Job Opening || Lead Technical Specialist - R&D (Software) @ Varroc

Role & responsibilities

1. Project review and control

Participate in project reviews with Engineering Manager /Project manager and relay information regarding potential issues / concerns which might affect project budgets / timelines; seek effective resolution and guide team to adopt the solution

Seek support from Engineering Manager /Project manager in case of resource crunch; share expectations and escalate issues to Engineering Manager /Project manager in a timely manner to ensure projects are not delayed

2. Technical Capability Development

Hands on experience in Design, implement, and test embedded or application software based on system/software requirements.

Write efficient, modular, and maintainable code using relevant languages.

Work along with the project team to scan and assess latest technology in the market; stay abreast with regulatory changes, if any

Discuss with the Engineering Manager /Project manager and initiate special projects to develop capability around latest technology; discuss expectations and set timelines / milestones for design / development

Share progress with the Engineering Manager /Project manager and other relevant stakeholders;

Share outcome with designs, reports, etc. with other teams; address queries and work with the Engineering Manager /Project manager to strengthen the capability

3. Team Management and Development

Understand issues / concerns within team and take proactive steps

Guide and mentor team in terms of technical development;

Train team on different aspects of product design and development, etc. as well as in soft skills such as analytical skills, problem solving, etc.

Preferred candidate profile

Work experience in core Embedded or real-time software development

Manual Coding capability

Knowledge of software development process.

Knowledge of programming languages in embedded domain (C/C++, Multi Processor OS, Linux/ Windows Platform).

Good experience on RTOS, Schedulers, Bootloaders

Experience in industry standards like CAN, UDS, Diagnostics

Experience on different automotive protocols like J1939 etc

Experience in using Vector tools like Canoe, Canalyzer, etc

Good communication skills and confidence in discussions at different hierarchical levels.

Recognizable empathy, with team spirit, and with a high level of assertiveness.

Should be innovative and creative.

Knowledge of design tools, software and regulatory standards like MISRA C

Strong process knowledge