Hardware and Firmware Manager

Our Company is looking for a Hardware and Firmware Manager, who, aligned with the company’s strategic direction and reporting directly to the CTO, will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and developing the international technical team dedicated to hardware and firmware.
This is a management role, with strong emphasis on team leadership, resource planning, and cross-functional alignment. The ideal candidate combines a solid technical background with proven experience in managing people, projects, and priorities across different countries, cultures, and time zones.
This position acts as the key interface between the CTO and the development team, ensuring the right balance between strategic vision and operational execution.
The Hardware and Firmware Manager will collaborate closely with Project Management, Product, Technical Support, and Supply Chain to ensure hardware and firmware solutions meet business needs and are aligned with product roadmaps and company standards.
Key Objectives

• Manage and grow the international hardware and firmware team
• Ensure availability of technical competencies and resources for current and future projects
• Coordinate and prioritize activities across geographies and time zones
• Translate strategic input from the CTO into actionable tasks for the development team

• Lead, support, and develop the skills of the hardware and firmware team
• Allocate resources effectively based on project priorities and workload
• Promote best practices in electronic and firmware development
• Manage team performance and professional growth
• Ensure quality, reliability, and compliance with company standards
• Define technical specifications in collaboration with other departments
• Support production and technical support in resolving hardware/firmware issues
• Act as a communication bridge between technical execution and strategic direction

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related fields

• Electronic design (analog and digital)
• Firmware development on microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, ESP32)
• Knowledge of communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, Modbus, etc.)
• Experience with simulation and debugging tools

• Strong leadership and people management, ideally in an international context
• Excellent coordination and planning across multiple teams and time zones
• Strategic mindset with ability to turn vision into execution
• Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving
• Communication and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
• Prioritization and time management in complex project environments
• Proactive attitude and continuous improvement mindset

Location: Pordenone (Italy) or Rijeka (Croatia)
Full time and hybrid. 

 Ready to take the lead in driving innovation and building a high-performing, international team? Apply now and help shape the future of our technology!