The Impact You'll Make
We at Danfoss Power Solutions are looking for a Lead Embedded Software Engineer (m/f/d) in Neumünster
This role is pivotal in shaping the future of mobile machinery. You’ll not only contribute to developing the next generation of our PLUS+1 Operating System platform—used in construction, agriculture, and off-highway vehicles—but also provide technical leadership and act as a key link between our team in Neumünster and our colleagues in Pune, India. Your work will directly impact performance, safety, and innovation in the field.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Translating specifications and data sheets into reliable embedded software
* Capturing and managing requirements using modern tools
* Designing and implementing drivers for real-time embedded systems
* Contributing to safety-critical software development
* Collaborating with international engineering teams across Danfoss
* Providing technical guidance to the team in India and act as an interface to the Neumünster team, ensuring alignment and smooth collaboration
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience in embedded software development using C
* Solid understanding of microcontroller architectures (e.g., Cortex-M, TriCore) and interfaces like CAN, SPI, I2C
* Practical debugging experience (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes, protocol analyze
* Great communication skills and ability to align teams across geographies
* Ideally experience in technical leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration
* Fluency in English
For further questions, please reach out to Friederike Gottwald, Talent Acquisition Partner, at +49 40 7367 5131.
What You'll Get from Us
1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
2. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
4. You’ll receive benefits according to IG Metall tariff like a 35h-week, 13th salary, additional bonus such as summer- or end-of-year bonus, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.