What We Do

Gecko Robotics is helping the world’s most important organizations ensure the availability, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Gecko's complete and connected solutions combine wall-climbing robots, industry-leading sensors, and an AI-powered data platform to provide customers with a unique window into the current and future health of their physical assets. This enables real-time decision making to increase the efficiency and safety of operations, promote mission readiness, and protect the environment and civilization from the effects of infrastructure failure.

Role at a Glance

Gecko is growing! We are expanding our robotics and field systems and are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineering Manager to join the Robotics Engineering organization. This position will be responsible for the embedded software and firmware in our robots, as well as the supporting equipment and electronics deployed in the field. We are looking for an experienced manager with strong technical and leadership skills that will grow our team across multiple offices while maintaining a high quality bar for deliverables. You will be joining an experienced team that has successfully launched multiple robotic solutions over the past few years and is well versed in all stages of the design, development and maintenance of these systems. We are looking for a great teammate to continue our track record of success and bring in new ideas and concepts to uplevel us in key areas.

Gecko’s engineers work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. We’re seeking self-motivated individuals who thrive in a small company environment and are passionate about developing great products which solve significant problems.

What you will do

• Develop and implement a technical roadmap that aligns with the company’s long-term product vision while accommodating shorter-term project requirements.

• Prioritize initiatives effectively, balancing immediate project needs with strategic objectives to achieve optimal resource allocation and team productivity.

• Partner with the Electrical Engineering teams on chipset/component selection as well as development and integration strategies for new systems and technologies.

• Ensure team staffing and training of the Embedded Software team supports the product and project delivery needs from the product roadmap.

• Maintain a deep, hands-on involvement in key technical decisions and innovation processes, ensuring alignment with best practices and strategic objectives.

• Maintain a proactive approach in researching and evaluating new technologies, trends, and industry shifts to ensure Gecko Robotics remains at the cutting edge of embedded systems innovation.

• Encourage standardization and code reuse across projects to enhance development efficiency and maintain consistency in software quality.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and product management, to ensure alignment with company goals and seamless integration of technologies.

• Travel to field sites as needed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the real-world usage and operating conditions of our robots, ensuring the team’s solutions align closely with field requirements.

About You

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Over 15 years of experience in embedded software development, with a strong background in hands-on coding in C, and familiarity with platforms like NVIDIA Jetson SOM and STM32 processors.

• 5+ years of related experience delivering robotic systems or consumer electronics

• Strong experience in low-level programming, with a focus on optimizing performance, power management, and interfacing with various sensors and peripherals.

• In-depth knowledge of and experience with common communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB), ensuring seamless integration with hardware components.

• Mastery of embedded software design principles, including interrupt handling, memory management, and code optimization for resource-constrained environments.

• Proven ability to balance immediate project needs with broader, long-term product development objectives, fostering strategic growth.

• Demonstrated experience in setting and achieving ambitious, yet realistic goals that support long-term sustainability and innovation.

• Experience with the full product development lifecycle, from initial concept through prototyping to mass production, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of product development.

• Passionate advocate for delivering high-quality, reliable, and high-performance embedded solutions, with a history of success evidenced by past projects.

• Adept at thriving and leading in dynamic, fast-paced environments with concurrent projects, driving change and innovation in a team-centric and collaborative setting.

• Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Preferred Skills

• M.S. degree in an Engineering discipline

• 5+ years experience managing other engineers

• Familiarity with additional programming languages such as Python or C++

• Strong understanding of ARM Cortex-M architecture

• Experience in Real-time operating systems

• Experience in Yocto Linux

• Exposure to machine learning frameworks or AI, especially if applicable to robotics, to align with advancements in autonomous systems

Who We Are

At Gecko, our people are our greatest investment. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer company equity, 401(k) matching, gender-neutral parental leave, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health and wellness support, ongoing professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off.

Gecko values collaboration, innovation, and partnership, and we believe we do our best work when we're together in person. We’re an office-first culture but understand that sometimes you may need to work from home. Many people are in the office five days a week, others need a bit more flexibility. Ultimately, we care about the outcomes we achieve - and creating a culture of autonomy and trust that enables that impact.

Gecko is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to protect today’s infrastructure and give form to tomorrow’s. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our critical mission, we’d love to hear from you.