Engineering Manager Base Software, Test Systems & Global Operations (Infotainment Systems)

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Engineering Manager Base Software, Test Systems & Global Operations (Infotainment Systems)

Seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead development, execution, and global team expansion for a next-generation embedded automotive platform. This role combines technical leadership across base software and test systems with responsibility for building and scaling a BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) engineering team in India.

The position requires a strong background in embedded systems, along with proven experience managing distributed teams, driving execution, and ensuring high-quality delivery across complex automotive platforms.

Requirements:

• Lead and manage base software and test automation engineering teams, including solid-line ownership of assigned resources
• Set clear priorities, objectives, and performance expectations aligned with platform roadmaps
• Mentor and develop engineers and technical leaders, partnering with Tech Leads for day-to-day technical direction
• Drive hiring, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning
• Establish and scale a BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) team in India as an extended engineering workbench
• Assign and manage tasks across global teams while ensuring delivery meets quality, timing, and integration standards
• Oversee operational execution including vendor coordination, purchase orders, invoicing, and resource planning
• Own delivery of base software components including BSP, MCAL, bootloaders, HALs, and OS/RTOS services
• Guide board bring-up, early silicon validation, and low-level driver integration
• Act as escalation point for complex hardware-software interaction issues
• Lead development of automated test frameworks for bring-up, validation, and manufacturing
• Define test strategies, coverage, and best practices across automation and validation
• Drive improvements in test efficiency, reliability, and cycle time through tooling and process enhancements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, systems, safety, security, validation, and product teams
• Align software and test roadmaps with program milestones and delivery timelines
• Identify risks early and drive mitigation plans across stakeholders
• Contribute to budget planning, forecasting, and resource optimization
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Deep experience in embedded base software architectures (BSP, MCAL, bootloaders, HAL, OS/RTOS services)
• Strong background in ECU and HPC bring-up, silicon validation, and production readiness
• Experience with automotive EE architectures and development processes
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety concepts and implementation
• Experience building and scaling test systems, automation frameworks, and CI pipelines
• Proficiency in C/C and scripting languages
• Strong experience with embedded debugging tools and system-level troubleshooting
• Experience managing third-party vendors and software integrations
  
  

Leadership & Execution:

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in embedded or automotive environments
• Strong people leadership, mentorship, and team development skills
• Ability to manage global/distributed teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience aligning staffing, budgets, and technical execution with business goals
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational leadership skills
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments
  
  

Additional Information:

Type: Full-time

Location: Mountain View, CA

Salary: $252k - $260k DOE

Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel required (<20%)

Experience:

• 12 years in embedded software, base software (BSW), or test systems
• 4 years in people management and technical leadership
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Master s degree preferred
  
  

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