Section Lead, OTA Onboard Development

Aufgaben We are seeking a highly skilled OTA Section Lead to manage the daily operations of the Software Update / OTA section and drive onboard development. This role focuses on overseeing a cross-functional team, acting as the primary escalation point, and ensuring local onboard developments meet the expectations from our customers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Task Management Monitor work progress, distribute workload, and manage daily operations for a team of Software Architects, Function Owners, System Spec Engineers, and Technical Project Managers. Empower team members through continuous coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback. Assist with daily people supervision tasks including recruitment, attendance, LEAD Goal Agreements, and training.
2. OTA Onboard Development Lead the development and integration of the in-vehicle OTA client (Update Manager). Ensure the OTA client correctly interfaces with the central gateway and MB.OS architecture.
3. Alignment & Milestone Tracking Serve as the technical bridge between Mercedes-Benz R&D China and other development organizations Track onboard software development progress against global vehicle project timelines. Ensure OTA client maturity aligns with critical vehicle integration gates, such as prototype phases and start of production.
4. Risk Management & Reporting Identify technical risks, hardware dependencies, and integration bottlenecks early in the development cycle. Define mitigation strategies, take ownership of resolving complex technical or process problems, and escalate critical blockers. Regularly report on software maturity, defect rates (bug burn-down charts), and integration status to management. Qualifikationen Education & Experience Master degree or above, major in Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or other related fields. 7+ years of working experience in automotive software development, E/E architecture, or connected vehicle services. 2+ years of proven experience in a leadership role (e.g., team lead, section lead, technical lead, or lateral management) within the automotive or tech industry. Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex software or system engineering projects, preferably in the OTA or Software Update domain. Knowledge & Skills Strong leadership, team-building, and conflict-resolution skills. Solid understanding of the complete automotive software development lifecycle, V-model, and ASPICE standards. Deep problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to dive into technical or project management bottlenecks and guide the team to a solution. Excellent communication skills and the ability to tailor technical messaging for both engineering teams and upper management. Fluent oral and written English communication capability.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working with global teams and managing both internal staff and external technical partners. Broad technical understanding of vehicle networks, operating systems (Linux, QNX, Android), cybersecurity, and cloud-to-vehicle communication.