Why join our Dallas R&D team?
Sagemcom is hiring a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the end-to-end development of a strategic product line of residential gateways and routers for Tier 1 North American operators.
This is a high-impact leadership role combining deep technical expertise with operational and organizational leadership. You will own the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary products from early concept through commercialization and lifecycle-while leading distributed engineering teams and engaging directly with customers, partners, and executives.
You will play a key role in scaling our U.S. R&D presence and strengthening Sagemcom's position in the North American broadband market.
Your key responsibilities include:
Product Line Ownership & Delivery
* Act as the primary technical and delivery interface with Tier 1 North American operators.
* Own the design and development of new products in alignment with strategic goals
provided by Business Unit Product manager.
* Drive alignment between business objectives, customer requirements, and engineering execution
* Supervise existing products and propose future innovations.
* Ensure on-time delivery with best-in-class performance, quality, and cost targets
* Lead concurrent engineering efforts across software, electronics, and mechanics.
Engineering Leadership
* Lead and grow cross-functional engineering teams (software, hardware, RF,
mechanical, validation) across multiple geographies
* Set clear priorities, drive execution, and ensure accountability through effective KPIs
* Foster a high-performance engineering culture focused on ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement
* Set annual goals, Mentor technical leaders and support talent development and
succession planning
Program & Execution Management
* Define program strategy, scope, timelines, and resource allocation
* Identify risks early, drive mitigation plans, and ensure execution discipline
* Oversee development phases including design, integration, validation, certification, and launch
* Ensure compliance with internal quality processes and external certification
requirements
* Lead internal and external reviews, including executive reporting and customer governance.
Technical Leadership & Decision-Making
* Drive key architectural and design decisions across:
◦ Software stack (embedded Linux, middleware)
◦ Hardware platforms (SoCs, RF, high-speed design)
◦ System integration
* Balance trade-offs across performance, cost, manufacturability, and time-to-market
* Ensure alignment with industry standards, operator requirements, and regulatory constraints (FCC, UL)
Quality, Cost & Lifecycle Management
* Own product performance in both manufacturing and field deployment
* Drive continuous improvement using data analytics, customer feedback, and operational metrics
* Ensure product cost targets are met through close collaboration with HW and sourcing teams
* Lead corrective actions and root cause analysis across the product lifecycle
* You hold a MS or PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Wireless
Communications or a related technical field from a recognized US or international university.
* 10+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles within embedded systems, networking, or broadband.
* Proven track record delivering complex, high-volume products to market.
* Experience managing cross-functional and distributed engineering teams.
Technical Background
Strong system-level understanding across both hardware and software domains:
* Software & Systems
◦ Embedded Linux, networking stacks, drivers, middleware (RDK-B, prplOS, OpenWrt, OpenSync)
◦ IP networking (IPv4/IPv6, routing, switching, QoS)
* Hardware & Platforms
◦ SoCs for broadband gateways (Qualcomm, Broadcom, MediaTek)
◦ PCB design, high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SerDes)
◦ RF systems, antennas, and wireless integration
◦ Mechanical: Plastic part design, injection tooling, thermal considerations and integration with electronics.
* Broadband & Connectivity
◦ DOCSIS, GPON/EPON, 5G/LTE, Wi-Fi, BLE
* Industrialization
◦ Experience with productization, manufacturing, and cost optimization
◦ Regulatory compliance (FCC, UL, PTCRB, WFA)
Soft Skills
* Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive complex initiatives end-to-end
* Customer-focused with experience interacting with Tier 1 operators or large OEMs
* Excellent communication skills, including executive-level reporting
* Data-driven decision maker with strong problem-solving skills
* Hands-on leader able to operate effectively at both strategic and execution levels
Benefits :
PTO
Medical
Dental
Vision
6% match 401k retirement
Pay: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
