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.
What you'll do
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
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