Manager, Embedded Engineering, BSP, Level 6

Snap Inc.

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Salary: $229,000–$343,000 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Manager, Embedded Engineering, BSP, Level 6

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As a Software Engineering Manager at Snap's Spectacles team, you will lead the BSP and Platform Bring Up team responsible for developing robust embedded software. Your day-to-day involves managing a team to deliver early silicon bring-up through production-ready systems, providing technical guidance on Linux kernel, device drivers, bootloaders, and board bring up activities. You will work closely with hardware, firmware, and operating system teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and drive execution for critical milestones like booting, peripheral enablement, and diagnostics readiness. Essential skills include expertise in embedded Linux, C/C++ programming, and experience with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe and USB. This role requires a strong technical background in consumer product lifecycle management, manufacturing support, and external vendor coordination, fostering a collaborative culture while ensuring team focus on critical tasks.

Skills

Linux C C++ BSP Embedded Linux Kernel drivers Bootloaders PCIe USB I2C SPI Git JIRA Linux kernel Device drivers High speed interfaces Low level interfaces Manufacturing processes Hardware validation End of line processes Cross functional collaboration Technical leadership Software Development Lifecycle Source control Bug tracking Design documentation

What you'll do

Lead and manage a team responsible for BSP development, platform bring up, and low-level system integration.
Provide technical guidance on Linux kernel, device drivers, bootloaders, and board bring-up activities.
Own execution of early hardware bring-up milestones including boot processes and peripheral enablement.
Anticipate and drive solutions for scaling, integration, and quality challenges across multiple hardware variants.
Drive software engineering best practices for reliability, performance, diagnostics, and maintainability in embedded systems.
Coach and mentor engineers, conduct performance reviews, and support growth into senior technical roles.

What we're looking for

Over 10 years of experience in embedded software engineering, including BSP and platform bring up.
Proven track record managing software engineering teams delivering complex production systems for at least 5 years.
Strong technical proficiency in Linux kernel internals, device drivers, and bootloaders.
Experience with high-speed interfaces like PCIe, USB, I2C, SPI, and low-level system integration.
Ability to balance deep technical expertise with leadership, execution ownership, and cross-team coordination.
Comprehensive understanding of hardware architecture, firmware, and power/thermal optimization for consumer devices.

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