Embedded Software Development Engineer - Technical Lead (Automotive)

KOSTAL has a strong family history built on innovation and caring for our employees. For over 100 years, our values have guided how we work together to influence, evolve, and grow our future.

Position Objective

Lead the technical execution of embedded software development projects in the automotive domain, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and compliant solutions. Act as the technical authority within the project, guiding and coordinating a cross-functional team without direct reporting lines, while ensuring alignment with customer requirements, industry standards, and project timelines.

Key Responsibilities / Activities

• Serve as the technical lead for embedded software development projects, providing direction, mentorship, and guidance to team members at the project level (without direct line management).
• Define and maintain the software architecture and technical roadmap for automotive embedded systems.
• Break down system requirements into software specifications, design, and implementation tasks .
• Lead technical decision-making , including design trade-offs, technology selection, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, systems, validation, quality, and manufacturing).
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards and processes (e.g., AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, ASPICE, MISRA C).Oversee the development of embedded software components in C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems.
• Guide integration activities and support debugging, bring-up, and validation on target hardware.
• Conduct and lead code reviews, design reviews, and technical risk assessments .
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project planning by providing technical estimates, effort breakdowns, and feasibility analysis .
• Ensure software quality, performance, and maintainability through best practices and continuous improvement.
• Act as the main technical interface with customers and stakeholders , presenting solutions and addressing technical concerns.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field .

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development , preferably in the automotive industry.
• Proven experience in a technical leadership role within project teams (not necessarily with direct reports).
• Background working with microcontrollers, real-time systems, and low-level programming .

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with AUTOSAR architecture (Classic and/or Adaptive is a plus).
• Familiarity with communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.

Soft Skills

• Strong technical leadership and influence skills without formal authority.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking .
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in multicultural, cross-functional teams .
• Proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountability .

Languages

• Advanced level of English (written and spoken).