DescriptionThis role is responsible for directing a team of SW Engineers on the development, maintenance and engineering testing of firmware that is used to run various tape libraries.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Leads team in the effective development of firmware, meeting standards for quality, timeliness, and budget.
• Ensures code quality and customer usability are paramount
• Models and expects timely, professional communication and interaction with other groups for product testing and release.
• Adjusts quickly to new architectures and designs
• Ability to translate concepts and architectural decisions into defined implementation tasks
• Ability to assess new technologies as it relates to potential products
• Able to provide help and clear direction to the team
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manages and organizes projects and team resources efficiently, including meetings, coaching staff, hiring and firing as needed.
• Troubleshoots, acting as second-level support for non-routine issues
• Manages documentation of design and implementation issues
QUALIFICATIONS/PRIOR EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES
• 10 years of proven industry experience developing production quality software
• C/C++ expertise
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Experience with either Windows CE or embedded Linux development
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION
The following are minimum requirements below which candidates will not be considered.
• Bachelors of Science degree or computer science required
Location: Candidates must reside within commuting distance of our Boulder, CO office. Relocation assistance is not available. Only local candidates will be considered
Candidate AI Usage Policy: AI is a part of our daily work at Spectra, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Compensation: $158-193K/ year. While this salary range is a good faith and reasonable estimate, a candidate's actual salary will be competitive based on a variety of factors including the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Educational reimbursement
- Hybrid work options
Application Window: Applications will be accepted until 10.30.2026
