Embedded Software - Team Leader

Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Embedded Software Team Lead to drive our development efforts from the trenches. You will lead a team of talented engineers, combining strong technical leadership with deep hands-on involvement. In this role, you will be responsible for the architecture, design, and implementation of complex embedded software, while mentoring team members and ensuring high code quality. This is a "player-coach" role for someone who loves to solve hard technical problems and thrives on developing people.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Mentoring

• Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers, setting day-to-day priorities and fostering a high-performance culture
• Provide technical guidance, perform code reviews, and act as the go-to person for complex technical challenges
• Facilitate team collaboration and ensure clear communication across the R&D organization
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning

Technical Ownership (Hands-on)

• Remain deeply involved in hands-on design, architecture, and coding (approx. 50% coding/design work)
• Design and implement robust embedded software for real-time systems, focusing on performance, scalability, and safety
• Ensure best practices in coding standards, unit testing, and CI/CD integration
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration between software and hardware components (SoCs, MCUs, sensors, etc.)

Execution & Delivery

• Own the delivery of specific embedded modules, from design to production
• Translate product requirements into actionable technical tasks and roadmaps
• Drive engineering processes to increase efficiency and code quality
• Work closely with customers and Tier-1 partners on technical requirements, escalations, and delivery commitments
• Stay updated with industry trends in embedded systems and automotive tech to continuously improve our stack

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in embedded systems and C/C++ development
• Proven leadership experience: at least 2-3 years leading a small to medium-sized engineering team (technical mentorship and people management)
• Deep technical expertise in:
• Embedded Linux/RTOS environments
• Real-time signal processing and memory management
• Developing for heterogeneous architectures (CPU, GPU, MCU)
• Familiarity with software architecture principles and Git-based development workflows
• Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and product needs
• Mindset: "Startup-ready"-flexible, solution-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Advantage: Experience in the automotive industry (ASPICE, AUTOSAR, ISO 26262) or AI-acceleration software