Sr. Manager Modem Engineering
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Embedded Systems · Software Engineering · QA & Testing
In short
Ericsson is looking for a Senior Manager of Modem Engineering to lead a team responsible for modem software delivery, firmware integration, and platform enablement for next-generation IoT solutions. The role requires strong engineering management experience, a track record of delivering complex programs, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Head of Modem Engineering to execute long-term modem technology and platform strategy.
- Lead and grow a high-performing modem engineering team.
- Own workforce planning, resource allocation, contractor management, and hiring plans.
- Drive engineering operational excellence through metrics, process improvements, and automation.
- Define and drive engineering execution plans, milestones, and resource allocation.
- Partner with Product Management to define roadmap priorities and feature commitments.
- Lead technical engagements with modem chipset partners, ODM vendors, and carrier organizations.
- Drive cross-functional alignment across modem firmware, hardware, RF, platform software, cloud connectivity, and automation teams.
- Build and scale modem automation, validation, and quality frameworks.
- Support carrier certification, interoperability testing, and commercialization activities.
- Identify and proactively address engineering risks, resource gaps, and technical debt.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in modem, wireless, embedded systems, telecommunications, or related engineering disciplines.
- 5+ years of engineering management experience leading modem, wireless, or embedded software development teams.
- Demonstrated track record delivering complex modem or embedded software programs across multiple product generations.
- Strong experience leading cross-functional engineering organizations spanning firmware, hardware, platform, validation, and test disciplines.
- Experience managing workforce planning, hiring, contractor strategies, and engineering resource allocation.
- Experience with technical engagements involving modem chipset vendors, ODM partners, and carrier organizations.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical, business, and executive audiences.
- Experience working within geographically distributed engineering organizations.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience building and scaling modem automation, validation, and quality frameworks.
- Familiarity with Linux kernel, embedded driver development, BSP integration, and platform bring-up.
- Understanding of wireless/RF concepts, carrier certification processes, and interoperability testing.
- Experience leading globally distributed and contractor-augmented engineering teams.
- Experience with embedded or other leading chipset platforms.
- Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Support the growth of engineering talent through coaching, mentoring, and career development.
Benefits
- Opportunity for an annual bonus based on business and individual performance.
- Subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options, including low-deductible POS and HDHP with company HSA contribution.
- Subsidized HMO option through Kaiser for California employees.
- Subsidized dental and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
- Company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Company-paid disability benefits.
- Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation.
- Up to 3 personal days per year.
- 11 annual holidays.
- 8 hours of volunteer time.
- 80 hours of sick time annually.
- Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave.
- 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
- Mobile therapy.
- Volunteer paid time off.
#Modem Engineering#Product Development Leader#Embedded Systems#Telecommunications
Company
Ericsson
Job Posted
3 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
Hybrid
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Santa Clara, United States
Boise, United States
Qualification
Master, Bachelor, Doctoral, Undergraduate, Diploma, No Formal Education
Applicants
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