Device Software Lead

Toradex is a global company strongly focused on engineering & technology. We’re powered by a diverse & uniquely gifted workforce. We pursue the best people to propel our innovative vision of embedded computing and IoT. If you’re interested in being a driving force at an agile technology company, engineering clever computing solutions & helping other companies bring their products to life, we should talk.

We are seeking a highly motivated Device Software Lead to join our team in Horw, Switzerland
. This is an onsite position, with the flexibility to work from home 1–2 days per week following the initial onboarding period.

As Device Software Lead
, you will be the architect and driving force behind how Toradex turns strong hardware and BSP foundations into innovative, easy‑to‑use, and secure device enablement
.

This is a senior technical and people leadership role (Lead / Principal / Director level) that combines:

• Deep Embedded Linux & Yocto expertise
• Line management responsibilities from day one
• A visible thought leadership and external‑facing component

You won’t just run the current playbook - you will evolve and reinvent how Toradex demonstrates industry‑leadership in Device Software: from how we structure BSP and layers, to how we deliver reference images, to how customers experience our platform end‑to‑end.

This role is ideal for leaders who want to combine strategic architectural thinking, hands‑on engineering,
software product management for devices
, and people management – shaping both the technology and the team that delivers it.

You’ll be a key voice in both what we build and how the world hears about it
.

You’ll be accountable not only for how the platform is built
, but also for which device software capabilities we prioritize, how they are packaged, and how they land with customers.

Architect and implement:

• You will define the technical vision for our device software stack and personally drive key architectural decisions through to implementation, ensuring technical excellence at every layer.

Continuously innovate how this stack is put together:

• New layering patterns that keep BSP clean but powerful
• Smarter reuse of product building blocks to cover more use cases with less complexity
• Simplify advanced software features for the ease‑of‑use of the customer
• Define and maintain clear, future‑proof boundaries across BSP , meta‑layers and distros so we can move fast without creating chaos.

Act as the technical counterpart and sparring partner for leaders in:

• BSP / kernel
• Security
• Automation / CI
• Product management Devices
• Product Management Torizon OS
• Torizon R&D Director

Shape and champion medium‑and long‑term technical bets
, such as:

• How we meet evolving security and regulatory demands
• How we structure releases and long‑term maintenance
• How our device software strategy ties into Torizon and other offerings

Turn strategy into concrete change
:

• Roadmaps
• Technical guidelines others can follow

Be line manager from day one for the Device Software team:

• Set a clear vision and direction
• Provide coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities
• Build a culture where innovation and shipping both matter
• Help attract and hire talented engineers who are excited by platform building and innovation
  .

Own the vision for simplicity for the customer enablement on Toradex devices:

• Secure boot and encryption that are safe, robust, and simple to adopt
• Connectivity enablement where Wi‑Fi / BT / 4G/5G are not a project, but a capability
• Reference images that are genuinely useful: easy to start from, easy to adapt for production

Rethink and improve how developers experience our platform:

• From first download, to first boot, to first secure, connected product
• From Yocto experts to teams new to Embedded Linux

Make sure innovation is visible and usable
:

• Back technical work with strong documentation, examples, and developer workflows.

Act as a thought leader for Toradex in the embedded…