Team Leader Embedded Software (M/F)

MCA Engineering GmbH; Luik; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lead high-impact projects

Dynamic engineering environment

Continuous learning

Competitive salary + benefits

Multidisciplinary teams

Job summary

MCA Belgium is seeking a Team Leader Embedded Software to drive real-time embedded development and lead a small team of engineers in Belgium. You will steer architecture decisions, ensure robust software, and collaborate with system design to implement algorithms and validation strategies.

The role emphasizes leadership, CI/CD, and hands-on coding in C/C++, with Python scripting and Matlab/Simulink support. You will work across disciplines to deliver high-performance software solutions.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in software, electronics, embedded systems, or related field
• Proficient in real-time embedded development with C/C++
• Experience with Python for scripting, automation, and testing
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink and interaction with system design teams
• Strong understanding of software architecture and quality practices
• Experience with CI/CD and software validation environments
• Knowledge of dynamic systems is a strong asset
• Proven leadership and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of approximately 4 software engineers
• Define and drive the technical roadmap in alignment with project objectives
• Validate and guide software architecture decisions
• Ensure software quality, performance, and robustness
• Integrate algorithms developed by system and design teams
• Support field debugging and conduct incident root-cause analysis
• Develop and strengthen CI/CD pipelines and validation strategies
• Promote best practices in testing, automation, and software lifecycle management

Skills

Real-time embedded development

Leadership

Python scripting

CI/CD

Software architecture

System design collaboration

Debugging & testing

Education

Engineering degree in software/electronics/embedded systems

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

MCA Belgium is a leading engineering consulting company, specializing in high-tech industries such as energy, transportation, life sciences, and industrial processes. With expertise across multiple sectors, MCA Belgium offers innovative solutions and technical support for complex engineering projects. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering excellence and driving technological advancements.

As a Team Leader Embedded Software (C/C++ / Python), you will play a key role in leading the development of real-time embedded software and managing a team of engineers. You will combine technical expertise and leadership to ensure the delivery of robust, high-performance, and reliable software solutions. This role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including system design and validation teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of approximately 4 software engineers
• Define and drive the technical roadmap in alignment with project objectives
• Validate and guide software architecture decisions
• Ensure software quality, performance, and robustness
• Integrate algorithms developed by system and design teams
• Support field debugging and conduct incident root-cause analysis
• Develop and strengthen CI/CD pipelines and validation strategies
• Promote best practices in testing, automation, and software lifecycle management

Qualifications & Skills

• Engineering degree in software, electronics, embedded systems, or related field
• Strong expertise in real-time embedded development (C/C++)
• Good proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and testing
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink and interaction with system design teams
• Strong understanding of software architecture and quality practices
• Experience with CI/CD and software validation environments
• Knowledge of dynamic systems is a strong asset
• Proven leadership and decision-making skills

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead high-impact and innovative projects
• A dynamic and collaborative engineering environment
• Continuous learning and career development opportunities
• A competitive salary package with benefits
• The chance to work with multidisciplinary teams across multiple industries