Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking an experienced Software Program Manager to oversee the successful execution of complex software initiatives that power their rugged embedded computing products.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of software architecture, hardware/software interaction, and systems integration.
- Experience with real-time operating systems, board support packages (BSPs), or hardware bring-up.
- Familiarity with Agile, hybrid Agile, or systems-engineering-oriented workflows.
- Experience working directly with customers, including contract deliverables and field deployment considerations.
- Comfort working in programs involving defense, aerospace, or industrial safety-critical systems.
- Computer proficiency and a high level of organization with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work efficiently and independently.
Responsibilities
- Provide end-to-end program ownership across embedded software initiatives, from early concept and planning through integration, verification, and support.
- Lead by technical influence—challenging engineering decisions, asking the right questions, and aligning software work with overall system architecture and business goals.
- Define and maintain development roadmaps, milestones, and execution plans with engineering leads and stakeholders.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration among firmware, drivers, OS, verification, DevOps, and hardware teams to ensure cohesive, high-quality product outcomes.
- Engage with technical teams at a peer level, bringing clarity to complex tradeoffs and guiding engineering priorities with a systems-level perspective.
- Own risk management, capacity planning, and escalation for critical dependencies and architectural decisions.
- Ensure that program deliverables meet schedule, quality, and technical expectations, while driving accountability across distributed teams.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of seven (+7) years of experience in embedded or systems software development, ideally within highly regulated or performance-critical environments.
- Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical presentations and executive briefings.
- Ability to work efficiently and independently.
