Software Domain Lead (Automotive Software)

TL;DR

Software Domain Lead (Automotive Software): Leading the technical direction and delivery of software domains within complex automotive environments with an accent on AUTOSAR architectures and cross-functional alignment. Focus on driving technical decision-making, ensuring end-to-end requirement traceability, and overseeing the full software development lifecycle.

Location: Must be based in Gothenburg

Salary: 46,667 – 56,667 SEK gross per month

Company

Independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to over 1000 clients globally across Information Systems, Telecom, Life Sciences, and Engineering.

What you will do

• Lead the technical direction, prioritization, and delivery quality for an assigned software domain.
• Act as the primary interface between product owners, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Drive technical decision-making, issue resolution, and lead Change Control Board (CCB) meetings.
• Ensure end-to-end traceability of software requirements from system level to implementation and validation.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle including design, integration, testing, and release.
• Monitor and report on KPIs related to software quality, delivery, and performance.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in software engineering within automotive or embedded systems.
• Strong expertise in AUTOSAR (Adaptive and/or Classic) architectures and standards.
• Proven experience in technical leadership or coordination roles.
• Solid understanding of software lifecycle management and requirements management tools.
• English: Good proficiency (mandatory).
• Location: Based in Gothenburg.

Culture & Benefits

• International environment with colleagues from over 110 different nationalities.
• Robust training system via an internal Academy with 250+ modules.
• Strong internal growth culture where 70% of key leaders started at entry-level.
• Vibrant workplace with frequent internal events, afterworks, and team buildings.
• Opportunity to lead social or environmental projects via the WeCare Together program.

Hiring process

• Brief introductory virtual or phone call to discuss motivations and fit.
• Average of 3 interviews with line managers and potential team members.
• Technical assessment or case study (role play, problem-solving scenario) depending on the role.