Sr. Manager of Hardware/Firmware Development

Job Summary

Join us in revolutionizing how millions of people interact with their homes daily. As Sr. Manager of Hardware/Firmware Development, you'll lead breakthrough innovations in smart home technology—from ultra-low power IoT devices to seamless Matter integration—while building and scaling a world-class engineering team.

The ideal candidate will have experience in firmware development with an understanding of hardware design and prior experience with ultra-low power architecture wireless communication, IoT security, and motor control. We value technical skills and knowledge at every level of the engineering team, and you will have autonomy to use your expertise to guide all stages of product development.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership & Technical Oversight – Build and scale a team of engineers and team leads to high-performing engineering teams across hardware and firmware disciplines
• Product Development – Drive technical vision and architecture decisions for next-generation smart lock platforms.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work with product and program managers, cloud and mobile app teams, and manufacturing to align development efforts.
• Innovation & Problem Solving – Research and implement new tools, technologies, and processes to ensure continuous improvement to our products, people and approach.
• Technical Communication – Translate complex engineering concepts into clear, actionable information for stakeholders.
• Industry Engagement – Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in embedded systems, wireless communication, and security. Participating in industry standards development as needed.

Education and Experience Profile

• BS or MS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or a similar field.
• 10+ years of experience in product development for consumer electronics.
• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams, with direct responsibility for engineering management.
• Experience scaling consumer IoT products from concept to high volume production. Specific examples of IoT products brought to market is required, battery powered devices is preferred.
• Strong background in firmware development for battery operated embedded systems with an understanding of hardware design.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and develop engineering talent.

Required Skills

• Expertise in embedded firmware development, including C/C++, RTOS, and modern development practices like CI/CD, and DevOps for embedded systems
• Familiarity of the electronics hardware design and validation process.
• Ability to solve complex technical challenges in battery-powered product design, wireless communication (Bluetooth, Thread, Z-wave, Wi-Fi, etc.), and IoT security.
• Proficiency in debugging, testing, and validating hardware and firmware.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and driving technical execution.
• Ability to manage and stay engaged with multiple projects across various stages of product development
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical details to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Business Environment

You will be joining the Americas Residential Electronics team within ASSA ABLOY located in Lake Forest, California. We are a leading global provider of well-known brands such as Kwikset, Baldwin, and Weiser.

With decades of mechanical door lock expertise, we began incorporating electronics and wireless solutions 15 years ago to deliver increasingly advanced security products. From our global engineering office in Lake Forest, with supporting teams in Taiwan, China, and Mexico, our passionate engineers ship products used by millions. Our latest offering to the smart home arena - Halo Select, a Wi-Fi and Matter connected smart lock ranked as the #1 Smart Lock by the Verge, illustrates this. We are building a collaborative, innovative culture where technical excellence drives decision-making. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment where your ideas directly impact product direction, then this is the place for you.

Work Environment

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Hybrid work in office 3 days/week.
• Infrequent travel to support product development and partnerships

Pay Range: $145,669-$228,909.

This “base salary range” is a reasonable estimate for this position at the time of posting. Pay within each range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, to primary work job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. ASSA ABLOY conducts regular review of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.