Software DQE manager

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound. 

Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation. 

At Bose Automotive, we are obsessed with transforming the driving experience, where our customers experience something special in every car we’ve touched. We are looking for an enthusiastic, technically strong Software Test Systems to lead the team of SW Test engineers in our rapidly growing global team. You will have the opportunity to lead the team to work on exciting next generation experiences in some of the world’s leading automobiles.

The successful candidate will enjoy working with high-caliber, cross functional teams to develop high quality software program team. They will have the chance to make an impact and shape the development process going forward with key leadership in a highly visible role. They will also have a proven record of SW test delivering for new and challenging software features, ideally in an embedded environment. This individual will enjoy collaborating with a diverse team, establishing strong relationships with other leaders, while learning and sharing knowledge.

Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, SW Test Systems & Automation to lead our BOSE AUTOMOTIVE JAPAN (BAGK) local SW test team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of SW test systems, automation processes, and infrastructure working with 3rd party Engineering Service Provider (ESP) company in India.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Develop and execute strategic plans for the design, implementation, and maintenance of software test systems and automation processes.
• Direct teams of software test engineers in both BAGK and the ESP. Foster a high-performance culture across team members by promoting collaboration, integrity, inclusion, transparency, accountability, and compassion.
• Manage approximately 10 offshore engineers (primarily based in India) from ESP and several Japan-based direct team members, ensuring alignment with project goals and quality standards.
• Oversee and align budgets and staffing demands across global software test system & automation teams in coordination with Bose stakeholders.
• Lead the development of talent pipelines and succession plans to ensure a robust and skilled workforce for the future.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and communication across teams, ensuring that information and best practices are shared effectively.
• Provide advice, guidance, encouragement, and constructive feedback to team members and other functional managers.
• Implement organizational practices for staffing, diversity, performance management, development, reward and recognition, and retention.
• Ensure compliance with ASPICE process areas SWE.4 (Software Unit Verification), SWE.5 (Integration Testing), and SWE.6 (System Testing).

Budgeting, Finance and Administration

• Collaborate with Customer SW Delivery, E2E Test, Engineering SW application Development and lead forecast budgetary requirements for annual planning rounds.
• Develop and execute financial strategy for test system development & automation, aligning budgeting efforts with the long-term goals of the organization and the specific needs of project management team.
• Implement financial controls and reporting mechanisms to monitor expenditures, ensuring that budgets are adhered to across hardware development teams.
• Drive financial transparency and accountability across teams.
• Define initial budgets and project definitions for strategic technology initiatives, prioritizing approved initiatives across teams.

Software Test

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of test systems and automation processes.
• Define and establish best practices, standards, and procedures for test systems and automation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize test processes, increase efficiency, and reduce cycle times.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance test systems and automation capabilities.
• Foster innovation within test system and automation teams to explore emerging technologies and methodologies that can enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Hands-on experience in SW automation development and deployment.

Years Of Experience

• 8+ years of relevant experience of SW test development, SW automation engineering.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in the automotive industry.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
   

Desired Education

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Required Skills/Experiences

• SW Test and SW automation Technical Leadership skills
• Analytical and conceptual thinking
• Supervisory and management skills
• Experience in developing SW Test strategies and on time delivery of SW Test & Automation
• Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written in both Japanese and English
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent organization and delegation skills
• Strategic/visionary minded.
• Project Management skills

• Proficiency in managing global team members, including offshore resources.
• Detailed knowledge and expertise in test methodologies, test automation frameworks, and test equipment
• Hands-on experience in SW automation programming languages (Python), or C/C++.
• Experience with automotive networks, such as CAN, A2B, MOST, and RS-485.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting abilities.
• Solid understanding of hardware/software integration, embedded systems, and electronic components
• Able to manage team differences within a culturally diverse environment.
• Skill in optimizing resource allocation, including personnel, budget, and technology, to achieve goals efficiently and cost-effectively.
• ASPICE expertise (SWE.4, SWE.5, SWE.6).

Desired Skills

• Working knowledge of Digital Signal Processing
• MatLab expertise
• Tier-1 product development in partnership with Japanese automotive OEMs.

Work Flexibility

• Hybrid working model.(3 days wokring at office)
• Travel to worldwide locations required, less than 15%.

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Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.