Job Description

R&D Software Manager - North Dublin

Ref No: AM17880

County Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Competitive salary

R&D Software Manager - North Dublin.

Our client is expanding the software team and require an experienced R&D Software Manager and leader to manage a team of engineers to complement the existing broad range of Engineering competencies in the development of medical diagnostic equipment. 
The mission of this role is to lead and develop a high performing software team that can deliver solutions at pace. The successful candidate must have a proven track record in strategy, roadmap development, team building, system integration and on-time product delivery. Must demonstrate the ability to ensure team members work collaboratively and in a systematic fashion with other Engineering functions to deliver high-end innovative products. The role involves working on a wide range of software projects to deliver innovative full stack software solutions.

As a key leader you will be part of a highly innovative multi-disciplinary engineering team (Mechanical, Electronics, Firmware, Systems Integration, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Optics) managing a team of engineers working on complex problems.

The critical skills and personality we are looking for:
• Extensive experience in developing & leading a high-performing software development team fostering a collaborative and innovative culture, with a focus on building expertise & empowerment
• Lead the team to translate customer needs and design input requirements into detailed architecture and design specifications
• Ability to integrate software with different technologies (Fluidic sensing, electronics, motion control, and vision)
• Use software engineering best practices to ensure a high standard of quality for all the team's deliverables (Agile, SCRUM etc.)
• Setup of rigorous testing strategies for all software releases
• Someone who can problem solve to a solution, with a structured analytical approach
• Experience in a regulated environment would be beneficial, not essential
• Must have knowledge of the software development life cycle including
o Strong programming and architectural skills (C, C#, C++)
o Experience in leading full stack product development
o Experience with design and implementation of real-time systems over CAN Open or another protocol

Interested applicants should have and be:

• High-paced individual with the ability to define and develop the infrastructure and framework to establish a world-class Software Centre of Excellence
• Eager and passionate in defining strategy, budget management, develop roadmaps and lead team-driven solutions in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Ability to work across multiple functional boundaries to deliver the desired outcome
• Is a strong and decisive leader with extensive experience
• Ability to make informed key decisions to drive the business forward
• An excellent team player who knows how to work in a team environment
• Excellent communications skills - written and verbal

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical discipline (Electronics / Software / Electrical / Mechatronic)
• At least 10 years’ relevant engineering experience including 5 or more years’ experience in managing a high-performing software team