Team Leader Embedded Firmware Development -Germany

Optimus Search; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Optimus Search in Stuttgart, Germany seeks a Team Leader for Embedded Firmware Development to own embedded software activities. You will guide a firmware team, drive project delivery, and collaborate across engineering to uphold high technical standards.

The role combines leadership with hands-on development, requiring strong C/C++ and RTOS expertise, plus fluency in German and English. A structured, pragmatic, and proactive engineering mindset is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in electrical engineering, mathematics, computer engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.
• Strong track record in embedded firmware development and software architecture.
• Leadership or team coordination experience with coaching interest.
• Proficient in C/C++, embedded platforms, and RTOS.
• Experience with source control, CI systems, and automated software testing; agile mindset.

Aufgaben

• Lead firmware engineering team from technical and people-management perspectives.
• Plan and deliver firmware projects successfully.
• Contribute to software architecture and design decisions.
• Remain hands-on where value is added.
• Coordinate with electronics, mechanical, testing, PM, and support teams.
• Establish and improve development practices, workflows, tools, and processes.
• Champion high standards of software quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Monitor progress, priorities, resources, and deadlines; take action as needed.
• Foster knowledge sharing and a collaborative team culture.

Kenntnisse

C/C++

Embedded platforms

RTOS

Source control

CI/CD

Automated testing

Agile

German & English

Ausbildung

Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Tools

Git

CI systems

Automated testing tools

Jobbeschreibung

Team Leader Embedded Firmware Development -Germany

Location: Stuttgart Germany

Employment Type: Full-time

THE ROLE

As part of the continued growth of our product development function, we are seeking an experienced Firmware Team Lead to take ownership of our embedded software activities and help shape the future direction of the team.

This is a hands-on leadership position combining technical expertise with people management. You will guide a team of firmware developers, support their professional development, and contribute to the design and implementation of embedded solutions. At the same time, you will work across the wider engineering organisation to ensure projects are delivered to a high technical standard, on schedule, and with effective development processes in place.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, support, and develop the firmware engineering team from both a technical and people-management perspective.


• Take responsibility for the planning and successful delivery of firmware projects.


• Provide technical input into software architecture, design decisions, and firmware development.


• Remain involved in hands‑on development where your expertise can add value.


• Coordinate closely with colleagues across electronics, mechanical engineering, testing, product management, and technical support.


• Establish effective development practices and continuously improve workflows, tools, and processes.


• Champion high standards of software quality, reliability, and maintainability.


• Monitor project progress, priorities, resources, and deadlines, taking action where required.


• Encourage knowledge sharing, collaboration, and a positive team culture.

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced embedded software professional who combines strong technical capability with the confidence and interpersonal skills needed to lead a team.

Ideally, you will bring:

• A university degree in electrical engineering, mathematics, computer engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.


• A strong track record in embedded firmware development and software architecture.


• Previous experience in a leadership or team coordination role, with a genuine interest in coaching and developing people.


• Excellent knowledge of C/C++, embedded platforms, and real-time operating systems.


• Practical experience with source control, build and CI systems, and automated software testing.


• An understanding of modern agile development approaches.


• An interest in emerging technologies, with experience using AI-based development tools or agents being an added advantage.


• A logical, analytical approach and the ability to break down and resolve complex technical challenges.


• A proactive attitude and the ability to take ownership and make decisions.


• A collaborative, pragmatic, and hands‑on approach to engineering.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in German and English.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to combine technical expertise with team leadership and make a real impact on the future of embedded technology, we’d love to hear from you.