Senior Manager - Embedded Software

At REGENT, we’re on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation between coastal cities. We're not just building vehicles, we're creating a new category of transportation: the seaglider. These groundbreaking wing-in-ground-effect craft travel just above the water’s surface, combining the speed of an airplane with the low operating costs of a boat. Capable of 180 miles at 180 mph on today's battery tech (and up to 400 miles with next-gen batteries), seagliders will unlock fast, affordable, and sustainable coastal transit for passengers and cargo - connecting cities, islands, and communities like never before.

Backed by leading investors and powered by a team of passionate, forward-thinking engineers, builders, and operators, we’re now scaling from a breakthrough prototype to full production - and building the team to make it happen.

Role Overview

We’re hiring a Senior Manager – Embedded Software to lead, scale, and deliver the embedded software organization responsible for vehicle-critical embedded software and electronics across the full seaglider product line.

In this role, you'll lead and develop a team of embedded software engineers while owning the technical direction, architecture, and execution of core vehicle control system software, sensor and actuator data pipelines, and in-house test infrastructure. You'll set technical strategy across embedded software and avionics systems, ensure system safety and reliability, and partner closely with leaders across controls, autonomy, electrical engineering, and systems.

This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for an experienced engineering manager who thrives in ambiguity, cares deeply about systems-level performance, and wants accountability for delivering real-world, safety-critical technology from concept to deployment - on the bench, in simulation, and on the water.

What You'll Do

• Drive Development of Safety-Critical Software Applications for Real-Time Embedded Systems: Lead the design, implementation, and delivery of crucial software for embedded systems across multiple vehicle programs, from bare-metal firmware to RTOS and Linux-based applications.

• Define and Evolve Embedded Architecture: Own and guide system architecture for safety, scalability, and maintainability - including critical data pipelines, communications architecture, fault-tolerance systems, and in-field diagnostics.

• Integrate with Vehicle Systems: Partner closely with controls, autonomy, and electrical teams to ensure seamless system integration across hardware and software.

• Hardware Bring-Up and Debugging: Oversee and support bring-up and testing of new embedded hardware platforms, sensors, and actuators, providing technical guidance and escalation support.

• Improve Tools and Development Workflows: Set direction for infrastructure that accelerates embedded development, including CI/CD pipelines, test frameworks, and in-field diagnostics.

• Support Sea Trials: Enable and support sea trials by ensuring the team is prepared to validate embedded systems in real-world environments and rapidly resolve issues.

• Mentor & Lead a Team of Engineers: Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing embedded software team, setting expectations for technical excellence, design rigor, and verification practices.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated professional experience leading teams developing C++ software for embedded systems (Linux, RTOS, or bare-metal environments) in an industry setting

• Hands-on experience with safety-critical systems (e.g. aerospace, medical devices, automotive), with a strong understanding of the development rigor, certification considerations, and testing required for reliable performance

• Ability to define, communicate, and own software strategy and requirements while contributing to system-level architecture decisions

• Proficiency with scripting tools such as Python, MATLAB, or Bash for automation, analysis, or testing oversight

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration, driving integration and issue resolution across software, electrical, and mechanical systems

• Strong passion for mentoring, coaching, and developing engineers while building durable team capability

• A bias for simple, robust solutions to complex organizational and technical problems

• Experience establishing, enforcing, and continuously improving software development processes that enable consistent delivery and long-term scalability

Bonus Experience

• Experience leading development on real-time operating systems (e.g. VxWorks, DEOS) or other resource-constrained platforms

• Experience overseeing software that interfaces with embedded system hardware and protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, ADCs, etc.)

• Experience guiding teams using simulation and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments

• Comfort reviewing electrical schematics and contributing to high-level hardware/software integration decisions
Familiarity with common electrical lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators

• Background in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other systems with real-time sensing and control

• Experience delivering pre-production or production-level embedded systems in a regulated or mission-critical environment

Who We're Looking For

• Collaborative Team Player: You believe great outcomes come from strong teams. You align engineers, managers, and cross-functional partners around shared goals, communicate clearly, and create clarity in complex technical programs.

• Creative Problem Solver: You enjoy tackling complex technical and organizational challenges. Whether it’s unblocking a team, resolving a systemic architecture issue, or guiding trade studies under tight timelines, you balance speed with long-term robustness.

• Adaptable & Agile: In a fast-paced, evolving startup environment, you adjust priorities thoughtfully and help your team stay focused, resilient, and effective amid change.

• Innovative Mindset: You’re driven by curiosity and a passion for technology. You champion continuous improvement, new tools, and better ways of working to improve quality, delivery, and team performance.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - we cover 100% of your premiums.

• 401(k) with company matching, so you can plan for the future.

• Generous flexible time off, paid parental leave, and company-wide holiday breaks.

• Relocation packages available for those moving to join our team.

• Daily, free catered lunches

• Learning & professional development opportunities

If you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge, grow with us, and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, but you see yourself contributing to our mission, we encourage you to apply! We value diverse skillsets and experiences and believe in the potential of passionate individuals to make a big impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

REGENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.