Manager, Embedded Software Engineering

Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc. in Bangalore, India is seeking a Manager to lead the Embedded Software Engineering team. You will recruit, mentor and scale a global-facing group spanning software, electronics and hardware interfaces.

Responsibilities include setting priorities, coordinating with cross-site teams in Europe, Asia and the US, establishing agile routines, and delivering high-quality software for industrial products. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Several years of embedded software development experience with C/C++ in RTOS or embedded Linux environments.
• Proven experience leading technical teams, ideally in an international setting.
• Strong hardware-near software understanding including drivers and integration.
• Experience collaborating with electronics/hardware teams and bring-up processes.
• Fluent business English; willingness to travel for team build-up.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard and develop the Bangalore embedded software team and scale capabilities.
• Provide functional and disciplinary leadership with clear priorities.
• Build relationships with global software, hardware, electronics and product teams.
• Coordinate dependencies across embedded software and hardware; drive planning.
• Establish agile routines, documentation standards and Definition of Done.
• Deliver updates on roadmaps, risks and milestones to HQ and stakeholders.
• Coach and develop team capabilities; promote knowledge sharing and AI-enabled workflows.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

RTOS/embedded Linux

Leadership

Agile / Scrum

Cross-site coordination

Communication

Intercultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Communications Engineering

Tools

CAN

Modbus

PROFINET

EtherCAT

OPC UA

Job description

Manager, Embedded Software EngineeringWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.# Careers## Manager, Embedded Software EngineeringApply: Bangalore, India: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: JR101402At 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 escalate 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.Are you excited about this opportunity? We can’t wait to get to know you! Submit your application online — we’re looking forward to hearing from you! 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.**We kindly request that all applications be submitted exclusively via our online application form.**