Manager/Director of Software Engineering - Seyond

Who is Seyond?

Seyond is a leading global provider of image-grade LiDAR technology, powering a safer, smarter and more mobile world across the automotive, intelligent transportation, robotics and industrial automation sectors. Founded in Silicon Valley with strategically placed research and manufacturing facilities across the globe, Seyond is crafting LiDAR solutions that elevate autonomous driving and fuel the advancement of smart infrastructure development. Our dynamic portfolio – including ultra-long range flagship LiDAR sensor Falcon, mid-to-short range LiDAR sensor Robin and perception service software platform OmniVidi – powers automotive and ITS solutions for partners like NIO, Faraday Future, Exwayz and Hexagon. Currently, over 200,000 Falcon units are in use, and the product continues to be mass produced today. 

Why will you enjoy this new opportunity?

As a Manager/Director of Software Engineering at Seyond, you will act as the domain expert as well as the team lead of the Software Engineering team and partner closely with marketing, business development, and other engineering teams to provide the cutting-edge software solutions to our customers and solve the real-world problems. This role requires a thorough understanding of lidar technology, strong communication skills, and great leadership skills. 

How will you make an impact?

• Manage the development lifecycle of software products
• Research new technologies to define the next generation of software products and provide technical guidance to the team 
• Create and implement software products and applications
• Plan, direct and coordinate the actions of the development team
• Act as a liaison between your team and senior leadership 
• Analyze & understand software requirements for new system features for which the team is responsible.
• Oversee the software engineering process to ensure delivery of high-quality software within time and budget.
• Work with customers to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Provide technical & management oversight of code implementation including design and code reviews.
• Monitor progress, take corrective action as needed, and report status to product management and project management.
• Provide career coaching and feedback to employees to help them expand and deepen their skills.

What qualifications and skills will make you succeed in this role?

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, systems engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of seven years of hands-on experience in software development, demonstrating a strong foundation in software creation and system architecture.
• At least three years of functional management experience, with proven capabilities in managing, mentoring, and guiding software engineering teams towards successful project completions.
• Exceptional software project management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Expertise in programming and debugging. Proficient in programming languages, notably C++ and Python, with a strong ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Familiarity with Docker and deep learning technologies will be considered a significant asset.
• Experience with perception algorithms, particularly those related to 3D point cloud technologies is a plus.
• Knowledge of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) is a plus.
• Solid critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in finding creative solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What core values will you add at Seyond?

• Emerging: We embrace the challenges with the opportunities as we shape our future together.
• Dynamic: It is the combination of each member's energy, innovative spirit, open-mindedness, creativity, and unique experience that give us our dynamic edge. 
• Genuine: We keep it real – be it with our customers, our partners, or each other. We are dedicated to being honest and collaborative in all that we do. ​
• Excellence: We continuously strive for higher performance, higher quality, higher precision, and higher safety. ​

Where is this role located?

This role is located in Sunnyvale, CA. Candidate must live in/near Sunnyvale, CA.

Seyond is not considering candidates who require sponsorship for this position.

What are the benefits and perks of working at Seyond?

You will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights:

• A variety of health insurance plans
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness reimbursement
• Financial contributions to your ongoing development (conference participation, training etc.)

What is the Pay Range?

$180,000-$250,000

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, annual base salary for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Seyond. We also offer an annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for equity (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success.

Seyond, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Employment at Seyond is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references and successful completion of a background check, and signing all your on-boarding documents.

Seyond takes data privacy and identity theft very seriously. As such, we do not request personally-identifiable information (PII) from applicants over the internet or electronically. Please kindly refrain from disclosing your PII electronically during the application process or to unauthorized websites that may purport to be Seyond or any of our affiliates.