Automotive Software Design Lead - Hybrid, Global Impact

Applus IDIADA; Göteborgs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 1,100,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Canteen subsidies

Language courses

Transport support

Coaching services

Job summary

Applus+ IDIADA is seeking a highly motivated Software Design Leader for automotive projects, based in Göteborg, Sweden. You will lead a team of system and software engineers, coordinating software development milestones with OEMs and Tier1 suppliers.

You will work closely with engineering teams, manage resources, monitor quality, and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with safety and automotive standards.

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of proven SW Lead experience for Tier1/OEMs.
• Experience with requirements management tools.
• Experience with task management tools (e.g. JIRA).
• Understanding of Functional Safety (ISO 26262).
• Experience in ASPICE.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Experience in Diagnostics and Communication protocols.
• Proven track record managing cross-functional and distributed software teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution abilities.
• Experience in Braking systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan software development activities with the supplier.
• Act as the main SW interface between supplier and internal stakeholders.
• Manage resources and project tracking.
• Monitor quality standards and ensure OEM compliance.
• Lead risk management and change management activities.
• Coordinate technical discussions with supplier.
• Ensure delivery of all SW milestones for testing and integration.
• Drive continuous improvement in software processes and methodologies.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions between supplier and internal groups.

Skills

SW Lead experience

Requirements tools

JIRA

ISO 26262

ASPICE

Diagnostics protocols

Cross-functional leadership

Leadership

Education

Bachelor or Master in Engineering

C programming standards

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Applus+ IDIADA is seeking a highly motivated Software Design Leader for automotive projects, based in Göteborg, Sweden. You will lead a team of system and software engineers, coordinating software development milestones with OEMs and Tier1 suppliers.

You will work closely with engineering teams, manage resources, monitor quality, and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with safety and automotive standards.