Senior Level Embedded Software Team Lead Jobs
Senior level embedded software team lead jobs place experienced engineers in charge of firmware architecture decisions, cross-functional delivery, and the technical growth of the teams building real-time and safety-critical systems. Roles are concentrated across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like Rivian, Motional Ad, and Canonical USA hiring at this level now.
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Build your brand. Tell your story. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to start from the ground up and build something great. We are looking for technology game changers to lead Stellantis into a fundamental transformation within the automotive industry. Technology is going to disrupt the automotive industry significantly in the next decade, and our organization is seeking high-potential candidates to transform the company with a focus on the customer experience. Stellantis's Software Organization (PDT) was created to build the most captivating experiences in the latest frontier of Automotive Technology.
As a hardware engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing software solutions for microcontroller units (MCUs) used in automotive applications. You will work closely with hardware engineers, system architects, and other software developers to implement firmware and software components that meet the functional, performance, and safety requirements of automotive electronic control units (ECUs).
The main job responsibilities will be:
- Software Design and Development: Design, implement, and maintain software modules and drivers for automotive MCUs & SOC, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Embedded Firmware Development: Develop embedded firmware for automotive ECUs, including startup code, peripheral drivers, and low-level hardware abstraction layers (HALs).
- Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Integration: Integrate real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr into the MCU & SOC software architecture to support multi-tasking and real-time scheduling requirements.
- Linux/QNX BSP and Android Guest OS Enablement: Port and customize BSP and Android GVM for automotive platforms.
- Enable display, audio, camera, and serial interfaces in the SOC. Perform system performance profiling and optimization.
- Communication Protocol Implementation: Implement communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and networking stacks to facilitate communication between automotive ECUs and external devices.
- Integration and Testing: Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software components with hardware platforms, and conduct unit testing, integration testing, and validation to ensure software reliability and functionality.
- Documentation and Compliance: Create and maintain software design documents, interface specifications, and test plans. Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and regulations, such as MISRA C and ISO 26262
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in MCU & SOC design for automotive applications, with a proven track record of successful projects and product launches.
- Proven experience in embedded software development, with a focus on automotive ECUs.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in embedded systems development, such as C and C++.
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols and standards, including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and software development tools (e.g., compilers, debuggers, IDEs) for embedded systems.
- Knowledge of automotive software development processes and standards, such as ISO 26262, and ASPICE.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyze complex system requirements and implement robust software solutions.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with automotive functional safety concepts and methodologies, including software FMEA and safety analysis techniques.
- Familiarity with embedded security principles and protocols, such as secure boot, cryptographic algorithms, and secure communication protocols.
- Knowledge of automotive networking protocols and standards, including TCP/IP, UDP, and Automotive Ethernet
- Experience with automotive development tools and platforms, such as Vector CANoe, or similar.
- Understanding of software-defined automotive architectures and emerging technologies, such as connected vehicles, autonomous driving, and electrification.
Critical Character Traits to Ensure Success:
- Be curious to ask the right questions
- Ability to expand depth and breadth expansion
- Ability to expands to domain(s)
- Ability to own feature design & implementation
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently, given minimal supervision/direction
- Ability to communicate effectively in complex scenarios
- Ability to develop as a mentor
- Ability to work in a team environment and be both a team player and task leader
- Respect and understanding of the Customer/Supplier relationship while embracing partnership
Build your brand. Tell your story. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to start from the ground up and build something great. We are looking for technology game changers to lead Stellantis into a fundamental transformation within the automotive industry. Technology is going to disrupt the automotive industry significantly in the next decade, and our organization is seeking high-potential candidates to transform the company with a focus on the customer experience. Stellantis's Software Organization (PDT) was created to build the most captivating experiences in the latest frontier of Automotive Technology.
As a hardware engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing software solutions for microcontroller units (MCUs) used in automotive applications. You will work closely with hardware engineers, system architects, and other software developers to implement firmware and software components that meet the functional, performance, and safety requirements of automotive electronic control units (ECUs).
The main job responsibilities will be:
- Software Design and Development: Design, implement, and maintain software modules and drivers for automotive MCUs & SOC, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Embedded Firmware Development: Develop embedded firmware for automotive ECUs, including startup code, peripheral drivers, and low-level hardware abstraction layers (HALs).
- Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Integration: Integrate real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr into the MCU & SOC software architecture to support multi-tasking and real-time scheduling requirements.
- Linux/QNX BSP and Android Guest OS Enablement: Port and customize BSP and Android GVM for automotive platforms.
- Enable display, audio, camera, and serial interfaces in the SOC. Perform system performance profiling and optimization.
- Communication Protocol Implementation: Implement communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and networking stacks to facilitate communication between automotive ECUs and external devices.
- Integration and Testing: Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software components with hardware platforms, and conduct unit testing, integration testing, and validation to ensure software reliability and functionality.
- Documentation and Compliance: Create and maintain software design documents, interface specifications, and test plans. Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and regulations, such as MISRA C and ISO 26262
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in MCU & SOC design for automotive applications, with a proven track record of successful projects and product launches.
- Proven experience in embedded software development, with a focus on automotive ECUs.
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in embedded systems development, such as C and C++.
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols and standards, including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and software development tools (e.g., compilers, debuggers, IDEs) for embedded systems.
- Knowledge of automotive software development processes and standards, such as ISO 26262, and ASPICE.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyze complex system requirements and implement robust software solutions.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with automotive functional safety concepts and methodologies, including software FMEA and safety analysis techniques.
- Familiarity with embedded security principles and protocols, such as secure boot, cryptographic algorithms, and secure communication protocols.
- Knowledge of automotive networking protocols and standards, including TCP/IP, UDP, and Automotive Ethernet
- Experience with automotive development tools and platforms, such as Vector CANoe, or similar.
- Understanding of software-defined automotive architectures and emerging technologies, such as connected vehicles, autonomous driving, and electrification.
Critical Character Traits to Ensure Success:
- Be curious to ask the right questions
- Ability to expand depth and breadth expansion
- Ability to expands to domain(s)
- Ability to own feature design & implementation
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently, given minimal supervision/direction
- Ability to communicate effectively in complex scenarios
- Ability to develop as a mentor
- Ability to work in a team environment and be both a team player and task leader
- Respect and understanding of the Customer/Supplier relationship while embracing partnership
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Senior Level Embedded Software Team Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level embedded software team lead job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have already led embedded development teams through full product cycles, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating ownership of architecture decisions, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering reliable firmware in constrained environments gives you a clear edge. Strong candidates typically show depth in real-time operating systems, hardware-software integration, and cross-team technical coordination, backed by shipped products.
Which companies hire senior level embedded software team leads?
Companies hiring senior level embedded software team leads right now include Rivian, Motional Ad, and Canonical USA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from product companies, defense and aerospace contractors, automotive OEMs, and industrial automation firms that rely on embedded systems as a core part of their product.
Are there remote senior level embedded software team lead jobs?
Yes, though hardware access requirements limit full remote availability compared to purely software roles. About 21% of senior level embedded software team lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being most common at companies that need leads on-site for lab work, prototype testing, or hardware bring-up while allowing remote time for architecture and code review.
What makes an embedded software team lead role senior level?
Senior level embedded software team lead roles are defined by ownership of technical direction, not just task execution. At this stage, you are setting firmware architecture standards, making build-versus-buy decisions, mentoring mid-level and junior engineers, and accountable for delivery timelines across the team. The scope extends beyond individual contribution to shaping how the team works, what tools it uses, and how quality is enforced across the codebase.
Which industries hire the most senior level embedded software team leads?
Senior level embedded software team lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their products depend on reliable, low-level software running on constrained hardware, where experienced leadership directly reduces risk and accelerates time to certification or market.