Head of Software Engineering

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the software strategy and roadmap for document processing products.
• Lead and grow interdisciplinary teams (embedded, backend, frontend, QA, automation); hire, mentor and set performance goals.
• Own software architecture and lifecycle: design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance and decommissioning.
• Ensure reliability, performance and security of production systems through observability, testing and Site Reliability Engineering practices.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, product and operations to align technical decisions with business needs.
• Drive automation and digitalization: document workflows, IoT connectivity, remote diagnostics and Industry 4.0 features.
• Introduce and optimize development processes including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and DevOps culture.
• Measure and improve system performance through profiling, capacity planning and continuous improvement cycles.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent
• Proven experience in software development within industrial or embedded product environments
• Leadership track record managing software teams and delivering complex projects on schedule
• Technical breadth: embedded systems, real time control software, industrial interfaces and networking
• Familiarity with automation or document processing systems is a strong advantage
• Experience with code review processes, coding standards and technical governance
• Familiarity with security best practices (OWASP, secure coding)
• Knowledge of standards and compliance relevant to industrial software and product safety
• Strategic mindset with strong stakeholder communication and business acumen

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in software strategy and architecture for document processing products, with a strong focus on leading interdisciplinary teams and ensuring system reliability and security. Proficient in automation, CI/CD processes, and compliance standards relevant to industrial software.