Section Leader, Embedded Software & Solutions

Daikin Europe NV; Gent; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Europe NV is seeking a Section Manager for Embedded Software and Solutions in Ghent, Belgium. You will lead the section responsible for embedded software requirements, architecture, development, quality, compliance, product ownership, and project leadership within the EMEA Electrics and Controls department.

You will oversee a team of engineers and specialists, ensuring delivery targets, governance, and long-term capability development while collaborating with internal stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Experience leading embedded software teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong technical direction and governance of software sections.
• Ability to translate department strategy into actionable execution and develop talent.
• Experience with embedded hardware/software systems and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the embedded software section, including multiple roles.
• Lead and coordinate requirements, architecture, development, quality, compliance, and project leadership.
• Ensure sustainable team capacity, knowledge continuity, and succession planning.
• Deliver end-to-end embedded software solutions from requirements through maintenance.

Skills

People management

Embedded software

Software architecture

Technical leadership

Product ownership

Project governance

Quality engineering

Compliance engineering

Job description

Daikin Europe NV is seeking a Section Manager for Embedded Software and Solutions in Ghent, Belgium. You will lead the section responsible for embedded software requirements, architecture, development, quality, compliance, product ownership, and project leadership within the EMEA Electrics and Controls department.

You will oversee a team of engineers and specialists, ensuring delivery targets, governance, and long-term capability development while collaborating with internal stakeholders and