Software Program Manager

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking an experienced Software Program Manager with strong technical depth and leadership capabilities. They will oversee the successful execution of complex software initiatives that power our rugged embedded computing products. This individual will not only drive program delivery but also serve as a critical technical partner to senior developers and architects, offering insight, challenge, and direction at every stage of the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in embedded and systems software development, deep program management expertise, and a demonstrated ability to lead through technical credibility, strategic vision, and operational excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end program ownership across embedded software initiatives, from early concept and planning through integration, verification, and support.
• Lead by technical influence-challenging engineering decisions, asking the right questions, and aligning software work with overall system architecture and business goals.
• Define and maintain development roadmaps, milestones, and execution plans with engineering leads and stakeholders.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration among firmware, drivers, OS, verification, DevOps, and hardware teams to ensure cohesive, high-quality product outcomes.
• Engage with technical teams at a peer level, bringing clarity to complex tradeoffs and guiding engineering priorities with a systems-level perspective.
• Own risk management, capacity planning, and escalation for critical dependencies and architectural decisions.
• Ensure that program deliverables meet schedule, quality, and technical expectations, while driving accountability across distributed teams.
• Represent software program status and strategy to executive leadership, and drive transparency through structured reviews and reporting.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

Extreme Engineering Solutions offers a competitive compensation package excellent benefits, including :

X-ES also takes a casual, small-business approach to company culture. At our state-of-the-art office and manufacturing facility located in Madison's growing tech corridor, there's no formal dress code, flexible scheduling, and dedicated personal workspaces. Our employees kick back at regular company events and enjoy lunches from local pizza places and food carts. At X-ES, we strive to offer a comfortable, relaxed environment for our employees to do their best work.

About X-ES

When "rugged enough" isn't rugged enough for embedded computing systems, industry leaders in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES). Because we strive to be the premier provider of mission-critical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction, we hire strong contributors and give them space to thrive. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together, we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet.

Extreme Engineering Solutions is located in the Madison, WI area. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications. For more information, visit www.xes-inc.com.

Extreme Engineering Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.

All X-ES job postings and application procedures are posted in compliance with Section 39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances.

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