Software Lead Engineer

Software Lead Engineer

At Gentherm, we know that it's always about people. For example, we accompany you on a cold winter's day when you switch on your seat heating or steering wheel heating in the car - or on a hot summer's day when you don't break into a sweat thanks to our seat climate control systems. With our medical products, we regulate the body temperature of patients during and after surgical procedures and thus ensure optimum recovery. We put people at the center of everything we do.

As the world's leading provider of thermal technologies, we stand for innovative system solutions that make everyday life easier and more comfortable for many people. This is our contribution to improving health, well-being, comfort and energy efficiency.

With Gentherm, you can plan your career for the long term. Work with us on the future of the automobile or on improving medical technology. Be inspired by our teams and take up the challenge of advancing thermal solutions for people around the world.

Impact and Opportunity

Gentherm recently launched WellSenseTM; a software-defined consumer experience portfolio that promotes health and well-being in the vehicle. One of the main contributors for WellSenseTM experience are pneumatic systems and components like lumbar- or massage applications. We are seeking for a Software Lead Engineer with exceptional technical expertise to lead all activities of Software project in terms of customer projects, advanced projects or VA/VE programs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Leading a team of "SW engineers" to ensure the successful execution of embedded software projects for WellSense systems in order to meet milestones, quality expectations and budget objectives.
• Conduct code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to plan and execute SW projects according to the given SW engineering and evaluation standards (ASPICE, ISO-standards, …).
• Develop Software engineering teams to an engineering excellence level.
• Plan, develop and maintain or adjust production ready software and controls to support the product technology roadmaps of WellSenseTM Applications.
• Support to develop, maintain and adjust global SW architecture, standards & standard requirements library.
• Execute SW part of application projects and deliver validated Software on specific Hardware in architecture and design.
• Deliver ASPICE/ISO26262 compliant processes for all SW activities in the projects.
• Conduct stand-ups, remove roadblocks, and assist with project backlog.
• Align dependencies across disciplines to execute project timing.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing within the team and across the organization.
• Communicate project status on an ongoing basis and identify any associated risks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or Software.
• Minimum 5-10 years' experience with automotive electronics software and systems requirements, functional objectives and validation methods and tools.
• Minimum 3 years leading interdisciplinary engineering teams in terms of electronics and / or systems engineering.
• Excellent technical project management skills, including planning and organization, decision-making, problem-solving, and project management.
• Experience combining physical and digital assets into modern automotive solutions.
• Deep understanding of future trends in connected vehicle architecture including current networks and future direction (e.g., domain-based control).
• Demonstrated ability to be creative and resourceful (e.g., sourcing external partners, and collaborating with customers to solve new problems).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AGILE-style product development.
• Experience in using LIN and/or CAN for automotive OEM.
• Successful production launch of ASPICE project.