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Director Embedded Software & Cloud Infrastructure (m/f/d) for 5G/6G Mobile Radio Testing / SDR

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City/region: Munich (Germany)
Entry level: Managers, Professionals
Employment Type: Full-time, unlimited
Ref. Number: 538

Introduction

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.

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 cross-functional Embedded Linux platform components end-to-end: architecture, implementation oversight, quality, security, and continuous improvement.
Ensure the platform meets instrument-grade requirements: reliability, maintainability, long-term support, and predictable releases for multiple product groups.

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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.
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.
Several years of experience delivering complex software and/or device platforms, with a strong track record in embedded Linux 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.

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At Rohde & Schwarz, we develop and produce solutions in the fields of Test & Measurement, Technology Systems, and Networks & Cybersecurity – driven by the vision of a safer and connected world. From software to final production, our more than 15,000 employees create products and systems that set global standards and enable technological sovereignty for industrial, regulatory, and government customers worldwide. Our headquarters, located in the heart of Munich, also serves as our main development site.