Sr. Software Engineer

Software Lead – Automotive Embedded Systems

Responsible for the successful development and maintenance of automotive embedded software products (ADAS ECU) from concept to production within project and company mandated targets. The Software Lead is the key technical interface for all software engineering topics.

• Development (design, implement, test and debug) of core and/or application specific software requirements for complex automotive embedded electronic module serial production projects.
• Create and maintain SW timeplan per internal and external milestones, including effort estimates, expected work products, and product deliveries.
• Manage day‑to‑day activities of the project SW team per the production engineering schedule, providing high level guidance and direction on project work.
• Release the software deliverables with all needed work products to the Engineering project team and the manufacturing team (Release Notes, Software Test Reports, First Article).
• Define, communicate, and document software architecture, making technical trade‑offs when needed.
• Support system requirements negotiations, review/approve engineering work products.
• Facilitate continuous improvement by implementing enhancements to products, processes, and programs.
• Provide leadership to software team members, supporting their development and ensuring project success.
• Manage SW risks, report status, prepare contingency and mitigation plans, and execute corrective actions.

• Master’s degree in software engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in serial development for automotive software.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in a software leadership role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of working with operating systems on MCU or ARM.
• Strong technical background; comprehensive working knowledge in embedded C/C++ development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of configuration management, project planning and tracking techniques.

• Prior experience leading a global team.
• Involvement in successful launches of automotive software products.
• Deep and comprehensive working knowledge of structured problem solving and engineering methodologies.

• Regular / Permanent
• Magna Electronics

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• Ensures all Company policies, procedures, plant standards, and safety rules are consistently adhered to.
• Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures.
• Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter and applicable laws.
• Ensures safe environment for employees and visitors, maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.
• Responds to and investigates all reports of injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately.
• Actively participates in the division’s safety program, performing regular workplace inspections and assisting in meeting safety goals.
• Normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities.