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# Teamlead Software Car Access

- **Company:** Forvia Hella
- **Location:** Schortens, Germany
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), Embedded C, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5816489850

## About the Role

* Completed studies in Electrical Engineering, Technical Computer Science, or a comparable degree
 * Experience in software and system development under automotive conditions; experience with AI is a plus
 * Knowledge in Embedded C mandatory, AUTOSAR, and functional safety is desireable
 * Leadership experience, strong decision-making skills, and excellent communication abilities with global suppliers and customers
 * Ability to independently develop conceptual solutions and experience in cost management and development processes
 * Excellent German and English language skills, both spoken and written, are required

## Description

In the Electronics division at the Schortens location, you will be responsible as a Software Team Leader for an (international) team of software developers focused on innovative car access systems.

 * Leading a group in developing software for vehicle access systems within the Electronics division
 * Professional and technical leadership of the team in product-related software development
 * Disciplinary leadership and ensuring employees' qualifications and further training
 * Capacity and cost planning, including responsibility for optimal collaboration and workload management
 * Ensuring adherence to project and customer milestones
 * Responsible for both efficiency and quality, as well as early identification of potential risks
 * Supporting cross-functional and global collaboration between project teams
 * Participating in alignment with suppliers and customers


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