Director Embedded Software & Cloud Infrastructure for 5G/6G Mobile Radio Testing / SDR

Lead part of our Munich R&D Embedded Software Platform team (~10) of Mobile Radio Test to evolve our embedded stack into a cloud-ready foundation, shape SDR strategy, partner globally, and own cross-functional Embedded Linux components. You have proven leadership; embedded (Yocto/Zephyr), cloud (AWS/Azure), containers (Docker/Kubernetes/EKS/AKS), plus SDR/5G-6G exposure and strong agile development processes., * Provide disciplinary and technical leadership and drive the growth and personal development of the R&D Embedded Software Platform team of around 10 employees in Munich.

• Plan and execute the evolution of the embedded platform into a cloud infrastructure-ready platform, including roadmap definition, migration strategy, and rollout in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Shape the platform software strategy underpinning the next generation of Software Defined Radios for mobile radio testing.
• Collaborate closely with international development teams, with a strong interface to product-specific software departments.
• Champion the technological and methodological evolution of our software, fostering innovation, best practices, and engineering excellence across the team.
• Own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of cross-functional Embedded Linux platform components.

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• Plan and execute the evolution of the embedded platform into a cloud infrastructure-ready platform, including roadmap definition, migration strategy, and rollout in partnership with key stakeholders.

• Shape the platform software strategy underpinning the next generation of Software Defined Radios for mobile radio testing.

• Collaborate closely with international development teams, with a strong interface to product-specific software departments.

• Champion the technological and methodological evolution of our software, fostering innovation, best practices, and engineering excellence across the team.

• Own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of cross-functional Embedded Linux platform components.

Do you have experience in Scrum?, * Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, ideally with a focus on communications or information technology.

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, inspire, and align cross-functional teams.
• Several years of experience delivering complex software and/or device platforms, with a strong track record in embedded systems including (e.g., Yocto Linux, Zephyr).
• Core cloud expertise: Architecting on a major cloud (AWS or Azure) for secure, scalable platform services, including core networking, compute, and storage
• Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes; EKS/AKS) for microservices and edge/IoT deployments.
• Domain knowledge in mobile radio and SDR and exposure to 5G/6G technologies, protocols, and test/measurement workflows is a plus.
• Deep familiarity with modern engineering practices (Agile, Lean, Scrum) and DevOps principles.
• High level of self-motivation, conceptual strength, and strong results orientation.

• Opportunities to work from home
• Flexible working hour models
• Attractive compensation
• Training & continuing education
• Parking spaces
• Occupational pension scheme
• Privately owned company
• Health care
• 30 days of vacation
• Company doctor
• Family services
• Promoting innovation
• Marriage and birth benefit
• Long-term & attractive work environment
• Special payments