Bose Corporation
Manager, SW Systems Test
Bose Corporation, Framingham, Massachusetts, us, 01704
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 Manager to lead the team of SW Test and System Test engineers in our rapidly growing global team. You will have the opportunity to lead the team working 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 programs. 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 SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, SW Test Systems & Automation to lead our Test Systems & Automation team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of test systems, automation processes, and infrastructure within our software development department.
Job ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Management
Develop and execute strategic plans for the design, implementation, and maintenance of software test systems and automation processes.
Direct teams of software and system test engineers within Bose global team. Foster a high-performance culture across all teams by promoting collaboration, integrity, inclusion, transparency, accountability, and compassion.
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 managers.
Implement organizational practices for staffing, diversity, performance management, development, reward and recognition, and retention.
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 a comprehensive 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 System Development & Automation
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.
SW automation development and deployment experience.
Years Of Experience12+ years of relevant experience of SW test development, system test, SW automation engineering.
5+ years of leadership experience in the automotive industry.
Required EducationBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Desired EducationMaster’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Skills
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.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
Excellent organization and delegation skills.
Strategic/visionary minded.
Project Management skills.
Required Skills
Proficiency in managing global SW and Systems teams.
Extensive knowledge and expertise in test methodologies, test automation frameworks, and test equipment.
Hands-on experience in SW automation programming languages (Python), C/C++, MatLab.
Experience with automotive networks, such as CAN, A2B, MOST, RS-485 and Ethernet AVB.
Exceptional 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.
Proven ability to develop a strategic vision for test systems development and automation that aligns with the company's overall business strategy.
Desired Skills
Working knowledge of Digital Signal Processing.
ASPICE expertise.
Work Flexibility
Hybrid working model.
Travel to worldwide locations required, less than 15%.
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The successful candidate will enjoy working with high caliber, cross functional teams to develop high quality software programs. 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 SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, SW Test Systems & Automation to lead our Test Systems & Automation team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of test systems, automation processes, and infrastructure within our software development department.
Job ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Management
Develop and execute strategic plans for the design, implementation, and maintenance of software test systems and automation processes.
Direct teams of software and system test engineers within Bose global team. Foster a high-performance culture across all teams by promoting collaboration, integrity, inclusion, transparency, accountability, and compassion.
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 managers.
Implement organizational practices for staffing, diversity, performance management, development, reward and recognition, and retention.
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 a comprehensive 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 System Development & Automation
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.
SW automation development and deployment experience.
Years Of Experience12+ years of relevant experience of SW test development, system test, SW automation engineering.
5+ years of leadership experience in the automotive industry.
Required EducationBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Desired EducationMaster’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Skills
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.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
Excellent organization and delegation skills.
Strategic/visionary minded.
Project Management skills.
Required Skills
Proficiency in managing global SW and Systems teams.
Extensive knowledge and expertise in test methodologies, test automation frameworks, and test equipment.
Hands-on experience in SW automation programming languages (Python), C/C++, MatLab.
Experience with automotive networks, such as CAN, A2B, MOST, RS-485 and Ethernet AVB.
Exceptional 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.
Proven ability to develop a strategic vision for test systems development and automation that aligns with the company's overall business strategy.
Desired Skills
Working knowledge of Digital Signal Processing.
ASPICE expertise.
Work Flexibility
Hybrid working model.
Travel to worldwide locations required, less than 15%.
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