Team Leader Embedded Software Engineering (m/f)

Stadler Rail AG; Białystok; Hybrid; PLN 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Lunch card

Sports card

Holiday subsidies

Christmas vouchers

Company integration events

Job summary

Stadler Converter sp. z o.o. in Poland seeks a senior software leader to guide the embedded control software team for traction converters and battery chargers. You will own the architecture, real-time firmware, and safety-compliant development for rail applications.

You will drive C-based firmware for TI C2000/ARM Cortex platforms, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure robust diagnostics and interfaces. Fluent English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Several years of embedded software development experience in power electronics or real-time control systems.
• Proven leadership experience or strong leadership potential in an embedded software/controls environment.
• Expert knowledge in C for real-time embedded systems; experience with C++, Python or scripting is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous motor-control algorithms and rail-related safety considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the software engineering team for embedded control software.
• Own architecture, implementation, and verification of real-time embedded software for motor-control applications.
• Drive high-reliability C-based firmware for TI C2000, ARM Cortex and similar MCUs.
• Oversee development, optimization, and testing of control algorithms for AC motors and power electronics.
• Ensure robust communication interfaces (CAN, TRDP, SPI, I2C) and embedded diagnostics.
• Coordinate with system engineers, test/commissioning teams, and vehicle-integration groups.
• Ensure software architecture meets railway standards, safety, and V-model processes.
• Oversee software verification, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and documentation.
• Define workload planning, resource allocation, and process improvements.

Skills

Embedded software development

Real-time control systems

Leadership/People management

C programming

C++ / Python

CAN, TRDP, SPI, I2C interfaces

MATLAB/Simulink

English language

Railway standards knowledge

German language (advantage)

Education

Degree in Control Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering

Tools

TI C2000

ARM Cortex

Scripting tools

CAN, TRDP, SPI, I2C interfaces

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Stadler Converter sp. z o.o. is a Polish company belonging to the Stadler Group, a leading global provider of integrated rail-vehicle solutions tailored to customer needs. At every stage of its operations, the company is committed to ensuring that passengers around the world reach their destinations safely, quickly, and comfortably.

In Poland, Stadler operates several specialized facilities focused on the production of both individual components and complete rail vehicles, as well as their maintenance and servicing.

Stadler has recently decided to expand its power converter factory. The facility will supply converters to Stadler's production sites worldwide, as well as to external customers.

Join our team!

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, develop, and mentor the software engineering team responsible for embedded control software for traction and auxiliary converters and battery chargers.
• Own and steer the architecture, implementation, and verification of real-time embedded software for motor-control applications, including field-oriented control, vector control, and advanced torque/speed control strategies.
• Drive the development of high-reliability C-based firmware for TI C2000, ARM Cortex, and similar microcontroller platforms used in Stadler Converter products.
• Oversee development, optimization, and testing of control algorithms for AC motors, including sensorless-control, modulation strategies, and power-electronics interaction.
• Ensure robust implementation of communication protocols (e.g., CAN, TRDP, SPI, I2C), embedded diagnostic software and tools, and embedded interface functions required in rail-converter systems.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with system engineers, test and commissioning teams, and vehicle-integration groups.
• Ensure the software architecture meets railway standards, system-safety requirements, real-time constraints, and Stadler development processes.
• Oversee software verification, hardware-in-the-loop testing, commissioning, and documentation across development phases.
• Define workload planning, resource allocation, process improvements, and technology roadmap for the software development team.
• Define or improve processes in your area of responsibility based on V model and align them with other STACON processes.
• Support customer projects, design reviews, audits, and technical discussions as the software authority for converter-control systems.

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Control Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in embedded software development for power electronics, motor-control applications, or real-time control systems; experience aligned with traction/auxiliary converter development is a strong advantage.
• Proven leadership experience or strong leadership potential within an embedded-software or controls-engineering environment.
• Expert knowledge in C for real-time embedded systems; experience with C++, Python, or scripting tools is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous motor-control algorithms, power-converter topologies, and embedded control platforms (e.g., TI C2000, ARM Cortex).
• Familiarity with communication interfaces (CAN, TRDP, SPI, I2C) and industrial communication principles.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for modelling, simulation, or control-algorithm design is an advantage.
• Understanding of railway-industry requirements, safety considerations, and system-engineering processes is beneficial.
• Fluent in English.
• German is an advantage.

YOUR BENEFITS

• Enjoy stable, long-term employment based on a full employment contract.
• Benefit from flexible working hours with a convenient start window between 7:15 and 9:00.
• Take part in a wide range of development projects that offer real opportunities to grow and expand your expertise.
• Access an attractive benefits package, including private medical care, a lunch card, a sports card, holiday subsidies and Christmas vouchers.
• Participate in company integration events held twice a year, strengthening teamwork and collaboration.