Embedded Software Development Engineer – Technical Lead (Automotive) (Santiago de Querétaro)

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• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross‑functional teams (hardware, systems, validation, quality, and manufacturing).
• Oversee the development of embedded software components in C/C++ for microcontroller‑based systems.
• 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.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
• 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).
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Advanced level of English (written and spoken).
• Advanced level of English (written and spoken).

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