Embedded Systems - Team Lead

Swediumglobal; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Sweden is seeking an Embedded Systems - Team Lead to oversee embedded systems projects from concept to production. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, strong C/C++ skills, and a solid understanding of hardware-software integration. Responsibilities include driving technical direction and coordinating cross-functional teams. This role emphasizes the importance of communication and best practices in code quality, making it essential for a candidate to possess excellent stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of embedded systems development experience.
• Proven track record of leading technical projects or teams.
• Solid understanding of hardware-software integration, drivers, and system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end embedded systems projects from concept to production.
• Drive technical direction and system design for embedded platforms.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including firmware, hardware, and QA.

Skills

C/C++ skills

Embedded Linux

RTOS

Debugging tools

Bluetooth

Wi-Fi

Cellular

Agile methodologies

Tools

JTAG

Logic analysers

Trace tools

Job description

Swedium Global Servicesis the growing System Engineering and Solution Company, offers services like Semiconductor Engineering R&D Services, Embedded Systems Development, Custom Application Software Development, Web and Cloud Application Development, Testing Services, Consultancy and Outsourcing services to our clients across the globe for an onsite and offshore business model. Swedium Global is having presence in Sweden, Finland, Poland, Czech Republic and in India.

Assignment Description

Location - onsite,Sweden

Job Title -Embedded Systems - Team Lead

Role Overview

We are seeking a Tech Lead in Embedded Systems to join our team in Lund. You will be responsible for driving embedded systems projects from concept to production, ensuring high-quality delivery across hardware-near software stacks and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end embedded systems projects, from requirements and architecture to delivery and maintenance.
• Drive technical direction and system design for embedded platforms (RTOS/Linux-based – experience with NXP is a major plus).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including firmware, hardware, connectivity, and QA.
• Support Project Manager with project scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure robust integration between hardware, drivers, middleware, and application layers.
• Oversee debugging of complex system issues spanning software, hardware, and interfaces.
• Promote best practices in code quality, CI/CD, testing, and documentation.
• Collaborate with customers, chipset vendors, and internal teams to align technical solutions.

Requirements

• 7+ years of embedded systems development experience.
• Proven track record of leading technical projects or teams.
• Strong C/C++ skills and experience with embedded Linux and/or RTOS.
• Solid understanding of hardware-software integration, drivers, and system architecture.
• Experience with debugging tools (JTAG, logic analysers, trace tools) and system profiling.
• Knowledge of e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and technical project planning.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience with NXP is a major plus.