Embedded Software Engineering Manager – (Optical Switching)

Are you ready to take on a leadership challenge in a hi-tech global company, recognized as one of the world’s leading developers of state-of-the-art photonic and optical products? Would you like to establish and lead your own development team, collaborate with top multidisciplinary teams from around the world, and co-create the most advanced optical products on the market? Are you looking for a role in a development-focused company where you will have the opportunity for continuous learning, working with the latest technologies and materials, and advancing on a global level? We offer an exciting opportunity.

Our client, a highly successful international trend-setter in the development of innovative, technologically advanced optical products, is looking for a key team member who will assemble and lead a team of embedded software engineers focused on SONiC-based Optical Circuit Switch platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and drive architecture and technical direction for embedded and SONiC-based software supporting optical switching platforms.
• Lead design, development, and debugging of software features.
• Ensure compliance with upstream SONiC releases and internal standards.
• Build, mentor, and manage a small team of embedded software engineers.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and innovation.
• Oversee career development, performance management, and hiring in Slovenia.
• Participate in global architecture reviews and planning sessions.
• Ensure high-quality documentation, testing, and lifecycle support.
• Support product validation and customer escalations when needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience managing or technically leading embedded software teams.
• Strong background in embedded Linux development and multi-threaded systems.
• Hands-on experience with SONiC (platform services, containers, or SAI).
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions in a distributed environment.
• Familiarity with Docker, Debian packaging, CI/CD, telemetry (gNMI/gNXI), and fault management.
• Knowledge of datacentre security concepts (secure boot, platform hardening, authentication/authorization, secure management interfaces).
• Experience with modern SDLC practices, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps principles.
• Programming proficiency in C++, Python, Go, or shell scripting.

We offer:

• Work in one of the world’s leading companies in the development and production of innovative optical products
• Shape the future of optical switching in a high-impact leadership role.
• Help build and lead a new regional team with real ownership and autonomy.
• Collaborate with a growing international SONiC and embedded community.
• Work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with international development teams
• Numerous opportunities for professional and personal growth
• The chance to implement your own ideas and solutions
• Attractive financial package, performance-based rewards, and other benefits