Section Lead, OTA Onboard Development

Mercedes-Benz Digital Tech Ltd.

Shanghai, Xingchi Tower, No. 399, Keqiao Road, Jinqiao, Pudong, China (Hybrid)

Job Type Full time

Experience Senior

Posted 1 month ago

Hybrid Senior Level

Tasks

We are seeking a highly skilled OTA Section Lead to manage the daily operations of the Software Update / OTA section and drive onboard development. This role focuses on overseeing a cross-functional team, acting as the primary escalation point, and ensuring local onboard developments meet customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Task Management

Monitor work progress, distribute workload, and manage daily operations for a team of Software Architects, Function Owners, System Spec Engineers, and Technical Project Managers.
Empower team members through continuous coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
Assist with daily people supervision tasks including recruitment, attendance, LEAD Goal Agreements, and training.

OTA Onboard Development

Lead the development and integration of the in-vehicle OTA client (Update Manager).
Ensure the OTA client correctly interfaces with the central gateway and MB.OS architecture.

Alignment & Milestone Tracking

Serve as the technical bridge between Mercedes-Benz R&D China and other development organizations.
Track onboard software development progress against global vehicle project timelines.
Ensure OTA client maturity aligns with critical vehicle integration gates, such as prototype phases and start of production.

Risk Management & Reporting

Identify technical risks, hardware dependencies, and integration bottlenecks early in the development cycle.
Define mitigation strategies, take ownership of resolving complex technical or process problems, and escalate critical blockers.
Regularly report on software maturity, defect rates (bug burn-down charts), and integration status to management.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Master degree or above in Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in automotive software development, E/E architecture, or connected vehicle services.
2+ years of proven experience in a leadership role within the automotive or technology industry.
Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex software or system engineering projects, preferably in OTA or Software Update.

Knowledge & Skills

Strong leadership, team-building, and conflict-resolution skills.
Solid understanding of the automotive software development lifecycle, V-model, and ASPICE standards.
Deep problem-solving capabilities and the ability to guide teams through technical or project-management bottlenecks.
Excellent communication skills for engineering teams and upper management.
Fluent oral and written English communication capability.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with global teams and managing internal staff and external technical partners.
Technical understanding of vehicle networks, Linux, QNX, Android, cybersecurity, and cloud-to-vehicle communication.