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Embedded Software Manager

Mainspring Energy • Power Grid • Alternative Fuels • Bachelor's Degree • 2 months ago
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$170k – $200k per year
Location
Hybrid (Menlo Park, United States)
Seniority
Staff · 12+ years exp
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H-1B filings in 12 months: 22 · green card filings: 5

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 11, 2026. Mainspring Energy scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Mainspring Energy

Mainspring Energy is a power generation company that develops and builds linear generators, which convert natural gas, biogas, hydrogen and other fuels into electricity through a low-temperature reaction instead of combustion. Founded in 2010 by Stanford engineers Shannon Miller, Adam Simpson and Matt Svrcek, it sells onsite generators to commercial, industrial and utility customers for resilient, lower-emission power. The company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, United States.
mainspringenergy.com • HQ: Menlo Park, United States • Alternative Fuels • Power Grid • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2010
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Backed by General Catalyst, Khosla Ventures, DCVC

Job Overview

    Mainspring Energy’s revolutionary linear generator is a sophisticated robot. Inside the generator is a network of computers combining embedded Linux and real-time bare metal applications. These orchestrate the critical tasks of shaping control signals and collecting data from a wide variety of sensors which make this technology possible. Our embedded platform is rapidly evolving, and we need great managers to lead the engineering team making it happen. If you love leading people to solve challenging technological problems and are passionate about driving an efficient, agile process, then we need you!

Responsibilities

    This is a managing role for an embedded software team.

    As a leader in the organization you will:

  • Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and guide a team of software engineers, conducting regular one-on-ones and performance reviews

  • Project Management: Oversee the full software development lifecycle, setting clear milestones, managing timelines, and removing roadblocks

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, executives, and QA teams to align technical goals with business needs

  • Technical Guidance: Provide high-level architectural and technical feedback during design reviews

  • Hiring and Growth: Interview, hire, and onboard new engineering talent while building paths for career growth within the team

Qualifications

    You have...

  • Experience: 12+ years embedded software development experience (real-time a plus) including project management experience delivering a commercial product

  • Methodologies: Strong background in Agile, Scrum, or Kanban project management frameworks

  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

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