Embedded software engineer Jobs in Nashville, TN

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Senior Engineering Manager – Embedded Software

About Holley Performance Brands

For over a century, Holley Performance Brands has been at the forefront of automotive innovation — powering enthusiasts, racers, and builders who demand performance without compromise. We design, engineer, and manufacture world-class products.

At Holley, engineering is central to our mission. We’re building the next generation of performance technology — uniting engineering disciplines to create integrated systems that push the boundaries of what’s possible, from the street to the track.

Position Summary

The Engineering Manager – Embedded Software leads day-to-day delivery of embedded software, firmware, and controls across multiple product lines. You will manage and mentor engineers while remaining a hands-on technical contributor – raising the bar on quality, reliability, and real-time performance. You will plan, coordinate, and clearly communicate scope, schedule, and risk across stakeholders; foster innovation and reuse; and ensure alignment to platform architecture, safety, and release readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Be an effective people manager with the ability to get hands-on in code development (code reviews, design, debugging, writing software, integration).
• Coaches and develops team of engineers, creating an inclusive culture.
• Own planning and execution of embedded software projects in Jira (backlog, milestones, risks, release readiness).
• Define and drive platform strategy (architecture, reusability, scalability, interface management, model-based development)
• Lead technical discussions / design reviews. Serve as Subject Matter Expert for embedded software, firmware, controls, and communications.
• Run day-to-day Software Development activities : standups, dependency / risk management, unblock the team, coordinate cross-functionally.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards (coding, version control, CI, test automation, defect tracking).
• Oversee the development, negotiation, and approval of Interface Control Documents with external suppliers, and manage supplier engagement projects.
• Promote continuous learning and innovation – balance new technical approaches with pragmatic, production-ready solutions.
• Collaborate in planning and development with cross-functional teams such as Systems, Validation, Hardware, and Product.
• Manage New Product Development, Continuous Improvement, and Issue projects with urgency, accuracy, and accountability.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Why Join Holley

At Holley Performance Brands, you’ll be part of a team that engineers products trusted by performance enthusiasts worldwide. You’ll have the opportunity to :

Join us and help power the next generation of performance.

Holley is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact human resources.