Manager, Software Engineering

Every idea starts with a problem. Ours was simple: Boats are special — but they’re loud, pollutant, unreliable, and stuck in the past. Gas-powered boats dominate not because they’re great, but because no better option has existed. Until now.

Arc is here to change that. We’re building 100% electric boats from the ground up — quicker, quieter, easier to maintain, and better for the water they ride on. We’re not just swapping gas for batteries. We’re rethinking every detail on the boat — from propulsion and powertrain to software and ownership model — applying first-principles engineering from aerospace and EVs to deliver a better boating experience.

Electric boats haven’t taken over yet. The tech hasn’t been ready. The talent hasn’t been focused here. That’s our opportunity — and we’re moving fast.

We’re looking for someone who’s fired up by our mission and ready to build. You’ll thrive here if you adapt quickly, take ownership, and care about the details. 

This is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquarters. You’ll report to the Director, Software Engineering  and work closely with a lean, high-trust team where everyone’s work matters.

• →Building a high-functioning team in line with Arc's values
• →Providing growth opportunities and feedback to team members
• →Forming technically-informed strategies to maximize impact
• →Communicating with adjacent teams to improve efficiency

• 6+ years of industry experience
• 2+ years of management experience
• Strong grasp of the fundamentals of software engineering
• Excellent interpersonal skills in both written and verbal media

• Prior experience with Typescript and/or Python
• Prior experience with Amazon Web Services and/or Google Cloud Platform
• Prior experience with software in a hardware domain, such as embedded devices, mobile apps, IoT, and/or infotainment systems 
• Comfortable pushing an fast but sustainable pace
• Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy

At Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You’re always welcome to reach out even if you don’t meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.

We move with urgency and build with care. We value these five things above all else:

Ownership over both your work and the company’s success

Empathy for colleagues and for customers

Humility in problem solving and collaboration

Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly 

Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, and perspectives

We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align - we’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.