Embedded SW Engineering Manager I

Company DescriptionWe develop groundbreaking, intuitive and beautifully-designed connected consumer electronics. Our innovative products provide a seamless experience that helps users create a safer, healthier, more comfortable and 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 simple to operate yet deliver a rich user experience.Since November 2018, Netatmo has been part of the Legrand group, a global leader in electrical and digital infrastructure for buildings.Job DescriptionJoin our Embedded Software team, a group of ~40 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 ResponsibilitiesManagement & LeadershipLead and manage a team of 2 to 6 embedded software engineers, overseeing 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 (Scrum, Kanban) within the team for efficient project management.Technical ContributionsWork 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.CollaborationCollaborate 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 PracticesChampion 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.QualificationsTechnical ExpertiseProgramming Languages: Proficiency in C is required; good level in C++ is a plus. 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; basic knowledge of 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.Experience: 8–12 years overall, with at least 5 years in embedded development and 3–5 years as a team or tech lead, including team management experience in an Agile environment.BenefitsHoliday bonusEmployee discount on Netatmo productsCET: time savings accountPERECO contributionAllowance for teleworking equipment50% reimbursement of transport costsSoft mobility allowanceHQE (High Environmental Quality) buildingAccess to fitness machines, showers, meal vouchers, remote working, 100% paperless health insurance (Alan)Access to an e-learning platform and internal mobility within Netatmo and Legrand GroupBoard games & foosball table, parking spaces for cars and motorcyclesJob DetailsSeniority level: AssociateEmployment type: Full-timeIndustry: Consumer Electronics #J-18808-Ljbffr