Manager of Software Engineering – Matchstiq Platform Team, Rolling Meadows, IL
Epiq Design Solutions Llc
2 hours ago
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About
- Description
- COMPANY BACKGROUND
- Epiq Solutions develops cutting-edge software-defined radio (SDR) products and processing solutions to enable spectrum dominance for maritime, land, air, and space domains. With 15 years serving government and commercial enterprise customers and 25K+ devices fielded to date, Epiq Solutions is a trusted partner with a proven heritage of delivering open architecture products in radically small form factors where time-to-market, cost, and performance are critical for mission success.
- For more information, visit https://epiqsolutions.com
- JOB SUMMARY
- The Manager of Software Engineering – Matchstiq Platform will lead and oversee all software engineering activities for the Matchstiq development team and contribute to broader software initiatives across Epiq Design Solutions. This role plays a critical role in shaping the strategy and execution of software efforts that enable powerful, compact, and mission-ready SDR systems. The ideal candidate will ensure software initiatives are aligned with business and product goals while maintaining a strong emphasis on quality, performance, and delivery reliability.
- TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide hands-on technical leadership and oversight for the development of embedded software and supporting tools that power the Matchstiq family of SDR products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (RF, FPGA, systems, hardware) to integrate new radio features and support new hardware capabilities.
- Partner with product and project management teams—as well as the software architect—to guide the software development lifecycle, including roadmap planning, feature prioritization, release coordination, and maintenance activities.
- Own the execution of software development timelines, ensuring deliverables remain on schedule and within defined scope.
- Provide accurate estimates and resource planning to support project execution and strategic prioritization.
- Represent Epiq in technical conversations with customers and partners, contributing domain expertise and building confidence in the capabilities of the Matchstiq platform.
- Act as a senior technical advisor and influencer across the organization, helping shape design patterns, integration practices, and platform-wide technical decisions.
- Champion and implement engineering best practices, including modular design, automated testing, version control, and documentation standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase reliability, maintainability, and development velocity.
- MANAGMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define, evolve, and champion software development processes and tools to improve team agility and productivity across Matchstiq projects.
- Stay current with trends in embedded systems, SDR, Linux development, and wireless communications, and apply relevant advancements to Matchstiq software efforts.
- Lead a team of 5–9 software engineers, allocating resources across multiple active development efforts while balancing short- and long-term priorities.
- Support the growth and career development of engineers through coaching, technical mentorship, and professional development planning.
- Conduct recurring 1:1s, provide ongoing feedback, and complete performance reviews to support each team member’s success.
- Cultivate a team culture rooted in innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Navigate interpersonal dynamics with professionalism, empathy, and a focus on maintaining a high-performing and supportive team environment.
- Requirements
- TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's in Engineering preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development specializing in x86 and ARM-based Linux embedded sensors and systems.
Deep knowledge and experience in
- Software-defined radio (SDR) and signal processing across diverse hardware platforms
- C/C++ library development
Familiarity with
- Build Systems and Services
- CI/CD and DevOps practices
- BENEFITS
- Join a successful and growing company investing in our future success
- Flexible work hours
- Generous vacation policy
- Paid five-week sabbatical every five years
- 401(k) matching
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Life, short and long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness reimbursement
- Charitable Giving Company Match
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance
- Fun, laid-back culture and rewarding work!
- Epiq Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.