Software Engineering Manager (m/f)

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Software Engineering Manager to join our Scientific Services department.

Cosylab’s Scientific Services department is renowned for delivering top-of-the-line turnkey software solutions that power the world’s most intricate and sophisticated systems, such as particle accelerators, large telescope arrays, and fusion reactors. Our solutions are a critical component of the most notable international science projects, including ITER, FAIR, ESS, CTA, ALMA, and other ground-breaking initiatives that have revolutionized the world of science and engineering.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of individuals, ensuring the successful completion of projects, and identifying new business opportunities to secure new work for the group. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop their leadership and business development skills and positively impact the organization.

• Actively participate in executing the department’s strategy for revenue and growth, including identifying new business opportunities and securing new work for the group.
• Lead and motivate a team of 10-15 individuals to achieve project goals.
• Assign project roles and monitor the team’s backlog to optimize team capacity utilization.
• Plan and define the team’s KPIs and monitor progress towards meeting them.
• Plan and execute the team’s growth, ensuring long-term stability by coaching and onboarding new team members.
• Manage the career development of team members and conduct performance reviews.
• Continuously monitor project metrics and provide the team with ideas and solutions for improving project deliverables.
• Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate efficiently with other departments in the organization, including Sales, Marketing, and People.

• Experience in leading teams in customer-facing organizations (Services, Support).
• Background in software development and/or previous experience with software project management.
• Proven sales and pre-sales engineering track record, including the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Experience in managing budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure project success.
• Ability to balance business and team needs to meet expectations, timelines, and customer experience.
• Excellent leadership and people development skills, including the capacity to inspire and guide a diverse team of engineers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• B.Sc. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics or other related technical disciplines.  
• Fluency in spoken and written English. 

• Proven experience with integrating developed components and subsystems into larger systems at customer sites, ensuring seamless functionality and meeting project requirements.

• Employment contract for an indefinite period with a six-month probationary period.
• Plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth combined with a competitive and periodically updated salary tailored to your skills, experiences, and results.
• A work environment with flexible working hours and a hybrid work model.
• Interesting work, full of challenges in an international working environment.
• High-impact learning culture: regular in-house and external training sessions and a team of international professionals eager to help you grow.
• Many recreational after-work activities, unlimited coffee, soft drinks, fruit, and other well-being goodies.
• Cosylab events (Team buildings, CosyPicnic, New Year’s Party, … ).
• Casual atmosphere with friendly faces where you can completely “be yourself”.