• This is a strategic leadership role where you will guide a high-impact team working at the intersection of software, hardware, and wireless communications.
• Min 8+ years in software development, including 3+ years in a people-management role is required
• Familiarity with embedded Linux platforms (especially OpenWrt), mobile development lifecycles (Android), and manufacturing tools

Our client is a highly innovative and fast-growing wireless network solution MNC.

As a Senior Software Manager, you will play a strategic leadership role and lead a multidisciplinary software engineering program across embedded networking, mobile app development, and production automation. This role is primarily managerial-you will not be expected to write code daily-but you must bring deep enough technical understanding to guide architecture, hiring, and delivery across a sophisticated wireless product stack.

You will coordinate across internal engineering teams and external development partners to build and scale the software that powers the firm's long-range mesh routers.

Key Performance Objectives

1. Establish team structure, accountability, and development plans in first G0 days

• Conduct 1:1s to assess each engineer's strengths, aspirations, and areas for growth for a team of embedded software, ǪA, mobile, and test automation engineers.
• Establish and enforce software development lifecycle practices from sprint planning, code reviews to testing and release coordination.
• Define project priorities, delegate technical tasks, and ensure cross-functional alignment across hardware, manufacturing, and product teams.

2. Drive delivery of key software project milestones within 6 months

• Oversee planning and execution of cross-functional software projects.
• Ensure alignment between software, hardware, and product teams on deliverables and timelines.
• Set milestones and introduce metrics and tooling to track progress, manage tradeoffs, and mitigate risks for on-time delivery.

3. Program ownership, elevate operations and execution quality

• Own all software programs related to:
  Embedded Linux router firmware (OpenWrt-based)
  Android-based configuration app
• Software for factory automation and production testing
• Manage third-party contractors or development partners, including contract negotiation, milestone setting and quality assurance
• Improve velocity through better tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and ǪA practices.
• Lead quarterly retrospectives and implement process improvements based on team feedback.
• Strengthen release readiness through robust test automation and documentation practices.

4. Ensure tight integration between software and hardware systems

• Act as the primary software liaison with RF, mechanical, operations, and product stakeholders to manage technical dependencies and system-level validation.
• Translate business and hardware requirements into actionable development plans.
• Define clear interface specifications and ensure timely cross-functional handoffs.

5. Grow and mentor a high-performing, multidisciplinary team

• Create a culture of continuous learning and ownership.
• Provide coaching to tech leads and senior individual contributors on decision-making, scoping, and stakeholder engagement.
• Foster a high-performance culture built on ownership, accountability, and quality.

About You

• Engineering Leadership: Proven track record leading delivery of embedded or networked systems.
• Systems Thinker: Experience shipping hardware products with integrated firmware/software.
• Strong Communicator: Skilled at distilling technical context for stakeholders and keeping cross-functional teams aligned.
• Process-Oriented: Proficient in agile methodologies and modern project management practices.
• Builder of Teams: You know how to develop talent, foster accountability, and scale team performance with experience overseeing geographically distributed or hybrid teams.
• Experience: 8+ years in software development, including 3+ years in a people-management role; familiarity with embedded Linux platforms (especially OpenWrt), mobile development lifecycles (Android), and manufacturing tools.

Attraction Pointers

• Make an Impact: This is a strategic leadership role where you will guide a high-impact team working at the intersection of software, hardware, and wireless communications.
• Shape the Team: Help define how our growing engineering org operates - from workflows to culture.
• Innovative Products: Your influence will span multiple products, from cutting-edge long- range mesh routers to factory systems and user-facing application

To apply, pl send your cv in word doc to resume@cap-cg.com. Pl also include details on your current salary, expected salary and notice period in your cv.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Posted by:

CAP Consulting (EA license: 14C7175)

Caroline Poh (EA Registration: R1105649)

Date ad is posted - 11 October 2025