Embedded Software Team Leader (R&D100)

Overview

As Lead Embedded Software Engineer, you will guide a high-performing Linux-based embedded team to design and deliver next-generation products. You balance hands-on technical contribution with people leadership to ensure architectural excellence, quality, and timely execution. You will work cross-functionally with hardware, system engineering, QA, and product management to drive impactful solutions. This role offers the chance to shape embedded platforms at scale while fostering growth and continuous improvement.

Responsabilità Lead and mentor an embedded software team to foster collaboration and continuous improvement

Drive technical strategy and architecture for Linux-based embedded platforms

Plan and coordinate development activities to align with goals, timelines, and quality

Contribute hands-on to design, development, and debugging of complex embedded software

Enforce best practices in coding, reviews, testing, and CI/CD processes

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, QA, and product management

Manage technical risks, support root cause analysis, and resolve problems

Monitor and improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability

Requisiti fondamentali Master in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electronics

Fluent in Italian and English

5+ years of embedded software experience

Strong Linux embedded systems knowledge (kernel, drivers, system internals)

Proficient in C/C++

Solid experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or similar build systems

Experience with debugging tools (gdb, strace, perf)

Familiarity with SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet

Experience with Git and CI/CD workflows

Good understanding of performance optimization under resource constraints

Proven experience leading software development teams

Ability to work in cross-functional, international environments

Strong communication and stakeholder management

Mentoring and coaching mindset

Balance of technical depth with delivery focus

Linux kernel, drivers, and system internals

Embedded software development

C/C++ programming