Lead Embedded Software Engineer (m/f/d)

We at Danfoss Power Solutions are looking for a Lead Embedded Software Engineer (m/f/d) in Neumünster

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

• This role is pivotal in shaping the future of mobile machinery. You’ll not only contribute to developing the next generation of our PLUS+1 Operating System platform—used in construction, agriculture, and off-highway vehicles—but also provide technical leadership and act as a key link between our team in Neumünster and our colleagues in Pune, India. Your work will directly impact performance, safety, and innovation in the field.
• Translating specifications and data sheets into reliable embedded software
• Capturing and managing requirements using modern tools
• Designing and implementing drivers for real-time embedded systems
• Contributing to safety-critical software development
• Collaborating with international engineering teams across Danfoss
• Providing technical guidance to the team in India and act as an interface to the Neumünster team, ensuring alignment and smooth collaboration

• Proven experience in embedded software development using C
• Solid understanding of microcontroller architectures (e.g., Cortex-M, TriCore) and interfaces like CAN, SPI, I2C
• Practical debugging experience (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes, protocol analyze
• Great communication skills and ability to align teams across geographies
• Ideally experience in technical leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration
• Fluency in English