Sr Engineering Manager – Intelligent Edge, Firmware & Hardware Innovation

Sr Engineering Manager – Intelligent Edge, Firmware & Hardware Innovation Location - Austin TX Overview At BusPatrol, we’re transforming how communities protect students and enforce traffic safety—through intelligent, real-time video analytics and automated enforcement. A cornerstone of this mission is advancing the shift from cloud-dependent AI to intelligent edge computing, where milliseconds matter. We are seeking a Sr. Engineering Manager – Intelligent Edge, Firmware & Hardware Innovation to shape and scale the future of our next-generation Edge AI platforms, embedded firmware, and hardware systems. In this role, you will set the strategic direction, build a world-class engineering organization, and deliver breakthrough technologies that enable safety-critical decisions in real-world environments. As a engineering leader, you will not only lead engineering execution but also influence company strategy, partner with executives, and drive innovation across the full lifecycle—from architecture to deployment—on a global scale. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Vision - Define and drive the multi-year technology vision and roadmap for intelligent edge computing, firmware, and hardware innovation. - Translate business strategy and customer needs into scalable engineering priorities and architectures. - Represent engineering in executive forums, influencing product strategy, investments, and partnerships. Organization Building & Scale - Build, scale, and mentor high-performing teams across embedded systems, edge AI, and hardware development. - Establish engineering best practices, development frameworks, and processes to ensure delivery at scale. - Attract and develop top global talent while fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and accountability. Innovation & Architecture - Oversee architecture and design of next-generation embedded AI pipelines, firmware platforms, and purpose-built hardware for real-time safety applications. - Champion cloud-to-edge AI transformation, ensuring models are deployable, optimized, and reliable in constrained environments. - Drive evaluation and adoption of cutting-edge AI accelerators, toolchains, and hardware ecosystems. Execution & Delivery - Ensure engineering programs meet strict performance, safety, and compliance requirements in mobile and vehicle-mounted environments. - Oversee cross-functional delivery of high-impact initiatives spanning AI/ML, product, cloud, and operations. - Develop metrics and KPIs to measure engineering performance, quality, and business impact. External Partnerships & Influence - Build strong relationships with hardware/accelerator vendors, research partners, and strategic technology providers. - Act as a thought leader in the industry, representing BusPatrol in external forums, partnerships, and innovation ecosystems. Required Qualifications - 10+ years of engineering experience with significant expertise in embedded systems, firmware, hardware, or edge AI. - 3+ years of engineering leadership leading firmware engineering. - Proven experience building and scaling multi-disciplinary engineering organizations. - Expertise with embedded AI ecosystems and accelerators (HailoRT, TensorRT, OpenVINO, TFLite, etc.). - Strong background in firmware/embedded development (C/C++, Python, Yocto, cross-compilation). Preferred Qualifications - Familiarity with hardware design and video/image processing pipelines (GStreamer, OpenCV, FFmpeg). - Exceptional communication, executive presence, and ability to influence across global stakeholders. - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Why Join Us - Lead innovation at the intersection of edge AI, firmware, and hardware. - Shape the strategy and execution of intelligent, distributed AI systems that protect millions of students daily. - Build and scale a world-class engineering organization solving safety-critical challenges. - Collaborate with global leaders in AI/ML, cloud, hardware, and operations. - Drive breakthrough technologies where milliseconds save lives.