Technical Lead (SWF DM-TEE)
Job Summary
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead with strong expertise in software development team leadership and the automotive domain. The role requires ownership of multiple engineering tools and operational workstreams driving alignment across global stakeholders and identifying opportunities for standardization automation and process transformation.
The successful candidate will act as a key technical and strategic leader ensuring common solutions are developed wherever possible while addressing domain-specific requirements across different vehicle platforms.
Automotive Domain Expertise (Mandatory)
Required Domain Experience
- 8-12 years of experience in software engineering with significant exposure to the Automotive Industry.
- Strong understanding of automotive engineering processes vehicle development lifecycle and engineering tool ecosystems.
- Experience working with Powertrain Calibration Configuration Management Flashing ECU Software logistics Vehicle Engineering or related automotive domains.
- Experience collaborating with engineering teams supporting different vehicle technologies and product lines.
- Understanding of engineering data flows tool chains and process integration within automotive development environments.
Stakeholder Management
Global Collaboration & Product Alignment
- Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple locations supporting different vehicle platforms and engineering organizations.
- Act as the primary interface between teams supporting different vehicle programs.
- Understand business engineering and process requirements from both stakeholder groups and identify opportunities for common platforms tools and workflows.
- Drive harmonization and standardization initiatives to maximize reuse and minimize duplicate development efforts.
- Build consensus among stakeholders and leadership teams to establish shared roadmaps and strategic priorities.
- Translate complex technical and operational requirements into scalable enterprise solutions.
Strategic Leadership & Innovation
Process Transformation & Automation
- Develop and execute a long-term vision for engineering toolchain modernization and process improvement.
- Identify opportunities for automation across:
- Engineering tool development
- Calibration and configuration workflows
- Software logistics processes
- Create business cases and gain stakeholder approval for productivity improvement initiatives.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives that improve efficiency quality traceability and engineering productivity.
- Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across all workstreams.
Preferred Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a hands-on technical leader capable of balancing coding responsibilities with team leadership.
- Have demonstrated success leading teams of 10-14 members.
- Possess strong automotive domain knowledge and understand challenges across multiple vehicle programs.
- Possess strong data management experience.
- Be comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders and influencing strategic decisions.
- Have a track record of implementing automation and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrate strong ownership accountability and execution skills across technical and operational functions.
Key Requirements Summary
Mandatory Skills
8-12 years of experience
Automotive domain experience
Team management experience (10-14 members)
C# Development
WPF Development
Python Development
AWS Cloud Technologies
Stakeholder Management across global teams
Solution Architecture & Design
Process Improvement & Automation
Hands-on Coding Experience
Ownership of End-to-End Delivery
Nice to Have
- Powertrain domain exposure
- Calibration and Configuration Management experience
- CI/CD and DevOps knowledge
- Agile/Scrum leadership experience
- Engineering tools/platform development background
Role Level
Technical Lead / Lead Engineer / Engineering Lead (Hands-on Leadership Role)
This position combines approximately:
- 80% Technical Leadership & Hands-on Development
- 20% Stakeholder & Strategic AlignmentPeople Leadership Delivery Management & Process Ownership
Required Experience:
Manager