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Firmware Engineering Manager

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Summary

People-focused engineering manager role leading a team of Firmware and QA Engineers building connected embedded products with global reach. Day to day involves coaching, stakeholder collaboration across Product/Hardware/Architecture, and driving delivery — with a background in embedded firmware (C++) and electronics/IoT.

Salary: Up to $175K based on experience

Firmware Engineering Manager
Lead a talented team developing innovative embedded products used around the world.
We're partnering with a successful technology company looking for an experienced Firmware Engineering Manager to lead a team of Firmware and QA Engineers. This is a people-focused leadership role where you'll drive team performance, delivery outcomes, and engineering excellence across a portfolio of connected products.

The Opportunity
You'll lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, providing coaching, direction, and support while working closely with Product, Hardware, Architecture, and Project teams to deliver high-quality solutions. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact by strengthening team culture, developing capability, and helping shape the future direction of engineering delivery.

What You'll Bring
  • Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams
  • Strong background in firmware, embedded software, or electronics engineering
  • Experience delivering complex embedded products
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring others
  • Exposure to C++ and embedded systems environments
  • Experience in product development, electronics, manufacturing, or IoT environments
What's On Offer
  • Influence engineering strategy and team culture
  • Lead a highly skilled Firmware team
  • Work on products with global reach
  • Stable, growth-focused technology environment
  • Competitive salary package
  • Albany Location, full-time in-office
If you're a people-first engineering leader with a strong background in embedded systems and a passion for building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Click to APPLY NOW! For further information, feel free to reach out to Nithya Mastry at Nithya.mastry@techspace.co.nz.

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