Lead Embedded Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Overview

Lead Embedded Software Engineer (m/f/d) at Danfoss Power Solutions. This role is based in Neumünster, Germany. The position is pivotal in shaping the future of mobile machinery. You’ll contribute to developing the next generation of our PLUS+1 Operating System platform—used in construction, agriculture, and off-highway vehicles—and provide technical leadership, acting as a key link between the Neumünster team and the Pune, India team. Your work will impact performance, safety, and innovation in the field.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Translating specifications and data sheets into reliable embedded software
• Capturing and managing requirements using modern tools
• Designing and implementing drivers for real-time embedded systems
• Contributing to safety-critical software development
• Collaborating with international engineering teams across Danfoss
• Providing technical guidance to the team in India and acting as an interface to the Neumünster team, ensuring alignment and smooth collaboration

What We\\\’re Looking For

• Proven experience in embedded software development using C
• Solid understanding of microcontroller architectures (e.g., Cortex-M, TriCore) and interfaces like CAN, SPI, I2C
• Practical debugging experience (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers)
• Great communication skills and ability to align teams across geographies
• Ideally experience in technical leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration
• Fluency in English

What You\\\’ll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued for who they are
• Benefits according to IG Metall tariff (e.g., 35h-week, 13th salary, bonuses, pension plans, personal insurance). These vary by country and contract

For further questions, please reach out to Friederike Gottwald, Talent Acquisition Partner, at +49 40 7367 5131.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.