
location_on4999, Sunny Court, Silver Lake, New Hanover County, North Carolina, 28412, United States
A growing manufacturing organization on the North Carolina coast is seeking a hands-on Software Engineering Manager to lead a small embedded software team. This role is best suited for someone who still enjoys being deep in the code while also guiding and mentoring engineers.
This is not a heavily administrative management role. Instead, it functions as a technical lead position with meaningful ownership of architecture, development, and problem-solving, paired with gradual people-leadership responsibilities. You will act as the technical lead for a tight-knit team, spending the majority of your time writing, debugging, and reviewing code. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to designs that go from concept to real-world deployment, collaborating closely with hardware and cross-functional teams.
You will lead a team of approximately five embedded engineers, managing a blend of onsite full-time engineers and contractors. The environment fosters strong collaboration with in-house hardware teams and offers the chance to participate in client-facing technical discussions. The culture emphasizes high-impact, hands-on technical work where products and solutions are built and deployed rather than remaining theoretical. This role provides a long-term growth opportunity within a stable manufacturing environment, with the potential to grow into broader people leadership over time.
This is an onsite position located in Wilmington, NC, requiring a 5-day work week. The office is situated close to downtown Wilmington, offering a convenient location for team members.
Candidates with a strong foundation in embedded software development and experience in OS-based embedded environments are encouraged to apply. While roughly 10+ years of relevant experience is preferred, the organization remains flexible for the right profile. The compensation package is competitive and flexible, based on experience.
Work model: On-site
4999, Sunny Court, Silver Lake, New Hanover County, North Carolina, 28412, United States
North Carolina
Background in manufacturing or contract manufacturing environments.
Motion Recruitment, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, operates as a Kelly Company within the staffing and recruiting industry. The firm provides IT talent solutions across North America through a network of 21 delivery centers. Services include contract staffing, direct hire placements, managed solutions, and statement of work engagements. The organization utilizes a specialized, team-based recruitment model to address complex technical roles for both startup and enterprise clients. Core expertise spans software development, mobile applications, data analytics, infrastructure, cybersecurity, product and UX design, and functional roles.
Through the Motion Consulting Group, the company delivers IT consulting solutions focused on digital transformation. This division supports projects in Agile development and coaching, DevOps and DevSecOps solutions, and managed services for IT operations. The firm maintains a consultative approach tailored to the specific needs of technology professionals and hiring organizations.
Beyond recruitment and consulting, Motion Recruitment established Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards. This North American community platform hosts an events series and award program designed to connect over 250,000 tech enthusiasts. The initiative facilitates opportunities for professionals to meet, learn, and innovate within the technology sector.
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Experience
10+ yrs (Lead)
Job Type
Full-Time