Discipline Design Leader - Software
Role Overview
As a Software Design Leader, you will be responsible for:
Budget:
Responsible for Project Budget execution: Execute the software budget within the assigned project, ensuring alignment with the overall project budget and software Discipline budget guidelines provided by the software Engineering Manager of the entity.
Support Operations:
Responsible for Project Discipline QCD Management: Lead the team responsible for Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) performance of the software discipline within the assigned project, adhering to standardized methodologies, software project dashboard and KPIs defined by the Group/Division and followed by the software Engineering Manager and Discipline Team Leader.
Responsible for software Technical Review execution and corrective action plan within the project.
Drive design solutions & reuse within the assigned project.
Competencies:
Support [Discipline Name] Discipline QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control): Identify discipline issues in standard, method, tools, test means for ensuring rapid resolution of technical issues and continuous improvement in design execution
Responsible for Project QRQC, ensuring management of the correction of major technical issues with the support of the entity software engineering manager and the relevant Experts.
Support software Competency Development of the design team within the project.
Efficiency:
Execute Software Efficiency Plan within the assigned project.
Collaboration and Influence:
Collaborate with Discipline Engineering Manager and Discipline Team Leader: Maintain regular communication and alignment with the Discipline Engineering Manager and Discipline Team Leader on budget performance, design execution, quality control, and efficiency initiatives.
Collaborate with R&D Technical Project Leader: Work closely with the R&D Technical Project Leader to ensure seamless integration of the software design within the overall project plan, timeline, and technical specifications.
Lead and Mentor Discipline Designers: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to Discipline Designers working on the project, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
What You Should Have:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required
3-5+ years of work experience in the field of embedded software engineering, ideally in the automotive industry.
Strong experience in Software development using Embedded C & C++
Good knowledge of industry coding standards (MISRA,CyberSecurity..,etc)
Good knowledge of writing tests, debugging, knowledge in documentation and test tools.
Knowledge of process models (e.g. Automotive SPICE®)
Knowledge of ISO26262/SOTIF Functional Safety Standards
Join us!
Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO2 emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!
Diversity by nature At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talents. You are looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about valeo: https://www.valeo.com
Job:
Engineering Disciplines Management
Organization:
Software Engineering
Full Job Posting
About the Role:
As a Software Design Leader, you will be responsible for:
Budget:
Responsible for Project Budget execution: Execute the software budget within the assigned project, ensuring alignment with the overall project budget and software Discipline budget guidelines provided by the software Engineering Manager of the entity.
Support Operations:
Responsible for Project Discipline QCD Management: Lead the team responsible for Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) performance of the software discipline within the assigned project, adhering to standardized methodologies, software project dashboard and KPIs defined by the Group/Division and followed by the software Engineering Manager and Discipline Team Leader.
Responsible for software Technical Review execution and corrective action plan within the project.
Drive design solutions & reuse within the assigned project.
Competencies:
Support [Discipline Name] Discipline QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control): Identify discipline issues in standard, method, tools, test means for ensuring rapid resolution of technical issues and continuous improvement in design execution
Responsible for Project QRQC, ensuring management of the correction of major technical issues with the support of the entity software engineering manager and the relevant Experts.
Support software Competency Development of the design team within the project.
Efficiency:
Execute Software Efficiency Plan within the assigned project.
Collaboration and Influence:
Collaborate with Discipline Engineering Manager and Discipline Team Leader: Maintain regular communication and alignment with the Discipline Engineering Manager and Discipline Team Leader on budget performance, design execution, quality control, and efficiency initiatives.
Collaborate with R&D Technical Project Leader: Work closely with the R&D Technical Project Leader to ensure seamless integration of the software design within the overall project plan, timeline, and technical specifications.
Lead and Mentor Discipline Designers: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to Discipline Designers working on the project, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
What You Should Have:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required
3-5+ years of work experience in the field of embedded software engineering, ideally in the automotive industry.
Strong experience in Software development using Embedded C & C++
Good knowledge of industry coding standards (MISRA,CyberSecurity..,etc)
Good knowledge of writing tests, debugging, knowledge in documentation and test tools.
Knowledge of process models (e.g. Automotive SPICE®)
Knowledge of ISO26262/SOTIF Functional Safety Standards
Join us!
Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO2 emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!
Diversity by nature At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talents. You are looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about valeo: https://www.valeo.com
Job:
Engineering Disciplines Management
Organization:
Software Engineering
Schedule:
- Full time
- Employee Status:
- Regular
- Job Type:
- Permanent contract
- Job Posting Date:
- 2026-10-12
- Join Us! Being part of our team, you will join: one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required
About Valeo
Global automotive technology supplier and systems integrator.
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