Embedded Software Manager, Autonomy

Responsibilities

• Lead & Mentor: Lead and mentor a team of engineers specializing in Embedded Applications, Infrastructure, BSP, and Security, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative, innovative work environment.
• Technical Oversight: Oversee the design, development, and implementation of embedded software solutions—including low-level drivers, RTOS/Linux applications, and security features—ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Testing & HIL Strategy: Drive test automation strategies, leveraging Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test environments to ensure software reliability and performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with program management and hardware teams to define project requirements, specifications, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Conduct regular code reviews and enforce coding standards and best practices.
• System Optimization: Drive performance optimization and resolve complex hardware-software integration challenges.
• Strategy & Growth: Stay ahead of technological advancements in autonomy and automotive embedded systems to shape product roadmaps and maintain competitiveness.
• Delivery & Operations: Manage project schedules, resource allocation, and budgetary constraints to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of projects.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing engineering teams that supported production embedded systems internationally.
• 10+ years of experience as a Software Engineer in safety-critical, security-demanding, or automotive environments.
• Proficiency in coding with C, C++, and Python for embedded systems and test scripts.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing engineering environment.
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills and a proactive, hands-on leadership approach.
• Self-motivated individual with a focus on continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical background in Linux Embedded Application development.
• Technical background in Board Support Packages (BSP), device drivers, and RTOS/middleware architectures.
• Demonstrated experience with embedded security mechanisms (Secure Boot, HSM, hardware-root-of-trust, cryptography).
• Experience in the automotive industry and strong knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, PCIe).
• Direct experience setting up or managing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test environments.
• Proven track record in fast-paced autonomy or ADAS environments.