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Sr Director of Engineering (EE, Firmware, Software & Cloud)

Willow Innovations
Location
Mountain View, CA
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Product
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
  • 12+ years of progressive engineering experience in connected consumer hardware, IoT, or medical devices
  • At least 5+ years in engineering leadership (Director level or above)
  • Technical depth across Electrical Engineering, Firmware, Software, and Cloud
  • Hands-on capability to read schematics, evaluate codebases, and guide architectural decisions
  • Experience managing third-party engineering vendors and contract manufacturers
Nice to have
  • Experience in regulated medical devices (FDA 510(k), IEC 62304 software lifecycle)
  • Track record of delivering successful, high-volume consumer IoT products
  • Familiarity with data security and healthcare privacy compliance
What the job really is

Willow is looking for a Senior Director of Engineering to lead their engineering organization, which includes Electrical Engineering, Embedded Firmware, Cloud Infrastructure, and Mobile/Software Applications. The role involves both strategic leadership and hands-on technical execution, overseeing system architecture, design reviews, and problem-solving. The director will manage a hybrid delivery model, coordinating in-house teams and external partners to develop connected healthcare products.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant hands-on technical execution in addition to leadership
  • Experience in regulated medical devices is preferred but not mandatory
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