Embedded Software Team Lead

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Embedded Software Team Lead to join a leading global technology company developing advanced electronics products for the automotive, aerospace, and commercial industries.

In this role, you will lead a dedicated team of embedded software engineers within our Israeli R&D center, which serves as the global center of excellence for automotive AI technologies. You will balance technical leadership and hands-on people management, taking full ownership of architecture, processes, quality, and delivery of industrial-grade products.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Mentoring: Lead and mentor a team of 4–5 embedded software engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.
• Core Development & Delivery: Design, develop, integrate, and deliver embedded software components in C and C++ across Linux and RTOS environments.
• Architecture & Standards: Drive software architecture decisions, enforce code quality standards, and champion industry best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with algorithms, systems, hardware, QA, and product teams to deliver end-to-end product solutions.
• Global Operations: Collaborate daily with global teams, participate in Agile/Scrum activities, and continuously drive process improvements.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• High Impact: Direct influence on the development of cutting-edge automotive products used globally.
• Center of Excellence: Work within an elite Israeli R&D hub that drives AI innovation for a world-leading global group.
• Autonomy & Leadership: Manage a close-knit, highly professional team with broad technical autonomy.
• Flexibility & Growth: Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days remote) with opportunities for professional growth in an international organization.

Requirements

• Education: B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Mandatory).
• Development Experience: At least 5 years of embedded software development experience in C and C++ within Linux environments, including multi-threaded and performance-sensitive systems (Mandatory).
• Leadership & Technical Depth: At least 2 years of technical leadership or people management experience, with deep knowledge of RTOS, Embedded Linux, debugging, and software integration (Mandatory).
• Communication: Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead technical discussions in a dynamic R&D environment (Mandatory).

Advantages

• Experience in Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Edge AI applications, or translating logic from Python to C/C++.
• Experience in developing driver monitoring or in-cabin monitoring applications.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop team members.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interface effectively with local and global stakeholders.