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# Software Lead Engineer Smart Leveling System ECU (ASW/BSW)

- **Company:** Freudenberg & Co. KG
- **Location:** Hamburg, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Automation of Tests, AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), Business Software, Cyber Security, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Hardware Platform Interface, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Release Management, ISO/IEC 15504, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Build Management, Information Technology, Automotive Software
- **Published:** October 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5939516777

## About the Role

* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
 * Proven experience leading software development teams and managing suppliers or engineering service providers, preferably within the automotive industry.
 * Several years of hands-on experience in embedded software development, preferably for automotive applications.
 * Strong knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262), Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434), and Automotive SPICE (ASPICE).
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, software build automation, and automated testing environments.
 * Solid understanding of embedded software architectures and software integration processes.
 * Experience with suspension, air suspension, chassis control, or comparable automotive ECUs is highly desirable.
 * Knowledge of Embedded C, AUTOSAR, and automotive microcontrollers such as Infineon AURIX or NXP devices is an advantage.
 * Fluent German (minimum C1) and strong English communication skills (minimum B2), both written and spoken.

## Description

* You lead the development of Application Software (ASW) and Basic Software (BSW) for a Smart Leveling System ECU throughout the entire project lifecycle, from project launch to series production release.
 * You provide technical leadership to the software development team and coordinate external development partners and suppliers.
 * You manage supplier performance and execute supplier monitoring activities in accordance with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) processes.
 * You define, maintain, and approve the overall software architecture and software interfaces, ensuring alignment with system, functional safety, and cybersecurity requirements.
 * You drive software integration, debugging, verification, validation, and production release activities.
 * You establish and operate an end-to-end software development environment for embedded automotive applications, including automated build, integration, and test frameworks.
 * You collaborate closely with systems, hardware, functional safety, cybersecurity, and validation teams to ensure successful product delivery.
 * You support the development and integration of Complex Device Drivers (CDD) within the AUTOSAR Basic Software and hardware platform.