Scania's R&D department is transforming to become part of TRATON Group R&D. TRATON is a group of strong brands with a shared mission: transforming transportation together to create the future of sustainable transport solutions. Within TRATON, we include MAN, Scania, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Together, we have the power to transform transportation.
 
Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do.

Role Summary

 As Unit Manager for High Performance Platform Software (CHIPPS), you will lead a team of skilled software engineers responsible for integrating and maintaining operating systems like QNX and Linux across TRATON’s High Performance ECUs. You will play a strategic role in shaping our software platform, empowering application developers, and driving the Software Defined Vehicle vision forward.

Job Responsibilities 

Your main tasks will be:

•    Designing, building and optimizing section capacities and capabilities
•    Supporting the VCT-triad and Section Head in shaping the technological strategy and roadmap
•    Ensuring alignment with global ways of working and managing unit-level escalations
•    Supporting resource and capacity planning in collaboration with the Global Section Head
•    Leading personnel management: recruiting, hiring, developing, and succession planning
•    Recruiting and supporting Scrum Masters within the development flow landscape

Who You Are 

You are an experienced leader within Electrical Engineering or IT, preferably with a background in the automotive industry. You hold a relevant university degree and ideally bring additional experience from purchasing, production, or project leadership. Most importantly, you are passionate about people and excel at creating a strong, motivated, and collaborative team environment. Your leadership inspires trust, fosters growth, and drives performance in times of change.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – your unique experience and perspectives is valuable to us.

This Is Us

Our unit develops, integrates, and delivers a modular, high-performance software platform for central ECUs in the TRATON Modular System. This platform enables fast and high-quality application development by decoupling hardware from software and aligning with the highest safety and security standards. We support developers with efficient, standardized processes, methods, and tools, rooted in automotive and industry best practices.

Our unit focuses specifically on the integration and maintenance of POSIX-based operating systems, such as QNX and Linux, within the CHIPPS platform.

Within TRATON Group R&D, you are an important part of something bigger. Joining us means gaining access to the ins and outs of the entire transportation industry. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Being bigger also means being stronger. Together with our brands, we have the collective power to transform transportation.

We Offer

We offer a dynamic, flexible workplace with hybrid work options, including Scania Sergel and Midway hubs. With a structured development plan and courses, TRATON Group R&D supports your career growth both locally and internationally. 

Benefits include wellness allowance, TRATON result bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. We also hosts events for employees and their families, and Stockholm residents enjoy direct access to Södertälje via Scania Job express buses.

Application

Your application should include a CV and any relevant certificates. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity in our recruitment processes.

Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2025-05-04. Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact: 
Christian Winkler, Functional Manager, christian.winkler.b@man.eu or Stephan Zenter, Senior Manager, stephan.zentner@scania.com

We look forward to your application!