Senior Manager, Software Development

FEV North America, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

FEV North America, Inc. is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead end-to-end automotive software development programs, including SDV, ADAS, and platform software.

You will oversee engineering teams across multiple domains, drive architecture reviews, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and experience coordinating customer-facing projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in automotive software development.
• Experience leading engineering teams or technical organizations.
• Strong knowledge of embedded software development using C/C++.
• Familiarity with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and automotive cybersecurity concepts.
• Proven experience managing customer-facing engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development activities throughout the complete product lifecycle from concept through production and post-launch support.
• Oversee software engineering, system integration, verification, validation, and release management activities.
• Manage engineering teams supporting SDV development programs, EE Architecture and Software Development programs, and ADAS software development, integration, and vehicle-level testing.
• Drive software architecture reviews, technical reviews, integration strategies, and software release planning.
• Support development activities involving AUTOSAR, Embedded Linux, RTOS, C/C++, model-based development, vehicle networking, and cloud-connected vehicle technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multi-project management

C/C++ embedded software

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronics Eng, Computer Eng, or CS

Tools

AUTOSAR

Embedded Linux

RTOS

CAN

LIN

Ethernet

Job description

Description

To ensure successful project delivery, process excellence, software quality, team development, and business growth while maintaining strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders.

Job Type

Full-time

Software Development Management

• Lead software development activities throughout the complete product lifecycle from concept through production and post-launch support.
• Oversee software engineering, system integration, verification, validation, and release management activities.
• Manage engineering teams supporting:
  • Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) development programs
  • EE Architecture and Software Development programs
  • ADAS software development, integration, and vehicle-level testing programs
  • Embedded software and platform software development projects
  • Vehicle integration and validation activities
• Drive software architecture reviews, technical reviews, integration strategies, and software release planning.
• Support development activities involving AUTOSAR, Embedded Linux, RTOS, C/C++, model-based development, vehicle networking, and cloud-connected vehicle technologies.

Process Excellence & Compliance

• Establish, deploy, and continuously improve software development processes, customer requirements, and automotive industry best practices.
• Lead Agile software development execution using Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and DevOps methodologies.
• Drive engineering process maturity, software quality metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, and customer-specific software development requirements.
• Promote CI/CD, test automation, requirements traceability, and configuration management, best practices.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in automotive software development.
• 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams or technical organizations.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Strong knowledge of embedded software development using C/C++.
• Experience with AUTOSAR, Embedded Linux, RTOS, software integration, and vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Familiarity with ISO 26262, ASPICE, and automotive cybersecurity concepts.
• Proven experience managing customer-facing engineering projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and engineering teams simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel as required by project and customer needs.
• US Citizen or Green Card holder is required