Full Description

Lead part of our Munich R&D Embedded Software Platform team (~10) of Mobile Radio Test to evolve our embedded stack into a cloud-ready foundation, shape SDR strategy, partner globally, and own cross-functional Embedded Linux components. You have proven leadership; embedded (Yocto/Zephyr), cloud (AWS/Azure), containers (Docker/Kubernetes/EKS/AKS), plus SDR/5G–6G exposure and strong agile development processes.

Your tasks

Provide disciplinary and technical leadership and drive the growth and personal development of the R&D Embedded Software Platform team of around 10 employees in Munich. Plan and execute the evolution of the embedded platform into a cloud infrastructure–ready platform, including roadmap definition, migration strategy, and rollout in partnership with key stakeholders. Shape the platform software strategy underpinning the next generation of Software Defined Radios for mobile radio testing. Collaborate closely with international development teams, with a strong interface to product-specific software departments. Champion the technological and methodological evolution of our software, fostering innovation, best practices, and engineering excellence across the team. Own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of cross-functional Embedded Linux platform components.

Your Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, ideally with a focus on communications or information technology. Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, inspire, and align cross-functional teams. Several years of experience delivering complex software and/or device platforms, with a strong track record in embedded systems including (e.g., Yocto Linux, Zephyr). Core cloud expertise Architecting on a major cloud (AWS or Azure) for secure, scalable platform services, including core networking, compute, and storage Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes; EKS/AKS) for microservices and edge/IoT deployments. Domain knowledge in mobile radio and SDR and exposure to 5G/6G technologies, protocols, and test/measurement workflows is a plus. Deep familiarity with modern engineering practices (Agile, Lean, Scrum) and DevOps principles. High level of self-motivation, conceptual strength, and strong results orientation.

Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your application! Ideally, you should apply online with the reference number. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your recruiting contact via LinkedIn or XING.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We are looking forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Reference number 14447

Recruiting contact Bettina Bauer

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.