R&D Manager, Embedded Software - Lead High-Tech Teams

Imec; Eindhoven; Hybride; EUR 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Imec The Netherlands is seeking an R&D Manager Embedded Software to lead two embedded software teams across Eindhoven and Wageningen. You will combine people leadership with technical vision to translate research into real-world healthcare, connectivity and everyday-life solutions.

You will shape the competence roadmap, drive staffing and capability development, and collaborate with researchers, project leaders and business stakeholders to turn breakthrough technologies into scalable systems.

Qualifications

• MSc in Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong experience (10+ years) in embedded software development and a proven track record of leading and developing engineering teams (+/- 3 years people management).
• Strong technical background in modern embedded software systems, architectures, tools and development processes.
• Passionate about building, coaching and growing engineering teams in an international high-tech environment.
• You build trust, create alignment and help teams succeed through coaching, collaboration and clear direction.
• Able to balance long-term technology vision with day-to-day delivery, decision-making and execution.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic R&D environment while maintaining engineering quality, structure and rigor.
• Experience with embedded Linux, real-time systems, connectivity, IoT, Edge AI or similar software-intensive environments is highly valued.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to connect technology, people and business goals.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead, coach and develop talented embedded software engineers and technical leaders, enabling them to do their best work and grow their careers.
• Drive staffing, recruitment and capability development to build diverse, future-ready teams.
• Guide project execution, resource planning and engineering excellence across multiple R&D programs.
• Shape the embedded software competence roadmap, aligned with future technologies and market opportunities.
• Build strong, inclusive collaboration with researchers, project leaders and business stakeholders to translate innovation into real-world impact.

Connaissances

Embedded software development

People management

Embedded Linux

Edge AI / IoT

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Formation

MSc in Embedded Systems

MSc in Computer Science

MSc in Electrical Engineering

Description du poste

Imec The Netherlands is seeking an R&D Manager Embedded Software to lead two embedded software teams across Eindhoven and Wageningen. You will combine people leadership with technical vision to translate research into real-world healthcare, connectivity and everyday-life solutions.

You will shape the competence roadmap, drive staffing and capability development, and collaborate with researchers, project leaders and business stakeholders to turn breakthrough technologies into scalable systems.