The Embedded Software Technical Lead, reporting to the Program Leader, is responsible for providing technical leadership, guiding team assignments, and driving the strategic outsourcing of embedded software projects. This role ensures the seamless integration of in-house and third-party efforts, delivering high-quality, innovative software solutions on time and within budget. The Technical Lead also develops scopes of work for external suppliers, reviews and approves technical designs, and plays a key role in building a talent pipeline through recruitment, university partnerships, and internship programs.
About the Role
Provide hands-on technical leadership in the design and architecture of embedded software systems, ensuring alignment with both business goals and technical specifications.
Responsibilities
Guide team assignments, distributing tasks based on expertise and project needs, while offering mentorship and technical guidance to both internal teams and third-party suppliers.
Review and validate technical designs from both internal and external teams to ensure compliance with established planning, quality, and performance standards.
Develop and implement outsourcing strategies, including the selection, and onboarding of external suppliers, negotiating contracts, and providing ongoing performance oversight.
Draft detailed scopes of work for external vendors, ensuring that technical requirements, timelines, and quality expectations are clearly defined.
Manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring their deliverables meet company standards, technical specifications, and deadlines.
Lead the technical oversight of outsourced embedded software development projects, coordinating with both internal teams and external vendors from project inception to delivery.
Ensure all projects meet technical specifications, quality standards, and adhere to agreed-upon timelines.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues, providing technical guidance for solutions and ensuring any vendor-related challenges are addressed swiftly and effectively.
Actively contribute to the creation and management of a talent pipeline by participating in recruitment efforts, establishing strong university relations, and managing internship programs.