Embedded Software Lead

Italdesign is an Italian design and engineering company specializing in automotive, transportation, and product development sectors.; Firma (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company canteen

Car leasing programme

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Italdesign in Turin seeks an Embedded Software Lead to guide the development of software for automotive HPCs, zonal controllers, MCUs and SoCs. You will define SOA-based architectures for SDV platforms and lead a small team of engineers through complex design challenges.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive embedded software, strong C/C++ and Linux skills, and proven leadership. The role offers a competitive base salary and opportunities in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in automotive embedded software development.
• Solid GNU/Linux (Yocto) experience and AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive knowledge.
• Strong C/C++ and Python programming skills.
• Experience with SDV platforms and HPCs/SoCs; A-SPICE aligned.
• Proven leadership and team mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading design, development and integration of embedded software for automotive HPCs and controllers.
• Define service-oriented software architectures for SDV platforms per AUTOSAR standards.
• Mentor a team of engineers; coordinate priorities and technical decisions.
• Draft and review requirements, specifications and architecture docs per A-SPICE.
• Engage stakeholders in workshops and design meetings; drive defect resolution.
• Monitor KPIs, risks and progress; propose improvements; coordinate supplier activity.

Education

Master’s degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer or Automation Engineering

Tools

Yocto Linux

AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive

C/C++

Python

Service-Oriented Architecture

GNU/Linux

A-SPICE

Leadership

Job description

Italdesign is an Italian design and engineering company specializing in automotive, transportation, and product development sectors.

Based in Moncalieri (Turin) with over 1,300 employees worldwide, it has been innovating and working with top car makers and emerging players for more than 57 years.

Renowned for its important role in car design, Italdesign has developed iconic vehicles and offers comprehensive services spanning exterior and interior design, prototyping, engineering, and turnkey project management. Its vertical integrated approach ensures seamless support to clients, from the first idea to homologation and series production, delivering solutions tailored to client needs.

Italdesign also develops new technologies and fosters advancements in mobility and prototyping. In recent years, it has expanded into electronic systems development, including infotainment, ADAS, high-voltage batteries, and Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs). This blend of technical expertise and creative design makes it a leader in the industry.

Since joining the Audi Group in 2010, Italdesign has grown and created innovative solutions, combining aesthetics and functionality to pioneer cutting-edge solutions that meet the market demands. In 2025 Italdesign obtained the Top Employers Certification for the tenth year in a row.

Italdesign is looking for an Embedded Software Lead to join the Electric/Electronics Development Team. The ideal candidate is a senior engineer, driven and self-motivated by passion for cars, with strong technical leadership and a target-oriented mindset, capable to guide a team and face complex challenges in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design, development and integration of embedded software for automotive HPCs, zonal controllers, MCUs and SoCs;
• Defining and governing service-oriented software architectures based on AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive standards for Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) platforms;
• Guiding and mentoring a team of embedded software developers and architects, coordinating priorities, deliverables and technical decisions;
• Writing and reviewing software requirements, functional specifications and architecture documentation in compliance with Automotive SPICE (A-SPICE);
• Interfacing with stakeholders to discuss system and software architecture(s) through workshops and design meetings;
• Issue tracking, defect analysis and driving corrective actions across the software development lifecycle;
• Defining KPIs and analyzing technical risks, development progress and architecture maturity to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for changes;
• Supplier steering and coordination.

Key requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in automotive embedded software development (Tier1/OEMs);
• Solid experience developing embedded software on GNU/Linux (Yocto/BSP);
• Strong knowledge of AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive standards and of Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA);
• Proven experience with Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) platforms integrating High-Performance Computers (HPCs), zonal controllers, MCUs and SoCs;
• Strong knowledge of at least one programming language, such as C, C++, Python;
• Knowledge of embedded systems, real-time operating systems and hypervisor/virtualization concepts;
• Experience developing in compliance with Automotive SPICE (A-SPICE) and with software configuration management;
• Proven leadership and team coordination skills, with strong decision-making and complex problem-solving abilities.

Preferential requirements

• Knowledge of operating system concepts, such as process management, memory management, file systems and power management;
• Knowledge of Android/Android Automotive OS;
• Knowledge of automotive standard protocols and networking, such as CAN, Automotive Ethernet and SOME/IP;
• Experience with architecture modelling tools, such as Vector PREEvision and DaVinci Developer;
• Experience with requirements and ALM tools, such as Codebeamer, DOORS or Rational Team Concert (RTC);
• Experience with version control and continuous integration, such as Git;
• Knowledge of functional safety, diagnostics and security principles for automotive systems.

Education

Master’s degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer or Automation Engineering or similar

Language skills

Fluent knowledge of written and spoken English is mandatory. Knowledge of Italian and German would be appreciated

Workplace

Turin (TO) with availability to travel in Italy and abroad

Compensation package

Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL)

Italian National Metalworkers’ Collective Labour Agreement.

Base Salary (RAL)

The gross annual base salary offered for this position will be no less than € 36.000

Final Compensation

The final compensation package will be determined based on the candidate’s professional experience, competencies and qualifications, and on the applicable role level, in line with the company’s internal compensation framework. The final salary may therefore be higher than the minimum amount stated above.

Variable Compensation

Eligible employees will participate in the company’s variable compensation programmes, subject to role eligibility and the applicable company policies in force at the time of employment. Details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

In addition to base compensation, employees may have access to a range of benefits, depending on role, including:

• Continuous professional development (technical, soft skills and language training)
• Company canteen
• Health insurance
• Car leasing programme (if applicable)

Italdesign is committed to providing fair, transparent and gender-neutral compensation practices, in line with applicable legislation and the principles of equal pay for equal work.

Italdesign is committed to create an inclusive, diverse and safe workplace, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer (L.903/77). We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of the gender, ethnic, religion, sexual orientation, disability, parental status, or social origin.