Lead and grow a software engineering team developing complex electronic systems for the global automotive industry. Provide technical leadership, manage team performance, and ensure successful execution of software projects using established development methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Plan and monitor staffing and equipment needs, aligning resources with project timelines and effort estimates.
- Drive continuous improvement across the team in quality, efficiency, and process maturity.
- Manage individual career development and performance evaluations for all team members.
- Oversee project execution through Technical Leaders and step in as needed to ensure progress.
- Act as process owner for all group projects, ensuring adherence to defined software development standards.
- Coach engineers on software processes, methodologies, and industry best practices.
- Lead full-cycle recruitment and selection to build a capable and scalable engineering team.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of leadership experience managing software development teams in an R&D setting.
- Strong practical background in software development to support technical decision-making.
- Experience in the automotive industry, particularly with embedded or safety-critical systems.
- Demonstrated project management experience balancing delivery, quality, and resource constraints.
- Working knowledge of V-Cycle and Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
- Strong facilitation, problem-solving, and presentation abilities with experience leading stakeholder discussions.
- Excellent communication skills, proactive approach, and a strong sense of ownership and initiative.
Tech Stack
V-Cycle, Agile, Scrum
Benefits
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Health and wellness programs, including sports and team activities
- Comprehensive training and internal career development opportunities
- Meal allowance provided
Compensation
Not specified
Work Arrangement
hybrid — Flexible working hours and remote work
Team
High-performing software engineering group led by a Software Development Manager, supported by Technical Leaders for project execution; reports into a global team structure.
- Diversity and inclusion
- Empowerment
- Innovation
- Employee development
- Equal opportunity employment
Additional Information
- Worker Type: Regular / Permanent
- Group: Magna Electronics
- AI tools may be used in initial screening within the Workday system to assist recruiters
- Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and team
- No applicant data is shared externally through AI tools
- Applicants may have the right to request an explanation of AI use under applicable law
- Applications must comply with GDPR and local data privacy laws; do not send applications via email or traditional mail
