Description To ensure successful project delivery, process excellence, software quality, team development, and business growth while maintaining strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders. Software Development Management • Lead software development activities throughout the complete product lifecycle from concept through production and post-launch support. • Oversee software engineering, system integration, verification, validation, and release management activities. • Manage engineering teams supporting: • Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) development programs • EE Architecture and Software Development programs • ADAS software development, integration, and vehicle-level testing programs • Embedded software and platform software development projects • Vehicle integration and validation activities • Drive software architecture reviews, technical reviews, integration strategies, and software release planning. • Support development activities involving AUTOSAR, Embedded Linux, RTOS, C/C++, model-based development, vehicle networking, and cloud-connected vehicle technologies. Process Excellence & Compliance • Establish, deploy, and continuously improve software development processes, customer requirements, and automotive industry best practices. • Lead Agile software development execution using Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and DevOps methodologies. • Drive engineering process maturity, software quality metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Ensure compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, and customer-specific software development requirements. • Promote CI/CD, test automation, requirements traceability, and configuration management, best practices. Requirements • 8+ years of experience in automotive software development. • 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams or technical organizations. • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. • Strong knowledge of embedded software development using C/C++. • Experience with AUTOSAR, Embedded Linux, RTOS, software integration, and vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet). • Familiarity with ISO 26262, ASPICE, and automotive cybersecurity concepts. • Proven experience managing customer-facing engineering projects. • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects and engineering teams simultaneously. • Willingness to travel as required by project and customer needs. • US Citizen or Green Card holder is required