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Senior Engineering Manager

KEF Robotics is working on some new and very exciting projects! In order to accommodate our growing team, we are in search of a Senior Engineering Manager with a minimum of 5 years of experience. The software engineering manager will provide technical guidance, build and maintain a staffing plan, and resolve problems as they arise. This position requires the successful candidate to be self-motivated and at times work with little supervision. The ability to interact with other professionals in various sectors is critical.

LOCATION

On Site

Pittsburgh, PA

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Permanent

Full Time

What you're responsible for:

  • Improving existing software development processes and procedures; ensuring consistent standards and best practices across multiple product development initiatives

  • Leading technical communication and presentations to customers; managing customer relationships and handling project logistics

  • Help create long-term roadmaps while ensuring short-term sprint objectives are met

  • Develop and maintain integrated master schedule that spans numerous product development activities

  • Work with engineers from other disciplines to develop software requirements and support design artifacts

  • Contribute to proposals and SOWs

  • Help foster a positive and inclusive team culture

What we are looking for:

  • Empathetic and collaborative team player 

  • 5+ years' relevant engineering experience

  • 3+ years' experience in a technical lead/engineering management position

  • Past experience using various Project Management tools (MS Project, Merlin, etc)

  • Strong documentation skills

Bonus Skills

  • Machine learning and experience programming within a popular ML framework (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc)

  • GPU programming (CUDA / OpenCL)

  • Familiarity with nonlinear optimization techniques

  • Familiarity with ROS / ROS 2 (Robot Operating System)

  • Unreal Engine / Unity experience

  • Experience with robotics state estimation and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) algorithms

  • Experience programming for embedded environments

  • Clear, concise technical writing skills

KEF Robotics would be a great fit for you if you

  • Are self starter with an entrepreneurial spirit

  • Love a team that truly cares about what they do and how they do it

  • Are a tinkerer

  • Are a low-key badass

Why others have joined KEF

  • To be the best in the world at a new emerging technology

  • To be surrounded by the smartest, most passionate people

  • To work in an environment that values work/life balance and mental health

What we offer

  • A kickass office in Pittsburgh, PA with off-street free parking

  • Competitive salary & equity

  • Medical Benefits

  • 401(k) offering

  • Flexible hours & vacation policy

  • Premium laptop/equipment

To apply for this role, please send an email to contactus@kefrobotics.com with your current resume.

Senior engineering manager

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