

Engineer Staff Managing, FPGA in Niles, Illinois | Careers at Niles
At Shure, innovation is driven by passionate engineers who shape the future of professional audio. We are seeking a Staff Managing Engineer – FPGA & Wireless Systems to lead both our FPGA engineering team and Wireless Lab operations, playing a pivotal role in the development of world‑class wireless audio products used by artists, venues, and creators around the globe.
This is a highly visible leadership role that combines technical depth, people management, and system‑level influence. You will guide and mentor a team of talented engineers while remaining hands‑on - architecting, designing, and validating FPGA‑based solutions that power Shure’s next generation of wireless technologies. In parallel, you will lead our Wireless Lab team, coordinating validation, DevOps, and lab priorities to ensure robust, high‑quality product releases.
The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of engineering excellence and team leadership - someone who enjoys setting technical vision, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and turning complex challenges into elegant solutions. If you’re motivated by solving real‑world problems, developing people, and seeing your work come to life in globally respected products, this role offers a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact within Shure’s renowned Product Development organization.
This position will be hybrid based out of our Niles, IL HQ!
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