Team Lead Onboard Software

As the Onboard Software Team Lead, you will drive the development of cutting-edge software for our autonomous shuttles, shaping both the technical architecture and the strategic direction of our robotics applications. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will mentor a high-performing team, collaborate across disciplines, and deliver innovative solutions that define the future of our products.

• Lead and inspire a cross-functional software team to develop high-quality applications for our autonomous shuttles.
• Define and execute the strategic vision and short-term priorities for the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with Movu Robotics’ goals and product roadmap.
• Design, implement, and maintain the application software architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Contribute to the definition of the shuttle controls strategy, integrating cutting-edge robotics and automation technologies.
• Prioritize and manage project tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality, balancing innovation with practical execution.
• Build and optimize the software release process and CI/CD pipeline to streamline development and deployment.
• Support software and product testing, working alongside QA teams and product experts to ensure robust, user-centric solutions.
• Drive the creation of clear, comprehensive software product documentation to facilitate knowledge sharing and compliance.

 

• Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Automation, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in machine or robot application software development.
• Proven experience in embedded software or firmware development is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with MATLAB or ROS2 is highly desirable.
• Experience with the V-model (requirements, design, coding, integration, testing) is required.
• Leadership experience in managing teams or projects is greatly valued.
• “Maker” mentality: You’re hands-on, proactive, and driven by a passion for building and improving systems.
• Autonomous yet collaborative: You take ownership of your work while thriving in a team environment.
• Strong communicator: Fluent in English (B2 or higher), with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-solver: You approach challenges with creativity, resilience, and a focus on solutions.

What do we offer you?

• A place in an enthusiastic, young organisation with the necessary ambitions
• The necessary freedom and opportunity to take initiative. 
• An intensive training by experienced people.
• An attractive salary in an international environment with many benefits: 
  • Company car with fuel card/charging pass
  • Group & health insurance
  • Meal vouchers (8€)
  • Net allowances
  • CAO90 Bonus
  • Laptop
  • iPhone + subscription
  • 20 days of vacation plus 12 extra days for working a full year on 40h-workweek instead of 38h (32 leave days in total)

Unsolicited representations by third parties (recruitment agencies, headhunters, ...) of CVs via mail and/or telephone for our vacancies are considered as direct applications where no compensation is provided to the third party. Any T&Cs from these third parties will not be accepted unless upon signature of the T&Cs by a person in charge of HR. Candidates remain registered in the system for 12 months and cannot be proposed again during this period.