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Flex · Hungary, Budapest

# Software Technical Lead

Hungary, Budapest Full-time Manager or lead Software Engineering 

Listed on Flex’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Flex’s careers site →](https://flextronics.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Hungary-Budapest/Software-Technical-Lead_WD231880)

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## Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary In our Budapest Design Center, we develop cutting-edge technologies that power the future of Enterprise, Communications, Industrial, and connected embedded systems. Our engineering teams contribute to a diverse portfolio that includes next-generation server platforms, embedded management controllers, firmware solutions, telecommunications infrastructure and manufacturing test automation systems. From high-performance computing platforms and storage servers to embedded control systems and scalable production test solutions, we deliver innovation across embedded and connected domains.

For our Design Center team, we are currently looking for a: Software Technical Lead Strengthening our team, you would get to Work on advanced embedded software and firmware solutions for leading global technology companies. Lead the development of innovative platforms spanning server management, telecommunications, and connected embedded systems. Work in a supportive, stable, and innovative engineering environment. Influence technical direction and software architecture across multiple projects.

Share your ideas and technical expertise while helping shape future products and development processes. Work in the Budapest Science Park, located in the city center.

### What you will do

Lead software design and implementation for complex embedded systems. Own detailed design and, where appropriate, overall software architecture. Take technical ownership of the software scope and represent Flex confidently in software-related discussions with customers. Translate customer needs into technical scope, delivery plans, and clear priorities for the engineering team. Maintain the software backlog, organize short-term work, and support Agile team practices.

Guide engineers, monitor progress, and help resolve complex technical challenges. Collaborate with customers, project managers, hardware, validation, and manufacturing teams. Drive requirements analysis, estimation, risk management, support system bring-up, integration, debugging, and root-cause analysis. Promote engineering excellence through design reviews, code reviews, mentoring, and continuous improvement.

### Fit & Experience

we want to speak with you if YOU... Have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Have proven embedded software development experience, including embedded Linux, kernel, device driver, or low-level firmware work. Possess expert-level low-level programming skills and understand kernel or bare-metal environments, hardware interfaces, timing, and concurrency.

Have experience designing software architectures and leading technical teams. Understand common serial communication concepts and interfacing devices across different bus systems. Have strong software-hardware integration, system bring-up, debugging, and problem-solving skills. Can take ownership of the software scope and drive technical discussions with customers and internal stakeholders in English. Can align changing customer requirements with delivery plans in an Agile, continuous-delivery environment.

Have practical knowledge of Git branching models and development workflows. Have scripting experience in Bash, Python, or a similar language. Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, mentoring, and software quality practices. We consider the following experiences as a plus BMC, OpenBMC, BIOS, UEFI, Yocto, or platform management technologies. MCU bare-metal or RTOS development. x86 architecture and server platform knowledge.

FPGA fundamentals and hardware interfacing. Test automation, hardware validation, and lab debugging tools. CI/CD, automated testing, requirements engineering, and secure software development. Cloud-managed, edge, manufacturing, or production test solutions. Here are a few examples of what you’ll get for the great work you provide… Great team environment with regular team activities. Modern office in Science Park with excellent facilities.

Opportunities for international collaboration and business travel. Team-building events. Competitive benefits package including SZÉP card, private medical insurance, and annual bonus. Internal and external professional training opportunities. Flexible working hours. International career development opportunities.

### Work location

Budapest – Science Park AS108 Job Category Design, Process & Technology Engineering Required Skills: Optional Skills: Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications.

This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 17, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 17, 2026
- Listed for: 2 days
- Location: Hungary, Budapest
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Flex’s careers site →](https://flextronics.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Hungary-Budapest/Software-Technical-Lead_WD231880)

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