Manager, Embedded Software Engineering

Pepperl+Fuchs Gruppe; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepperl+Fuchs Gruppe in Bengaluru is seeking a Manager, Embedded Software Engineering to build and lead a growing embedded software team. The role shapes technical capability, ways of working, and contribution to global product development across Europe, Asia and the US.

The successful candidate will recruit, develop, and scale the team, align with software, electronics, hardware, and product functions, and drive delivery with a focus on quality, timelines, and budgets.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS, EE, or Communications Eng or equivalent.
• Several years of embedded software experience with C/C++ and RTOS/Embedded Linux.
• Proven experience leading technical teams in international settings.
• Strong hardware‑near software understanding (drivers, interfaces, integration).
• Knowledge of CAN, Modbus, PROFINET, EtherCAT; sensor tech a plus.
• Business‑ fluent English; ability to work across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and develop the Bangalore embedded software team to scale up rapidly.
• Provide functional and disciplinary leadership and set priorities.
• Build effective relationships with global software, hardware, electronics and product teams.
• Coordinate hardware‑software integration and bring‑up, including board bring‑up and driver work.
• Facilitate cross‑site decisions, planning, prioritisation and escalation handling.
• Establish agile routines, documentation standards and Definition of Done.
• Guide delivery against timelines, budgets and quality; report progress to HQ and stakeholders.
• Promote knowledge sharing and AI‑enabled engineering in workflows.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS/Embedded Linux

Team leadership

Agile / Scrum

Cross-site collaboration

Education

B.S. in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Communications Engineering

Tools

CAN

Modbus

PROFINET

EtherCAT

OPC UA

Job description

At Pepperl+Fuchs, we combine a strong commitment to innovation with a deep respect for the traditions that have shaped our success. From renewable energy and automotive production to water treatment plants and chemical systems, our advanced electronic sensors and automation components enable smooth and safe operations around the globe.

We take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace culture, where employees feel connected and valued - much like a close-knit family. As we continue to grow, we are excited to welcome a new team member for the following position:

Manager, Embedded Software Engineering

Role Purpose:

This exciting opportunity is created to build and lead a growing embedded software team in Bangalore, shaping its technical capability, ways of working and contribution to global product development. The successful candidate will recruit and develop a team that can scale up rapidly in the medium term, while building strong partnerships across software, electronics, hardware and product teams in Europe, Asia and the US. With a focus on delivery, engineering quality and continuous learning, the successful candidate will help the team make a lasting impact on industrial products.

Role Responsibilities:

• Recruit, onboard and develop the Bangalore embedded software team, building the structure and capabilities to scale up rapidly in the medium term.
• Provide functional and disciplinary leadership, set clear priorities and create an environment where engineers can do their best work.
• Build effective working relationships with global software, hardware, electronics and product teams across Europe, Asia and the US.
• Coordinate dependencies across embedded software and hardware, including board bring-up, drivers, interfaces, protocols and integration.
• Facilitate cross-site technical decisions, planning and prioritisation, and resolve or escalation conflicts when priorities diverge.
• Establish clear ways of working, including agile routines, review practices, handovers, documentation standards and Definition of Done.
• Guide delivery against agreed timelines, quality expectations and budgets, and provide transparent updates on roadmaps, risks, maturity and milestones to HQ and global stakeholders.
• Build team capability through coaching, skill assessments and development plans; promote knowledge sharing, cross-functional exposure and practical AI use in engineering workflows.

Role Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or a comparable discipline.
• Several years of embedded software development experience, with strong familiarity with C/C++ and RTOS or embedded Linux environments.
• Proven experience leading technical teams, ideally in an international setting, and building or scaling an engineering team.
• Strong understanding of hardware-near software development, including drivers, interfaces, integration, debugging and hardware-software root-cause analysis.
• Experience working closely with electronics or hardware teams, with the ability to understand schematics and support bring-up processes.
• Knowledge of industrial communication technologies such as CAN, Modbus, PROFINET, EtherCAT or OPC UA; familiarity with sensor technologies such as radar or vision is an advantage.
• Agile mindset, preferably with hands-on Scrum experience, plus cross-site planning and the ability to coordinate and influence within a matrix organisation.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder skills across functions and time zones; business-fluent English is required.
• Intercultural awareness, willingness to travel during team build-up and openness to AI-enabled engineering are expected.

Pepperl+Fuchs actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of ethnicity, country of origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, skin color, physical or mental abilities, social background, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made based on these principles and in full compliance with applicable federal and state laws.