Mainspring Energy
Senior Embedded Software Manager
Menlo Park, CA · Senior
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$23,104 more — $208,104 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $208,104 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Computer and Information Systems Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Computer and Information Systems Managers (11-3021) · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- The company began commercial shipments of its Mainspring Linear Generators in 2020 and today has hundreds of megawatts in advanced development and field operations for leading Fortune 500 companies, data centers, and utilities.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Process and Architecture: Drive engineering excellence by defining org-wide standards for code quality, architectural governance, and system reliability
- 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
- Influence: Strong stakeholder management skills to negotiate priorities with executives, product VPs, and external partners
- Strong stakeholder management skills to negotiate priorities with executives, product VPs, and external partners
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Compensation
- This compensation and benefits information is based on Mainspring Energy's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
- We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer.
- The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.
Benefits
- Mainspring can sometimes be flexible enough to
Equal opportunity
- In more traditional words, Mainspring Energy, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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