Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

In our Budapest Design Center, we develop cutting-edge technologies that power the future of Automotive, Cloud, Enterprise, and Telecommunications systems. Our engineering teams contribute to a diverse portfolio that includes next-generation network infrastructure, autonomous driving platforms, cloud-native services, and manufacturing test automation. From Smart Service Routers and storage servers to High Driving Automation Systems and scalable test equipment for global production sites, we deliver innovation across embedded and connected domains.

For our Design Center team, we are currently looking for a(n)

Software Technical Lead

Strengthening our team, you would get to

• Work for the big server, telecommunications and automotive players
• Work in a supportive, stable, inventive team in a modern, high-quality environment
• Experience the difference, become a member of our innovative team
• Share with us your ideas, we are looking forward to hearing from you
• Working in the Budapest Science Park located at Budapest city centre

What you will do:

• Serve as the primary leader for software design within embedded systems development.
• Own and drive the detailed design and, in many cases, the overall software architecture for embedded systems.
• Act as both Scrum Master and Product Owner by maintaining the software backlog and facilitating daily stand-up meetings.
• Assign tasks to software engineers, monitor progress, and provide technical guidance to resolve challenges.
• Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders including the Design Project Manager, Software Architect, Technical Lead, Quality and Manufacturing.
• Ensure alignment between software, hardware, and manufacturing teams to meet project goals.
• Follow and promote the Budapest Design Center Software Development Process, adapting Agile and Scrum practices to fit the embedded context.

Fit & Experience: we want to speak with you if YOU...

• Have proven experience in embedded software development, ideally in both the Automotive and Cloud, Server, and Telecommunications sectors
• Possess strong understanding of software-hardware integration challenges and solutions.
• Have experience leading software teams and managing technical backlogs.
• Are familiar with hybrid Agile methodologies adapted for embedded systems.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills.

We consider the following experiences as a plus

• Experience with x86 based Board Management Controller and/or BIOS implementations
• Experience with test automation and hardware testing
• Experience in lab work with oscilloscope, logic analyser
• IREB certificate
• Experience with ASPICE development process
• Experience with safety-critical systems (e.g., ISO 26262).
• Exposure to cloud-connected embedded systems or edge computing.

Here are a few examples of what you’ll get for the great work you provide…

• Great team with cookie meetings, team football
• Good office in Science Park with nice coffee and tea
• Possibility to travel to the US, Mexico, Germany, Taiwan and other countries
• Team buildings
• Fringe benefits: SZÉP card, private medical insurance, yearly bonus
• Internal and external professional trainings
• Flexible working hours
• International career possibilities

Work location:

• Budapest – Science Park

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