KOSTAL Group

Automotive

EmbeddedSoftwareDevelopmentEngineerTechnicalLead(Automotive)

Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Embedded Software Development Engineer – Technical Lead (Automotive) at KOSTAL Group. Skills: Embedded software development, Technical leadership, C/C++, AUTOSAR. Lead technical execution of embedded software projects. Define software architecture”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure high-quality solutions; Ensure scalable solutions; Ensure compliant solutions; Ensure alignment with customer requirements; Ensure alignment with industry standards; Ensure alignment with project timelines

Industry & Context.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Analytical thinking; Issue resolution

Eligibility Requirements

Residency in Querétaro

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of experience in embedded software development, Proven experience in a technical leadership role within project teams, background working with microcontrollers, real-time systems, low-level programming, Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, Experience with AUTOSAR architecture, Familiarity with communication protocols, Experience with version control systems, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, technical leadership and influence skills without formal authority, Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking, Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, Ability to work in multicultural, cross-functional teams, Proactive mindset with ownership and accountability, Advanced level of English (written and spoken)

Nice to Have

AUTOSAR Classic and/or Adaptive is a plus, CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet

What You'll Do.

Lead technical execution of embedded software projects

Define software architecture

Maintain technical roadmap

Break down system requirements

Lead technical decision-making

Ensure compliance with automotive standards

Oversee development of embedded software components

Guide integration activities

Support validation on target hardware

Conduct design reviews

Lead technical risk assessments

Identify technical risks

Mitigate technical risks

Support project planning

Provide technical estimates

Provide effort breakdowns

Ensure software quality

Ensure software performance

Ensure software maintainability

Promote knowledge sharing

Promote continuous learning

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with cross-functional teams; Collaborate with hardware teams; Collaborate with systems teams; Collaborate with validation teams; Collaborate with quality teams; Collaborate with manufacturing teams; Work in multicultural teams; Work in cross-functional teams; Act as technical interface with customers; Act as technical interface with stakeholders; Present solutions to customers; Address technical concerns with customers; Address technical concerns with stakeholders

Communication Scope

Effective communication; Stakeholder management; Advanced English

Process & Methodology

Technical leadership, Project planning, Technical estimates, Effort breakdowns, Feasibility analysis, Risk assessment

Full Job Description

KOSTAL has a strong family history built on innovation and caring for our employees. For over 100 years, our values ​​have guided how we work together to influence, evolve, and grow our future. Position Objective Lead the technical execution of embedded software development projects in the automotive domain, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and compliant solutions. Act as the technical authority within the project, guiding and coordinating a cross-functional team without direct reporting lines, while ensuring alignment with customer requirements, industry standards, and project timelines. Key Responsibilities / Activities * Serve as the technical lead for embedded software development projects, providing direction, mentorship, and guidance to team members at the project level (without direct line management). * Define and maintain the software architecture and technical roadmap for automotive embedded systems. * Break down system requirements into software specifications, design, and implementation tasks. * Lead technical decision-making , including design trade-offs, technology selection, and issue resolution. * Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, systems, validation, quality, and manufacturing). * Ensure compliance with automotive standards and processes (e.g., AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, ASPICE, MISRA C). * Oversee the development of embedded software components in C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems. * Guide integration activities and support debugging, bring-up, and validation on target hardware. * Conduct and lead code reviews, design reviews, and technical risk assessments. * Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle. * Support project planning by providing technical estimates, effort breakdowns, and feasibility analysis. * Ensure software quality, performance, and maintainability through best practices and continuous improvement. * Act as the main technical interface with customers and s

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