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Staff Software Engineering Manager

Bear Robotics


Job Location:

Redwood City, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 253000 - 309000
Posted: 22 August 2026 (8 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Software Engineering

Job Summary

Job Title: Staff Software Engineering Manager
Department: Software Engineering


This position will lead a team of highly skilled software engineers providing technical leadership guidance and mentorship to drive the successful delivery of complex software projects. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers technical program managers and stakeholders to define technical strategies set priorities and ensure the teams adherence to engineering best practices. This position will require a strong technical background excellent leadership skills and a track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering teams.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of software engineers. Set technical direction define best practices and ensure the teams adherence to coding standards architectural guidelines and engineering processes.
  • Team Management: Build and lead a high-performing engineering team including hiring onboarding mentoring and professional development. Foster a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Project Management: Collaborate with product managers designers and stakeholders to define project goals scope and timelines. Drive the successful execution and delivery of complex software projects balancing technical excellence business objectives and resource allocation.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions. Foster effective collaboration and communication within the team and with external teams.
  • Technical Problem Solving: Analyze complex technical problems and propose innovative solutions. Provide guidance and support to the team in overcoming technical challenges and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
  • Stakeholder Management: Engage with stakeholders including senior leaders and executives to provide project updates manage expectations and ensure alignment on technical strategies and priorities.
  • Talent Development: Nurture and develop engineering talent through mentorship coaching and career development conversations. Provide opportunities for growth and advancement and support the professional aspirations of team members.
  • Quality Assurance: Advocate for and enforce engineering best practices including code reviews testing strategies and continuous integration. Drive a culture of quality and ensure the delivery of high-quality reliable software solutions.
  • Perform other related duties or specialized areas as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Proven experience in a technical leadership or management role leading and managing software engineering teams.
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire motivate and develop a high-performing team.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to set priorities manage resources and drive the successful execution and delivery of projects.
  • Recruits interviews hires and trains new staff.
  • Oversees the daily workflow of the team
  • Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
  • May assists in handling discipline of employees in accordance with company policy.

Required Skills/Abilities/Qualifications:

  • Significant professional experience as a software engineer with a track record of delivering complex software projects.
  • Strong technical expertise in one or more programming languages and technology stacks such as Rust C Python or others
  • Great troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges and make sound decisions.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong commitment to quality attention to detail and continuous improvement.
  • In-depth understanding of software development methodologies engineering best practices and architectural patterns.
  • Strategic thinking and the ability to align technical initiatives with business goals.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive effective solutions.
  • Passion for technology innovation and continuous learning.

Preferred Skills/Abilities/Qualifications:

  • Experience in a startup environment
  • Autonomous robot software development
  • Basic cloud computing technologies (Docker/Podman Terraform Security protocols elastic scale) and embedded computing technologies (Ubuntu/Debian Linux Systemd Ostree)

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer. The employee routinely is required to sit; stand walk; talk and hear; use hands to keyboard
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to lift 20 lbs.

About Bear Robotics:

  • Bear Robotics was founded in 2017 and we are 250 motivated Bears who work tirelessly everyday to make our robots a reality. We have developed robotic solutions that autonomously navigate indoor environments for a variety of consumer solutions like restaurants senior living facilities hotels & casinos just to name a few. Working for a dynamic start-up gives you a chance for rapid personal development. While building expertise in your field youll have countless opportunities for growth as we expand our product line and global reach. Were not a big tech company yet but were striving every day to be THE global player when it comes to hospitality 2022 we raised $81 Million in Series B funding to accelerate growth and expand into new markets in southeast Asia and Europe. If you feel youre ready for an adventure in robotics we would love to hear from you.


Benefits Summary

  • We hire the best not only will you be surrounded by exceptionally smart and motivated people but we believe excellent compensation and benefits are an essential part of our companys success.
    • HDHP & PPO Medical plan options
    • Dental/Vision
    • 401K & Roth Match options
    • Stock Options
    • 4 Months Parental Leave
    • STD/LTD LIfe insurance
    • Employee Assistance Programs
    • Fitness Reimbursement
    • Provided Daily Lunch
    • Free Snacks / Beverages
    • Work Schedule flexibility
    • Cell phone / internet reimbursement
    • Employee bonus programs

The pay range for this position is $253k - $309K discretionary annual performance bonus . Pay is dependent on the applicants relevant experience.

Bear Robotics Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color ancestry national origin religion or religious creed mental or physical disability medical condition genetic information sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age marital status military or veteran status citizenship or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.




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