Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Redefine the Driving Experience, Join Valeo.

As the world leader in driver assistance systems, Valeo reinvents life on board and driving experience. From connectivity and intuitive controls solutions to driving automation, Valeo’s Brain Division is creating a new era of autonomous and enjoyable travel.

Valeo’s Mobility Tech Center (VMTC) located in Créteil (94) is Valeo’s Brain Division Headquarters. This Research & Development center employs over 1,180 people working on the development of Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS), connectivity solutions, human-machine interfaces and vehicle cabin monitoring systems.

The Connect team, which specializes in the development of telematics and access products, is currently looking for an R&D Software Manager M/F dedicated to the entire product line.

Your missions:

• Optimize the organization of the R&D Software teams

• Ensure the availability of resources and skills

• Establish and monitor the budget

• Define technical strategies for customers

• Define the standardization strategy and ensure the development and implementation of standards

• Ensure continuous performance improvement

• Liaise with customers and contribute to the smooth running of projects

• Identify potential synergies with other product ranges

• Monitor the competition

• Support technical communications and marketing activities

Your profile :

With a five-year degree (engineering, master's) in software engineering or telecommunications, you have at least 15 years of proven experience working in a multicultural industrial environment (automotive or similar).

Well-versed in complex organizations, you act as a true coach to your teams, promoting a collaborative way of working.

Your technical knowledge of the Linux operating system allows you to establish your legitimacy and provide optimal support for change management. Proficiency in Autosar software is an additional asset.

You are known for your team spirit, assertiveness, and agility.

You are fluent in English. Knowledge of German is a plus.

Employee Benefits : 

• Employee shareholding plan, Action Logement Services (financial support for housing)

• Social and Economic Committee (CSE) : holidays, social and cultural activities

• Ability to work from home (up to 2 days per week)

• Company restaurant

Why Valeo?

• To join a top tech company shaping tomorrow’s automotive industry

• To explore national and international career mobility opportunities 

• To support the development of greener, safer and smarter mobility

Valeo sees the diversity of its employees as a key asset across all of its businesses, in all its forms – including gender diversity, disability diversity, cultural diversity and intergenerational diversity.

Job:

R&D Director

Organization:

PG R&D Software

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Undefined term

Job Posting Date:

2025-09-11

Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com