Team Lead, Embedded Development

As a Team Lead, Embedded Development your key area of responsibility will be to lead a team that is developing the hardware and firmware vehicle telematics device. This team’s core focus is to design and develop the next generation of Embedded Linux or RTOS or bare-metal based expandability devices. The team’s responsibility also includes building monitors that query Big Data environment, maintain and support current products in the market, add features to or enhance current products, design and develop new expandability products in collaboration with other cross functional teams. This position will work closely with colleagues within the Automotive department, as well as Solutions Engineering, Software Development, and key leadership stakeholders.

How you'll make an impact

Manage the ongoing design and development of the bare-metal or RTOS, or Embedded Linux based IOX platform.
Enforce coding standards and perform peer code reviews for designated teams.
Work with Lead developers to facilitate stand-ups, retrospectives, and planning sessions to prioritize development activity, ensure open lines of communication, and encourage discussion within the team to drive improvements in quality and velocity of execution.
Participate in regular department leadership meetings and provide project leadership.
Participate in Change Management process as a “Change Approver”, reviewing and approving firmware change requests made by the team.
Mentor developers by helping them solve technical problems in collaboration with Lead developers, advise on design and implementation details.
Identify the need for new resources (people, skills, tools, etc.) within your team and work with manager or department leaders to address them.
Maintain documentation for all areas of responsibility.
Assist with the development and maintenance of Embedded Development guidelines, policies, standards and processes.
Provide expert project leadership and guidance to the team as SME.
Oversee the activities and performance of direct reports:
Provide direction, coaching and mentorship to the team.
Engage in the development of the team by coaching, providing feedback, identifying areas of growth and training opportunities.
Collaborate and support employees during the performance management process, meeting KPAs and career development planning.
Support global strategic initiatives.

What you'll bring to the role

1-3 years of experience formally leading a development team with a clear demonstration of leadership skills and capacity from a previous development role.
5-8 years of experience in embedded development using C, C++
1-3 years of experience with RTOS and Embedded Linux, IoT devices, sensors, wireless communication, and data transport protocols (USB, NFC, BLE, CAN)
Experience with SCRUM and Agile development practices is highly valued.
Experience using Rust, and/or Google BigQuery highly valued.
Experience with IoT devices, sensors, wireless communication, and data transport protocols (USB, NFC, BLE, CAN) are highly valued.
High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with delivering presentations and training.
Leadership experience in a team-oriented workplace.
A strong team-player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a flat organization.