Embedded Software Lead - Aptiv

Polluxa, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv's Connected Services Edge Application team seeks an Embedded Software Lead to guide the design, development, and lifecycle of embedded edge software for an automotive data logging and IoT platform.

You will combine hands-on engineering with people leadership to drive secure, scalable in-vehicle software across fast-paced automotive programs, delivering robust edge-to-cloud solutions and coordinating with global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional C++ software development experience.
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience in embedded software teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, development, and enhancement of edge application software for a connected automotive data logging and IoT platform.
• Own software delivery across the full lifecycle, including planning, implementation, integration, validation, release, and sustainment.
• Drive robust edge-to-cloud communication, OTA update workflows, embedded security, and data acquisition.
• Investigate, root-cause, and resolve complex production issues across distributed and embedded systems.
• Ensure engineering quality through coding standards, design reviews, test automation, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with systems analysts, platform teams, cloud teams, and other stakeholders to improve reliability, scalability, and operational performance.
• Lead, coach, and supervise a team of embedded software engineers, setting goals and ownership.
• Coordinate work across global teams and time zones, proactively managing communication, dependencies, and risks.

Skills

C++

Embedded software

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

As the Embedded Software Lead for the Aptiv Connected Services Edge Application team, you will lead the design, development, and lifecycle management of embedded edge software for an automotive data logging and IoT connectivity platform that supports Aptiv’s best-in-class cloud-based automotive intelligence capabilities .

You will combine deep hands-on engineering expertise with strong people leadership, guiding a high-performing team that delivers scalable, secure, and reliable in-vehicle software on fast-paced, cutting-edge automotive programs.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead the architecture, design, development, and enhancement of edge application software fora connected automotive data logging and IoT platform, including vehicle data acquisition, cloud telemetry, data upload, and OTA application and firmware update workflows.

Own software delivery across the full lifecycle, including planning, implementation, integration, validation, release, and sustainment.

Drive robust solutions for edge-to-cloud communication, OTA update workflows, embedded security, and data acquisition.

Investigate, root-cause, and resolve complex production issues across distributed and embedded systems.

Ensure engineering quality through coding standards, design reviews, test automation, and performance optimization.

Collaborate with systems analysts, platform teams, cloud teams, and other stakeholders to improve reliability, scalability, and operational performance.

Team Leadership, Mentoring, and Supervision

Lead, coach, and supervise a team of embedded software engineers, setting clear goals, priorities, and ownership.

Build team capability through structured mentoring, technical coaching, and growth plans tailored to individual strengths and development needs.

Conduct regular 1:1s, performance feedback, and career development discussions.

Establish high standards for execution, accountability, engineering rigor, and collaboration.

Monitor team performance through measurable delivery and quality metrics (for example: predictability, defect escape rate, cycle time, and test coverage) and drive continuous improvement.

Support hiring, onboarding, and retention of top engineering talent.

Foster an inclusive, high-trust team culture where engineers are empowered, engaged, and aligned with business goals.

Coordinate work across global teams and time zones, proactively managing communication, dependencies, and risks.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

10+ years of professional C++ software development experience.

5+ years of technical leadership experience in embedded software teams.