Director, Electrical Engineering at Motive

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Transportation, Logistics, Construction, Energy, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of experience as a hardware engineering leader (OEM, ODM, JDM all valuable)
Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Experience managing teams of engineers and being responsible for multiple projects concurrently
Very strong domain knowledge in electronics development:
Experience with board bring up, power supply and signal integrity testing as well as debug and root cause analysis
Experience with various interfaces such as I2C, UART, SPI, USB, MIPI, I2S, DDR, eMMC, NAND flash etc
Experience with Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, 4G/5G, cameras, batteries, and other peripherals

Responsibilities

Manage the Electrical Engineering team, including system generalist engineers and SMEs: RF, camera, power
Be a key leader for all NPI projects, ensuring the team is designing to a high standard, solving problems effectively, and that our devices are capable of achieving performance targets
Critical partner to the TPM and Embedded software teams
Author and implement process improvements as we improve how we design, validate, and qualify our products and partners
Influence product roadmap by offering innovative technology options and by highlighting major risks

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Electrical EngineeringRFCamera SystemsPower SystemsHardware SystemsNPIOEMODMJDMTeam LeadershipMentoringProcess ImprovementProduct Roadmap

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does Motive offer?

Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution, all subject to eligibility requirements.

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description. Compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications, and for certain roles may include restricted stock units.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience and skills are required for the Director, Electrical Engineering role?

Candidates need 10+ years of experience as a hardware engineering leader, a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, experience managing teams and multiple projects, and strong domain knowledge including board bring up, power supply and signal integrity testing, various interfaces like I2C, UART, SPI, USB, MIPI, and experience with Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, 4G/5G, cameras, and batteries.

What teams will I manage in this role?

You will manage the Electrical Engineering team, including system generalist engineers and SMEs in RF, camera, and power.

Motive

Enhances broadband services for providers

About Motive

Motive focuses on enhancing the customer experience for broadband service providers. They offer a strategy called the High Leverage Network, which helps service providers simplify their offerings, making it easier for customers to buy, own, and use their services. This approach allows providers to fully utilize their networks to improve business outcomes and stand out in a competitive market. Unlike other companies, Motive emphasizes continuous innovation as a key differentiator, enabling service providers to create a more personalized and engaging experience for their customers. The ultimate goal of Motive is to help service providers deliver a superior customer experience that drives loyalty and business success.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

1871Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, & life insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Parental leave

401(k)

Performance Bonus

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company Social Outings

Work From Home Policy

Risks

Emerging competition from agile startups threatens Motive's market share.

Rapid AI advancements may outpace Motive's current audio capabilities.

Consumer privacy concerns could lead to regulatory scrutiny impacting operations.

Differentiation

Motive's ALIVE system offers a unique immersive audio experience for gaming.

High Leverage Network strategy enhances customer experience through continuous innovation.

Focus on personalized audio content differentiates Motive from traditional audio companies.

Upsides

Growing demand for immersive audio in gaming boosts ALIVE system's market potential.

Partnerships with streaming platforms enhance Motive's audio offerings and subscriber retention.

Rise of virtual reality applications creates opportunities for Motive's sophisticated audio solutions.

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