Principal Lead Embedded Software Engineer

At Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics, we're building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of retail experiences. We're the team behind Alphabot®, a new technology that's changing the way America shops. Our automated pickup and delivery systems use a combination of robotics and software to efficiently handle large volumes of online orders, streamlining operations for managers and enhancing the customer experience. We're passionate about robotics, retail, and creating solutions that impact millions of customers daily.

We’re searching for a talented Senior Manager to lead our embedded software group.  The Embedded Software Manager will play a key role in leading a team of embedded engineers to develop robust, reliable solutions with high throughput that includes sensing, localization, motion, and actuation of the robotic platform. 

This is both a people management and technical leadership position.  The right candidate will have experience architecting and implementing object-oriented, multi-threaded applications for real-time embedded systems and a solid background leading software teams.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON: 

• Inspire, mentor, and motivate a team to deliver high quality software on time that meets customer needs.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with stakeholders.
• Prioritize project and day-to-day activities for your team.
• Provide technical and strategic guidance to your team.
• Collaborate with the electro-mechanical teams to build solutions.
• Work with Program Management to staff projects and determine resource capacity.
• Effectively communicate plans, status, and needs to leadership and engineers.
• Work closely with peers to share technical solutions and best practices.
• Support an environment of continuous improvement and advocate for programming best practices.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• 5+ years of technical experience with modern C++ (11/14/17/20) with focus in object-oriented design and abstraction for real-time embedded platform.
• 5+ years’ experience of managing a team of engineers of varied skill sets
• Ability to understand electro-mechanical robotics platform and how components interact.
• Working knowledge of device integration and common communications busses (CAN, I2C, SPI, Serial).
• Experience with Real-time operating systems and Linux.
• Strong technical, project, and people leadership capabilities.
• Proven ability to plan and manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate, collaborate, and build relationships with internal clients and peer teams to facilitate cross-functional projects.
• Experience with Atlassian product suite (JIRA, Confluence).
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment.
• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar

• Comprehensive health, vision, and insurance plans with options for dependent coverage
• Unlimited PTO for salaried employees, covering vacation, holidays, and personal days
• Competitive 401(k) matching program, stock purchase plans, and equity opportunities
• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid maternity/paternity leave
• Special Walmart discounts for in-store and online purchases
• Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks

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