Director, Embedded Software

Director, Embedded Software

Come make the world and accelerate your success.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:  

As Director of Embedded Firmware, you’ll be part of our Embedded Software Team working as a Hybrid employee.  StanleyBlack&Decker is looking for an engineering leader to support the development of Embedded software development for brushless motor control products in the space of Professional Power Tools and Outdoor Equipment. In this role, you will lead a team of embedded software engineers responsible for designing and developing innovative solutions to advance our product line. The primary focus will be on power tools and outdoor power equipment, with an emphasis on implementing sensored and sensorless algorithms for brushless motor controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Engineering teams, as well as other product development leaders, to support the VP of Firmware Engineering in executing New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives.
• NPI Leadership: Take ownership of the technical and schedule execution for embedded software development within New Product Programs.
• Project Governance: Define project scope and maintain resource planning for current and upcoming NPI programs, including managing budgetary requirements (OpEx & CapEx) to meet program schedules.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and manage development risks to ensure timely program delivery while maintaining high quality standards.
• Design Quality Assurance: Ensure that robust design processes and best practices are integrated throughout the development lifecycle to deliver high-quality products.
• Development Methodologies: Champion and implement advanced product development techniques, such as Model-Based Systems Engineering, Automated Testing (CI/CD), and the integration of AI tools in New Product Development.

The Person:  

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering—Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven technical leadership in embedded product development.
• 10+ years of engineering work experience.
• 5+ years managing or leading teams.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver technical presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build consensus with stakeholders and teams to identify and pursue opportunities that drive innovation.
• Strong influence and leadership skills with cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in building internal and external relationships; an inspiring leader to team members, colleagues, and the broader organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or higher) in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Prior experience in embedded software development for motor drives.
• Experience with connected products, including IoT technologies (Bluetooth, WiFi, etc.).
• Resource planning experience.
• Budgetary management experience.
• Experience in technology and product strategy.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our