Experis is hiring | Embedded Software Engineering Manager (C/C++) | Hybrid | Ovar, Portugal

Experis is currently recruiting an Embedded Software Engineering Manager (Group Leader) to join an international technology and industrial company developing mission-critical embedded systems used worldwide in airports, public transportation and large infrastructures.

Location: Ovar, Portugal (hybrid model – 2 days/week onsite)

International environment: collaboration with engineering teams in Germany and the Netherlands

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop an international team of software and firmware engineers (~10 people)
• Ensure delivery of embedded software projects on time, with quality and certification compliance
• Coordinate technical roadmap, releases and stakeholders
• Contribute hands-on when needed, acting as Product Owner or Test Architect
• Support team growth, coaching and performance development

Requirements

• Proven experience managing and developing software engineering teams
• Strong stakeholder management and roadmap planning experience
• Solid background in embedded software development (C/C++)
• Experience in Agile environments (Scrum, Product Ownership, or Test Leadership)
• Experience delivering products in deadline-driven environments
• Strong people leadership, coaching and team-building skills
• Fluent English and availability for occasional international travel

Nice to have

• Experience in safety-critical or certified environments
• Experience leading distributed international teams
• Experience as Product Owner, Test Lead, or Test Architect