Sr Engineering Manager - Intelligent Edge, Firmware & Hardware InnovationLocation - Austin TX
OverviewWe are seeking a
Sr. Engineering Manager - Intelligent Edge, Firmware & Hardware Innovation to shape and scale the future of our next-generation Edge AI platforms, embedded firmware, and hardware systems. In this role, you will set the strategic direction, build a world-class engineering organization, and deliver breakthrough technologies that enable safety-critical decisions in real-world environments.
As a engineering leader, you will not only lead engineering execution but also influence company strategy, partner with executives, and drive innovation across the full lifecycle-from architecture to deployment-on a global scale.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Vision- Define and drive the multi-year technology vision and roadmap for intelligent edge computing, firmware, and hardware innovation.
- Translate business strategy and customer needs into scalable engineering priorities and architectures.
- Represent engineering in executive forums, influencing product strategy, investments, and partnerships.
Organization Building & Scale- Build, scale, and mentor high-performing teams across embedded systems, edge AI, and hardware development.
- Establish engineering best practices, development frameworks, and processes to ensure delivery at scale.
- Attract and develop top global talent while fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and accountability.
Innovation & Architecture- Oversee architecture and design of next-generation embedded AI pipelines, firmware platforms, and purpose-built hardware for real-time safety applications.
- Champion cloud-to-edge AI transformation, ensuring models are deployable, optimized, and reliable in constrained environments.
- Drive evaluation and adoption of cutting-edge AI accelerators, toolchains, and hardware ecosystems.
Execution & Delivery- Ensure engineering programs meet strict performance, safety, and compliance requirements in mobile and vehicle-mounted environments.
- Oversee cross-functional delivery of high-impact initiatives spanning AI/ML, product, cloud, and operations.
- Develop metrics and KPIs to measure engineering performance, quality, and business impact.
External Partnerships & Influence- Build strong relationships with hardware/accelerator vendors, research partners, and strategic technology providers.
- Act as a thought leader in the industry, representing BusPatrol in external forums, partnerships, and innovation ecosystems.
Required Qualifications- 10+ years of engineering experience with significant expertise in embedded systems, firmware, hardware, or edge AI.
- 3+ years of engineering leadership leading firmware engineering.
- Proven experience building and scaling multi-disciplinary engineering organizations.
- Expertise with embedded AI ecosystems and accelerators (HailoRT, TensorRT, OpenVINO, TFLite, etc.).
- Strong background in firmware/embedded development (C/C++, Python, Yocto, cross-compilation).
Preferred Qualifications- Familiarity with hardware design and video/image processing pipelines (GStreamer, OpenCV, FFmpeg).
- Exceptional communication, executive presence, and ability to influence across global stakeholders.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Why Join Us- Lead innovation at the intersection of edge AI, firmware, and hardware.
- Shape the strategy and execution of intelligent, distributed AI systems that protect millions of students daily.
- Build and scale a world-class engineering organization solving safety-critical challenges.
- Collaborate with global leaders in AI/ML, cloud, hardware, and operations.
- Drive breakthrough technologies where milliseconds save lives.
