Imagine being part of a team that’s redefining the future of mobility—where your ideas don’t just sit in a lab but power next-generation technology. At indie, we are developing cutting-edge semiconductors, photonics, and radar sensors and systems for automotive, industrial, and adjacent markets. Our innovations are at the heart of advanced intelligent sensing and user experience applications, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

If you're passionate about groundbreaking technology and want to make a real impact alongside a fast-paced team that thrives on creativity and collaboration, we’d love to have you on board!

We are seeking a Program Manager with a strong background in automotive software development to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams in delivering embedded software solutions for next-generation radar systems. This role requires both technical depth in embedded systems and advanced program management capabilities to ensure successful execution from concept through production across multiple projects and stakeholders.

Responsiblities

Own the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex automotive software programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, scope, schedule, and budget.
Lead multiple project teams and collaborate with software, hardware, and systems engineering to define program requirements, architecture, and design specifications.
Act as the primary interface between engineering teams, internal and external stakeholders, executive management, and customers, ensuring alignment and clear communication at all levels.
Ensure all program deliverables meet automotive standards, including Automotive SPICE and ISO 26262, and drive compliance activities across teams.
Assess the program-level impact when requirements or priorities change, manage scope adjustments, and guide teams through transitions with minimal disruption.
Provide clear, comprehensive reporting to leadership, highlighting progress, risks, dependencies, and key metrics to maintain transparency.
Proactively identify and mitigate risks, resolve cross-team issues, and ensure resources are effectively allocated to meet program priorities.

Requirements

A degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in embedded software and/or program management, ideally within automotive development.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects or large-scale programs, with a strong understanding of software development practices (e.g., Automotive SPICE) and program/project management frameworks (e.g., PMI, IPMA).
Familiarity with agile development methodologies and tools, with the ability to scale agile practices across teams.
A structured, self-driven, and solutions-oriented working style, with strong leadership and organizational abilities.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly convey complex topics to diverse audiences.

indie Semiconductor and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Concerning agencies: indie Semiconductor does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.

Program Manager – Automotive Software Development (m/f/d)

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