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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineering Manager - Software and System Testing - **Company:** Munich Electrification - **Location:** München, Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Automation of Tests, ISO/IEC 15504, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), System Testing, Strategies of Testing, Information Technology - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f5079230eb0767fc ## About the Role Educational Foundation: Successfully completed university degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable engineering field., * More than 5 years of professional experience in software quality assurance, validation, or testing, preferably in an automotive embedded systems environment. * More than 3 years of experience in a technical leadership, test architecture, or management role, with a proven track record of leading testing efforts for complex products. * Demonstrable experience with test automation strategies, tools, and frameworks. Domain and Standards Expertise: * Deep understanding of quality and safety-critical standards, ideally with hands-on experience applying ISO 26262 and ASPICE in a testing context. * Experience in the field of high-voltage (HV) batteries, ECUs, or battery management systems is a significant plus. * Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity (ISO 21434) is highly desirable. Leadership Qualities: * Eager to assume comprehensive responsibility for a testing team while embracing ownership of product quality. * A creative, curious, and enthusiastic mindset for building robust and reliable electronics solutions for electric vehicles. * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a preference for working collaboratively in cross-functional teams (English required; German favorable). ## Description As an Engineering Manager within our Testing department, you will be the driving force behind the quality and reliability of our innovative software for Electronic Control Units (ECUs) in the energy storage and electric car sectors. You will lead and mentor a dedicated team of test engineers, taking ultimate responsibility for our overall product quality, test strategy, and process compliance as well as the strategic planning, hiring, and team building of your team. Your strong leadership will be instrumental in building a world-class testing organization and ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety and excellence, making a significant impact on the future of electric energy storage technology. As part of your role, you will: Lead, Empower, and Develop Your Team * Take full personnel responsibility for your team, including hiring, onboarding, professional development, and compensation planning. * Act as the primary "Go-To" person and mentor, supporting team members to achieve their goals and grow personally and professionally. * Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, facilitating exchange and knowledge sharing. * Monitor team workload and health, manage headcount planning, and structure teams for maximum effectiveness and well-being. Own Product Quality and Test Delivery * Hold the overall delivery responsibility for the testing processes of the product groups under your supervision. * Enable and empower the team to constantly innovate and enhance our test automation frameworks and infrastructure. * Make sure the test strategy and efforts are aligned with the product roadmap and customer needs. Drive Process Excellence and Compliance: * Ensure team compliance with critical automotive processes and norms such as ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and ASPICE. * Serve as the primary escalation point for any process, quality, or technical concerns from the team. * Act as a direct interface for Product and Project Management, Systems and Software Development leadership, and HR to align on strategies and ensure seamless collaboration. ## Related Videos - [How to add test automation to your project: The good, the bad, and the ugly](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1668-how-to-add-test-automation-to-your-project-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [Digital Quality & Trust: The Quality Tree Framework for Responsible AI & Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2015-digital-quality-trust-the-quality-tree-framework-for-responsible-ai-software) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)