Team Leader – Software Engineering Interior Electronics

To strengthen the Interiors Team in our Porto Location we’re looking for dynamic and highly motivated people to join our management team.

Overview:

As a team leader / manager you will not only coordinate a team of about 10 automotive engineers, but also actively participate in the development of high-quality solutions for our customers. Depending on your experience and preference, you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge working in one of these focus areas: Connectivity, Cyber Security, Body Electronics or HMI/Displays.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of highly qualified and motivated Software Engineers both disciplinary and technically;
• Mentor and develop the team members to reach their potential, fostering autonomy and ownership;
• Help grow the team by supporting in talent retention and recruitment activities, job interviews;
• Take on an active role in the development of customer projects by bringing in your technical knowledge and expertise;
• Assign tasks to team members, according to their competences and capabilities;
• Help the team identify and solve dependencies and blockers;
• Conduct team meetings and team events, fostering open communication and a feedback culture;
• Ensure high quality and on time project delivery;
• Support in the acquisition of new projects, e.g. in the clarification of technical feasibility and the effort estimation;
• Collaborate with other Team Leaders to shape the success of our Interior Segment;
• Cooperate in building a complex software systems that serves as a platform for the vehicle of the future.

Basic Qualifications:

• Degree in Electronics, Computer Science or a related engineering discipline;
• Several years of professional experience in software development for embedded devices;
• Good programming skills in C/C++ for embedded microcontrollers;
• Ability to work in international teams and with international customers;
• Good analytical capabilities and ability to systematically deal with challenges;
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership;
• Strong people skills and team-oriented mindset;
• Very good communication skills in English (written and spoken).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience in disciplinary and/or technical Leadership;
• Professional experience in automotive software development and the Product Life Cycle;
• Experience in working with hardware debugging tools and the ability to read schematics;
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR Classic and/or Adaptive architecture and configuration tools;
• Good understanding of Cryptography and vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet);
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems;
• Understanding of agile development processes (Scrum).

WHAT WE OFFER

• Exciting and diversified projects;
• An inside in innovative technologies of the automotive industry;
• Wide network to research and development parties;
• Modern leadership culture;
• Individual choice of working times;
• Promotion of personal development;
• Participation to the company’s success.

If you meet the requirements, you will be contacted within 15 days.

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Since 2006, Continental Engineering Services (CES) has been active worldwide as an independent operating provider of comprehensive engineering services. The extensive know-how and creativity of our engineers, as well as access to Continental’s entire technology pool, provides a unique position for our development: the flexibility and speed of small engineering teams combined with the strength of an internationally leading company. In addition, our adaptability enables established mass production technology to become a reality for small series and applications at economical costs.