Vice President Embedded Software Engineering - Towson, MD, United States–On-site

Vice President Embedded Software Engineering - Towson, MD, United States–On-site

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 more than 50,000 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 a Vice President of Embedded Software Engineering, you will lead the entire software development life cycle, including obtaining/reviewing software requirements, code architectures, and end-to-end software development and implementation for our products within the Tools & Outdoor Business Group, working with other functions such as Electronics Hardware and Product Engineering.

You’ll get to:  

• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for embedded software engineering that aligns with the Tools & Outdoor business unit’s product roads, goals, and long-term vision
• Guide and Lead software verification and validation activities, including design reviews, code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing
• Provide strong leadership and management to a team of embedded software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment
• Drive a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team
• Oversee embedded software development for power tools and outdoor power equipment, including motor control algorithms, battery management, charging protocols, and user interfaces
• Identify opportunities for technology advancements and adopt new and innovative software development processes
• Work closely with the Product Development Leads and Project Management Office to develop program schedules, solve technical and execution problems, and report to Senior Management on project status
• Guide team in refining system architecture based on assessment of progress/challenges during stage gate process
• Identify potential risks in software development and create strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the products launch on time and with high-quality

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: 

• BS degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field. A Master's Degree or higher is preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in embedded software/firmware development and integration experience with hardware and software with more than 10 years of management experience, preferably.
• Experience developing software for motor controls, battery management, and related areas. 
• Ability to own direction, technical vision, and strategy direction across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong track record of delivering software-enabled hardware products, with firmware development for battery-powered products consisting of brushless motors, lithium-ion batteries and chargers, and advanced product features.

• Background in Systems engineering is strongly preferred.

The Details:

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

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• 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 digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to