Embedded Team Manager

As an Embedded Team Manager you are responsible for the people growth and long-term effectiveness of the Embedded Software team within a matrix organization. The team delivers Optics11s fiber optic sensing platforms working on Linux based systems built on Xilinx Zynq UltraScale CUDA-enabled platforms and advanced optical sensing hardware.

In this role engineers own the technical results and project outcomes. You focus on leadership coaching and creating the conditions for success rather than driving day-to-day technical decisions. You ensure the team is healthy skilled well-aligned and continuously improving while project responsibility sits with engineers and project leads.

You act as a people manager and sparring partner for engineers and as a coordination point with product owners product management system engineering and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

People Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead coach and develop Embedded Software FPGA and QA/Test engineers

• Drive one-on-ones performance reviews and growth planning

• Build a culture of ownership accountability and continuous improvement

• Ensure effective onboarding and knowledge sharing

Capability & Delivery Enablement:

• Ensure the right skill mix to support current and future products

• Identify capability gaps and support hiring and scaling

• Strengthen engineering standards in quality testing documentation and CI/CD

• Ensure teams have the right processes and tools to deliver reliably

Matrix Collaboration & Strategic Alignment:

• Operate in a matrix setup where engineers own project delivery

• Align with Product Owners Project Managers and System Architects on priorities and capacity

• Act as escalation point for people-related challenges

• Interface with external partners and contribute to technology roadmap discussions

You are responsible for the people and capability development across the following domains:

Embedded Software:

• C and Python development on Embedded Linux

• Real-time data processing and system control

• Build systems using CMake

• Post-production support and maintenance

FPGA Development:

• FPGA-based system design and integration

• AMD/Xilinx toolchains (Zynq UltraScale)

• Simulation verification and hardware bring-up

• Long-term maintainability and code quality

QA Test Automation & DevOps:

• Python-based test frameworks for embedded systems

• Automation of lab equipment and optical sensor setups

• CI/CD pipelines using Docker and GitLab

• System-level testing on Linux-based embedded platforms

Whats in it for you:

• A dynamic innovative and fast-growing international environment where you can shape how a technical team operates and scales

• A leadership role with significant impact on team performance product development and organizational growth

• Opportunities for personal and professional development

• The chance to work with talented colleagues and external partners on cutting-edge technology

Requirements:

• BSc or MSc in Electronic Engineering Computer Science or similar

• 8 years in embedded systems development

• 23 years leading multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Strong affinity with hardwaresoftware integrated high-tech products

• Solid understanding of Embedded Linux systems

• Familiarity with C Python FPGA environments CI/CD Docker Git-based workflows

• Experience in matrix or project-driven organizations

• Experience in regulated or quality-sensitive industries (Energy Defence) is a strong plus.

• Currently residing in the Netherlands and able to work on-site in Amsterdam

Youll be working with clients in the defence and security sectors obtaining a Certificate of No Objection issued by the AIVD (Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service) is mandatory. This means you will need to undergo a security screening. For more information please refer to details on security screening.

More information:

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