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# Team Lead Embedded Linux

- **Company:** SThree Germany
- **Location:** Wien, Austria (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €90,000.0 - €110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Embedded C, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Software Organization, Yocto
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.at/details/5838762991

## About the Role

* Several years of professional experience in embedded software development or Linux-based product development
 * Strong technical understanding of Embedded Linux and related development environments
 * Practical experience and knowledge of Yocto is highly desirable
 * Knowledge of Linux kernel, driver development, debugging, or system-level troubleshooting is a strong advantage
 * Familiarity with C or Embedded C and hardware-near software development
 * Experience leading software engineers, ideally with disciplinary responsibility
 * Alternatively, substantial experience as a Technical Lead, Lead Developer, or Engineering Lead with strong lateral leadership skills
 * Genuine interest in coaching, performance development, team building, and organizational responsibility
 * Ability to quickly understand unfamiliar technologies and guide specialists across different technical domains
 * Practical experience with AI-assisted development tools, or a strong motivation to establish their effective use within an engineering team
 * Strong communication, stakeholder-management, presentation, and decision-making skills
 * Excellent English skills; German is a significant advantage
 * A relevant university degree or comparable technical qualification, * A high-impact leadership role with genuine influence over people, technology, and engineering practices
 * A growing team of experienced software professionals
 * A meaningful balance between leadership responsibilities and technical involvement
 * Products that operate in visible, real-world environments where reliability and performance matter
 * Modern development practices and an active commitment to AI-supported engineering
 * Flat hierarchies, direct communication, and a hands-on culture
 * Hybrid working with at least 50% on-site presence in Vienna
 * Flexible working models, home-office options, and additional benefits, If you combine strong Embedded Linux expertise with the ability to inspire engineers, develop people, and move a software organization forward, get in touch with me for a confidential conversation about the Team Lead Embedded Linux (m/f/d) position in Vienna.

## Description

* Lead, coach, and develop a growing team of approximately 12 software engineers
 * Create an environment built on trust, accountability, open communication, and continuous learning
 * Combine people leadership with hands-on technical contribution, with an expected split of approximately 50% leadership and 50% technical work
 * Provide technical direction across Embedded Linux, Linux-based product development, and adjacent embedded software topics
 * Support engineers with architecture decisions, technical reviews, troubleshooting, and complex problem-solving
 * Oversee software development activities, priorities, resource allocation, and delivery planning
 * Improve development processes, engineering quality, and collaboration across teams
 * Guide the practical and responsible adoption of AI-assisted software development tools
 * Work closely with internal stakeholders, customers, testing teams, and other engineering functions
 * Build team capabilities in line with future product and technology requirements
 * Contribute to safety-conscious development practices for reliable embedded systems


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