Software Engineering Manager, Algorithms

$180,000 - $220,000/Yr

Swift Navigation - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Manager

San Francisco, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Swift Navigation is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Skylark Corrections Team, which is responsible for developing the algorithms that power our flagship GNSS corrections service. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of precise GNSS corrections worldwide in real-time, contributing to the safety and efficiency of over 10 million ADAS-enabled and autonomous vehicles globally. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering and a passion for leading teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment. As the Software Engineering Manager, you will work closely with Product and Program teams to define and execute the team's roadmap, ensuring that we consistently deliver high-quality services that align with both short-term and long-term company objectives. You will foster a collaborative work culture that values teamwork, open communication, and effective conflict resolution. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining the 24/7 operation of the Skylark Algorithm Engine, applying best practices to enhance uptime and reliability. In this role, you will be responsible for developing accurate time estimates and scoping for work products, managing resources efficiently, and proactively planning for future needs. You will provide oversight and direction to your team, aligning their work with the company's strategic goals and best practices in algorithm and software development. Coaching and mentoring your staff will be a daily focus, ensuring their professional growth and development within the company. You will also be tasked with driving engineering quality through streamlined processes and automation, while maintaining a healthy team culture through regular communication and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers focused on designing, developing, and delivering precise GNSS corrections worldwide, in real-time.
• Work closely with the Product and Program teams to define, own, and deliver the team's roadmap.
• Focus on consistent delivery of high-quality services that move the company towards achieving short and long-term objectives.
• Encourage teamwork and unity at Swift, promoting open discussions and efficient conflict resolution.
• Support a work culture that appreciates cohesiveness, supportiveness, and working effectively together.
• Own 24/7 operation of the Skylark Algorithm Engine and apply best practices to improving uptime and reliability.
• Develop good time estimates and scoping for work products; Track and manage resources efficiently and effectively; Proactively forecast and plan for future resource needs and team balance.
• Provide oversight and direction to employees to align work with functional/company strategy and algorithm and software development best practices.
• Coach, mentor and develop staff on a daily basis, including overseeing new hire onboarding, regular feedback, career development and opportunities.
• Develop, communicate and execute on a vision for the team.
• Drive engineering quality through 'just enough' process and automation.
• Maintain a healthy team culture through 1:1 meetings, and other forms of communication and feedback.
• Clearly clarify ownership and decision making in the team.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Astronomy or similar.
• 3-5 years of experience leading a team of 5+ software engineers.
• Deep experience in one or more of the following: precise GNSS positioning, GNSS corrections, estimation theory, applied math, and/or other positioning algorithms.
• Excellent problem solving capabilities and judgment with a detailed but flexible approach.
• Ability to make sound, scalable decisions and create clear processes.
• Lead and drive progress through increased uncertainty and ambiguity.
• Experience with people management, taking a people first approach, through hiring and enabling internally.
• Commitment to people development, engagement, and being a champion for our culture and Swift values.
• Proven technical leadership across teams.
• High emotional intelligence and empathy.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching.
• Outstanding communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Desire to learn new things constantly.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience operating real-time sensor networks such as GNSS, weather, ground stations, etc.
• Experience with GNSS corrections services.
• Experience with software development for regulated industries (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical devices), including familiarity with relevant standards and certifications.
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and automated testing frameworks specific to large-scale distributed systems.
• Experience with operating and managing enterprise grade cloud services.
• Proficiency with C++ and Python.
• Experience with spatial modeling, gaussian processes, and machine learning.
• Experience in test and validation of complex systems.

Benefits

• Flexible vacation
• Competitive salary
• Employer covered health insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending
• HSA
• Tech talks
• Mentorship programs
• Employee events
• Growth and learning opportunities from a tech environment including working closely with an international team of scientists, engineers, platform architects, programmers, executive staff and professionals.