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The Embedded Systems Team develops the first layers of software on the car, from interfacing with hardware, to moving large amounts of data up the software stack. We are looking for a dedicated Technical Lead Manager to lead Kernel Frameworks device drivers team in a fast-paced environment. The Kernel Frameworks team owns the Linux Kernel device driver development for pre-silicon and post-silicon validation, hardware bringup, and build performant Kernel stack across a wide variety of devices and systems.

In addition to leading this small team, you will also be a direct technical contributor: writing architectural documents, articulating design decisions and systems to key internal customers and senior leadership, as well as writing code and seeing large-scale projects through from start to finish. To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be able to delegate and work together with your team (and others) to achieve results.

 

What you'll be doing:

• Set the technical direction for the team, and anticipate strategic and scaling-related challenges
• Lead team on engineers to build various Linux kernel device drivers to support pre-silicon and post-silicon validation
• Direct oversight of engineers building highly performant software running on our Autonomous Vehicles and supporting infrastructure
• Work with Engineering Director(s), Technical Leads and Technical Program Managers to create and deliver on a roadmap for your team
• Drive software engineering standard processes
• Champion a healthy, collaborative culture and high-output team
• Help define, build, and embody Cruise engineering culture and principles

 

What you must have:

• 5+ years of experience in kernel device driver development
• Strong knowledge of Linux kernel internals (memory management, concurrency/synchronization, device driver framework)
• Familiarity with the ARM64 architecture
• Experience with git and follow good software practices like code review, documentation
• Self-motivated to lead your teams, encourage standard processes, and constantly improve
• Effective interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Familiarity with system performance analysis, profiling, and tuning

 

Bonus points!

• Experience building or managing performance and safety critical systems or similar
• Experience with driver development related to machine learning / AI or GPUs
• Experience in pre-silicon and post-silicon validation device driver development

 

The salary range for this position is $175,200 - 257,500. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You may also be offered a bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. These ranges are subject to change.

Why Cruise?

• Our benefits are here to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and benefits 
• 401(k) Cruise matching program 
• Medical / dental / vision, AD+D and Life
• One Medical membership
• Subsidized mental health benefits
• Flexible vacation and company paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care, and medical leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Cruise
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit Plan for non-remote employees
• CruiseFlex, a working policy for US-Based Cruisers, lets you and your manager find the working style that’s best for you, whether it’s primarily in-person, primarily at