Summary: Seeking an Automotive Software Engineering Manager to build and lead a high-performing embedded software organization in Mexico, focusing on next-generation battery management software for future mobility solutions. Highlights: 1. Lead and scale a high-performing embedded software organization 2. Shape technical strategy, engineering excellence, and organizational culture 3. Drive development of next-generation battery management software **The Role** ------------ **Mexico Manager of Automotive Software Engineering – Advanced Energy Storage** The Advanced Energy Storage Software Team at Clarios is seeking a **MAnager of Automotive Software Engineering** to lead and scale a high\-performing embedded software organization in Mexico. This role is responsible for building a new engineering hub and driving the development of next\-generation battery management software for future mobility solutions. You will play a critical role in shaping technical strategy, engineering excellence, and organizational culture while partnering with global teams to deliver innovative, safety\-critical automotive systems. **What You’ll Do (Impact Areas)** --------------------------------- ### **Engineering Leadership \& Talent Development** * Build, lead, and mentor a high\-performing team of embedded software engineers in a distributed environment * Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement * Act as a technical leader and coach, guiding teams through complex design and problem\-solving challenges ### **Technical Strategy \& Execution** * Own the end\-to\-end development of embedded software (base software, middleware, diagnostics, and application layers) * Provide hands\-on technical leadership through code reviews, debugging, prototyping, and system integration * Ensure robust development environments, tools, and system\-level solutions are in place * Drive compliance with automotive standards including ASPICE, ISO 26262, and ISO/SAE 21434 ### **Engineering Infrastructure \& Process Excellence** * Establish foundational engineering capabilities for a new development site, including: + Development environments and toolchains + CI/CD pipelines tailored for embedded systems + Software lifecycle processes, coding standards, and workflows + Integration and validation frameworks (SIL, HIL, bench testing) * Partner with product, architecture, and quality teams to align with global engineering standards ### **Global Collaboration \& Stakeholder Management** * Collaborate with global product teams, customers, suppliers, and cross\-functional stakeholders * Serve as the primary interface between the Mexico engineering hub and global organizations * Navigate cross\-cultural environments effectively, ensuring alignment across time zones and teams ### **Requirements Engineering \& System Integration** * Lead software requirements engineering activities for advanced battery systems * Translate customer specifications into structured software requirements and system architectures * Ensure full traceability of requirements across the development lifecycle * Collaborate with systems, hardware, and modeling teams to develop algorithms and diagnostics * Support software architecture definition, design reviews, and test strategy validation ### **Operational Excellence \& Delivery** * Translate ambiguous or high\-level objectives into structured execution plans * Drive clarity, identify gaps, and implement scalable solutions in evolving environments * Lead change control processes, impact analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives **What Success Looks Like** --------------------------- * Successful establishment and scaling of a high\-performing Mexico\-based engineering team * On\-time, high\-quality delivery of embedded software aligned with safety and cybersecurity standards * Strong adoption of standardized engineering processes and tools across the site * High stakeholder satisfaction across global teams and customers * Improved engineering productivity through robust infrastructure and CI/CD implementation * Clear requirements traceability and reduced defects through disciplined systems engineering * Recognition as a trusted technical and organizational leader across the global organization **Core Competencies** --------------------- * **Strategic Leadership:** Ability to build organizations and define technical direction in ambiguous environments * **Technical Depth:** Expertise in embedded systems and safety\-critical automotive software * **Execution Excellence:** Strong planning, prioritization, and delivery in fast\-paced settings * **Collaboration \& Influence:** Effective across global, cross\-functional, and multicultural teams * **Systems Thinking:** Ability to connect software, hardware, and system\-level requirements * **Communication:** Clear, concise, and influential communication across all organizational levels * **Continuous Improvement:** Mindset focused on scalability, efficiency, and innovation **What You Bring (Qualifications)** ----------------------------------- ### **Required** * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field * 10\+ years of experience in embedded software development for safety\-critical systems * 5\+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role * Proven experience in automotive or mobility\-related industries * Strong experience with software requirements engineering and systems integration * Demonstrated ability to build teams and operate in ambiguous, fast\-evolving environments * Advanced English communication skills (written and verbal) ### **Preferred** * Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies * Strong knowledge of ASPICE processes and compliance * Experience with functional safety and cybersecurity standards (ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434\) * Familiarity with tools such as Jira, IBM DOORS, Jama, and UML\-based design tools * Experience with AUTOSAR (e.g., Vector DaVinci) * Experience with model\-based development tools (MathWorks, TargetLink) * Knowledge of verification tools (QAC, Cantata) * Experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN) * Familiarity with Vector tools (CANoe, CANape, CANalyzer) * Experience leading distributed or remote engineering teams **Work Model \& Travel** ------------------------ * **Location:** Mexico (hybrid or on\-site at the Mexico Development Center, depending on business needs) * **Travel:** Occasional international travel to collaborate with global teams and stakeholders **Our Commitment to You** ------------------------- * Opportunity to build and lead a new engineering organization with global impact * Exposure to cutting\-edge automotive and energy storage technologies * A collaborative, inclusive, and innovation\-driven culture * Career growth through leadership development and global project exposure * Competitive compensation and recognition aligned with performance * Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of the organization **About Clarios:** Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low\-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best\-in\-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF). **To All Recruitment Agencies**: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs. **Equal Employment Opportunity:** Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non\-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. **A Note to Job Applicants**: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.