Software Lead Engineer (m/f/d) Smart Leveling System ECU (ASW/BSW)

Vibracoustic; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Cafeteria/ Canteen

Flexible Work Models

Health Management

International Opportunities

Job summary

Vibracoustic SE & Co. KG in Hamburg seeks a Software Lead Engineer to own the embedded software for a Smart Leveling System ECU.

You will lead cross-functional teams, guide ASW/BSW development, and ensure compliance with automotive safety and cybersecurity standards from concept to series production. You will collaborate with systems, hardware, functional safety, cybersecurity and validation teams, driving end-to-end software delivery in a modern AUTOSAR-based environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience leading software development teams and managing suppliers or engineering service providers.
• Hands-on embedded software development experience in automotive applications.
• Strong knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262), Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434), and ASPICE.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, software build automation, and automated testing environments.
• Solid understanding of embedded software architectures and software integration processes.
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR and automotive microcontrollers is advantageous.
• Fluent German (C1) and strong English communication (B2).

Responsibilities

• Lead development of ASW and BSW for a Smart Leveling System ECU across the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership to the software team and coordinate external partners.
• Manage supplier performance and ASPICE-aligned processes.
• Define and maintain software architecture and interfaces per safety and cybersecurity requirements.
• Drive software integration, verification, validation, and production release activities.
• Establish end-to-end software development environment for embedded automotive applications.

Skills

Embedded software leadership

AUTOSAR

ISO 26262

ASPICE

C/C++

German language

English communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Automated testing

Infineon AURIX

NXP microcontrollers

Job description

Vibracoustic is a leading global automotive supplier, providing customized solutions that add comfort to mobility by reducing noise and vibration in vehicles.

As part of the Freudenberg Group, we foster an innovative and forward-thinking mindset. We are looking for proactive and entrepreneurial team players who are curious, and motivated to grow.

At Vibracoustic, you will enjoy a safe and collaborative environment and global opportunities. Ready to drive comfort with us?

Hamburg

Hybrid Work

Vibracoustic SE & Co. KG

As a Software Lead Engineer, you will take overall technical responsibility for the development of embedded software for a Smart Leveling System ECU, a hydraulically controlled vehicle ride-height adjustment system. You will lead software development activities from concept and project initiation through to series production, ensuring compliance with automotive quality, functional safety, and cybersecurity requirements.

This role combines technical leadership, software architecture ownership, supplier management, and hands‑on guidance of software integration and delivery activities within a modern AUTOSAR‑based embedded software environment.

What We Are Looking For

You are a technically strong software leader with a passion for developing complex embedded systems in a safety‑critical environment. You combine deep technical expertise with the ability to lead cross‑functional teams, manage external partners, and successfully deliver sophisticated ECU software solutions from concept through production. Your structured approach, leadership skills, and commitment to engineering excellence enable you to drive high‑quality software development in a dynamic automotive environment.

Software Lead Engineer (m/f/d) Smart Leveling System ECU (ASW/BSW)

Responsibilities

• You lead the development of Application Software (ASW) and Basic Software (BSW) for a Smart Leveling System ECU throughout the entire project lifecycle, from project launch to series production release.
• You provide technical leadership to the software development team and coordinate external development partners and suppliers.
• You manage supplier performance and execute supplier monitoring activities in accordance with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) processes.
• You define, maintain, and approve the overall software architecture and software interfaces, ensuring alignment with system, functional safety, and cybersecurity requirements.
• You drive software integration, debugging, verification, validation, and production release activities.
• You establish and operate an end‑to‑end software development environment for embedded automotive applications, including automated build, integration, and test frameworks.
• You collaborate closely with systems, hardware, functional safety, cybersecurity, and validation teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• You support the development and integration of Complex Device Drivers (CDD) within the AUTOSAR Basic Software and hardware platform.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience leading software development teams and managing suppliers or engineering service providers, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Several years of hands‑on experience in embedded software development, preferably for automotive applications.
• Strong knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262), Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434), and Automotive SPICE (ASPICE).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, software build automation, and automated testing environments.
• Solid understanding of embedded software architectures and software integration processes.
• Experience with suspension, air suspension, chassis control, or comparable automotive ECUs is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Embedded C, AUTOSAR, and automotive microcontrollers such as Infineon AURIX or NXP devices is an advantage.
• Fluent German (minimum C1) and strong English communication skills (minimum B2), both written and spoken.

Some of your Benefits

• Company Pension: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Cafeteria/ Canteen: We offer fresh food on‑site, both hot and cold.
• Flexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.
• Health Management: We support you to stay and become healthy and fit.
• International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.