock options + benefits.

Does your experience not meet all of our posted requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to positions unless they meet every listed requirement. At Mainspring, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, flexible, and collaborative environment, so if you want to help us transition the world to clean and affordable electricity, and don't meet all posted requirements for a particular role, we'd still love to hear from you. Mainspring can sometimes be flexible enough to shift responsibilities for the right person, or otherwise identify open or upcoming roles that may better fit your professional background.

About Mainspring Energy, Inc.

Mainspring Energy is a company that develops and manufactures advanced power generation systems for commercial and industrial applications. The company's technology is based on a patented, modular, and scalable design that enables the production of electricity from a variety of fuels, including natural gas, biogas, and hydrogen. Mainspring Energy's systems are designed to be highly efficient, reliable, and cost-effective, and can be used in a wide range of applications, including data centers, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
Learn more about Mainspring Energy, Inc.
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Founded
2010

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