Director of Embedded System

10 hours ago

Derech Menachem Begin Tel AvivYafo Tel Aviv District Israel Autobrains Technologies Full time ₪120,000 - ₪240,000 per year

About the Role

 We are seeking a hands-on Director of Embedded Systems to lead the strategy, execution, and customer engagement for our embedded platforms in advanced automotive perception. Reporting directly to the VP R&D, you will manage the Embedded Software Team Lead (5 engineers) and the Software Architect, while also engaging closely with Tier-1/OEM customers and silicon vendors.

This role combines deep technical ownership, strong leadership, and customer-facing responsibilities in a fast-paced startup environment.

Leadership & Team Growth

  • Lead the Embedded Software Team Lead and Software Architect, ensuring alignment between architecture, implementation, and delivery.
  • Set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee execution across embedded software development.
  • Act as the escalation point for complex technical or organizational challenges.
  • Build a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative culture.
  • Prepare for future team growth as the company scales.

Technical Ownership

  • Remain hands-on with design reviews, architecture decisions, and technical discussions.
  • Own the end-to-end embedded software vision for perception systems, balancing scalability, real-time performance, and safety.
  • Oversee architecture across heterogeneous compute platforms (CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, MCUs).
  • Ensure best practices in coding, reviews, testing, and integration in real-time, safety-critical environments.
  • Coordinate with 3rd-party partners on middleware, BSP, OS abstraction, and low-level drivers, with the ability to read and challenge design documentation.

Customer & Partner Engagement

  • Spend ~50% of your time outbound: lead technical discussions with Tier-1/OEM customers, support escalations, and represent embedded systems in workshops.
  • Manage relationships with silicon vendors (e.g., TI, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Renesas), staying aligned with their roadmaps.
  • Ensure embedded deliverables are integrated smoothly with broader system needs in perception, hardware, and validation.

Standards & Compliance

  • Own compliance with ASPICE, AUTOSAR, ISO Functional Safety), and ISO/SAE Cybersecurity).
  • Lead audits, reviews, DFMEA/DFA processes, and quality gates.
  • Define and enforce engineering processes and metrics across the embedded team.

Innovation & Roadmap

  • Track industry trends in embedded systems, AI acceleration, and automotive perception.
  • Shape the long-term roadmap for embedded platforms in collaboration with executives.
  • Evaluate and adopt new tools, frameworks, and hardware accelerators to enhance performance and safety.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in embedded systems/software development, with 8+ years in automotive or Tier-1/OEM environments.
  • Proven track record in senior management roles (Director / Head of Embedded / Engineering Manager).
  • Hands-on technical depth in software architecture, embedded development, and safety-critical systems.
  • Strong programming background in C/C++; familiarity with Python and ML frameworks is a plus.
  • Experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay).
  • Deep knowledge of ISO 26262, ASPICE, AUTOSAR, and cybersecurity standards.
  • Advantage: Experience with TI TDA4 and NVIDIA platforms.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with ability to engage both executives and customers.
  • Advanced degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • Startup mindset: hands-on, adaptable, execution-driven, while experienced in working with Tier-1/OEMs.

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