Schaeffler is a energetic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

General Information

The Software Technical Project Leader (SWTPL) is responsible for end‑to‑end technical ownership and delivery of automotive embedded software projects. The role bridges customer requirements, system architecture, software development, quality, and project execution, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, cost, and quality standards.

The SWTPL works closely with OEM customers, internal cross‑functional teams, and global development centers, while ensuring compliance with automotive standards such as ASPICE, ISO 26262, Cybersecurity, and OEM-specific processes

Your Key Responsibilities

Project & Technical Leadership
Lead software development projects from RFQ/quotation phase through SOP and post‑SOP support




Own technical decision‑making, software concept, and feasibility analysis
Define and manage software project scope, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies
Act as technical interface between customer, system, hardware, and software teams
Customer & Stakeholder Management
Serve as primary customer interface for software topics
Clarify and manage customer requirements, change requests, and technical discussions
Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, technical workshops, and audits
Align internal teams with OEM expectations, timelines, and quality targets
Software Development Oversight
Guide software teams working on:
Embedded C/C++ development
AUTOSAR (Classic / Adaptive)
BSP, MCAL, Middleware
Diagnostics (UDS), Bootloader, OTA
Communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet)
Ensure proper software architecture, modularity, reusability, and scalability
Support estimation,

📌 Embedded Software Project Mgmt. Eng. (Bengaluru)
🏢 Schaeffler
📍 Bengaluru