Embedded Software Development Engineer – Technical Lead (Automotive)

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.

Qualifications :

Education

• Bachelors or Masters 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).

Additional Information :

*Please send your resume IN ENGLISH  along with your salary expectations.

*This position requires residency in Querétaro.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time