Overview
Drive the Future of Data Management: Join Us at Sonatus to Transform the Automotive Landscape!
Dublin, Ireland | Full Time | Hybrid
Company
Sonatus is a well-funded, fast-paced, and fast-growing company whose technologies and software help automakers build dynamic software-defined vehicles. With two generations of solutions already on the road with a top global OEM, our vehicle and cloud software solutions are at the forefront of the digital transformation of vehicles. The Sonatus team is a talented and diverse collection of technology and automotive specialists hailing from many of the most prominent companies in their respective industries.
We are in an accelerated growth phase and looking for highly motivated accomplished and driven Embedded Software Engineer Manager to join our growing team. As a part of a cross-functional team that is responsible for the full software development life cycle, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and products, from conception to deployment.
The perfect candidate is expected to be very hands-on but also able to lead a strong development team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage, mentor, and grow a global engineering team.
- Define, implement, and oversee development processes to ensure high-quality and on-time product delivery.
- Set standards for code quality, reliability, and maintenance.
- Conduct design and code reviews.
- Partner with product managers and technical program managers to set development priorities and manage project scopes.
- Represent the engineering team in customer engagements, gather and analyze customer requirements, and drive solutions.
Qualifications and Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field. MS/PhD degrees are preferred.
- 10 years of hands-on software development experience with a strong foundation in system architecture and clean code.
- 5+ years of experience building and managing a software development team
- 2 years of experience managing first-line managers.
- Experience in managing engineers located in multiple countries.
- Excel in managing multiple parallel projects.
- Experience in C++ and Python.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
😍 Our Ideal Profile (what we pay attention to)
- 5+ years of experience building and managing a software development team, with a minimum of 2 years of experience managing first-line managers.
- A candidate currently managing a team or teams developing device-based applications in the automotive, IoT, or networking domains. Experience with building and managing development teams in a startup would be a huge plus.
- Experience in developing C/C++ applications on embedded Linux, Android, or similar systems. But hands-on coding is not a requirement.
Salary: €120,000 – €162,000 a year
* The above salary range is a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate of what Sonatus (“Company”) could reasonably expect to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. The Company reserves the right to modify this range in the future, as needed, as market conditions change.
Sonatus is a tight-knit team aligned around a unified vision. We put progress ahead of politics and are not afraid of asking tough questions. Sometimes we get too busy to say it, but you can be confident that you and your contributions will matter every day. We embrace diversity in all regards because respect is ingrained in our every fibre.
- Team: up to 7-8 people (currently there are mainly Senior devs, but in the future, the company is planning to hire different levels)
- Team’s location – Ireland and Poland
- Hybrid work, 2 days a week in the office in the centre of Dublin (Monday and Thursday)
- Equipment is provided
Other benefits Sonatus offers
- Health Insurance:
Fully Covered Health and Dental Insurance (VHI) - Income Protection Benefits
– Payable if unable to work due to illness or injury following 13 weeks
continuous absence from work:
– 75% x Salary less once the State Disability Benefit PLUS Pension
Contributions and the cost of Life Cover - Life Assurance Benefit – Lump Sum of 4x salary
- Pension – Up to 5% ER contribution match
- Perks
- • Fitness Allowance – €100/month (proof required)
• Phone and Internet – $100/month (monthly allowance to all employee)
• IT equipment allowance – $250 (proof required)
• €20/day allowance on Mondays and Thursday (Office days)
• Snacks and drinks at the office - Time off
– 20 Holidays
– 10 National Holidays - Hybrid work
– 3 days working from home
– 2 at the office (Mondays and Thursdays)
Office location: One Central Plaza, 36 Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 EF64
Hiring stages:
- Screening call – 1 hour
- Panel interview with 4 people
- Final call – 1 hour
Joining Sonatus could be a great opportunity if you’re passionate about the automotive industry and software innovation. The company is at the forefront of transforming how vehicles operate and are maintained, making it an exciting place for engineers and tech enthusiasts alike.
Interested? Let’s connect and discuss the details!
Email: yuliana.rybka@sunvery.com.ua


