Software Development Manager
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Requirements
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Experience leading software engineering teams
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Ability to bring order to complex environments
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Comfortable influencing in a large, international organisation
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Background in C++ systems or similar (but no longer hands-on)
The Environment
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C++ systems software
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High-performance, multi-threaded systems
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Data processing / visualisation
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RF and communications technology
Benefits & conditions
You'll lead a 15-person software team working on complex C++ systems in RF and wireless communications.
The engineers are strong. The challenge is structure, clarity, and consistent delivery within a global organisation.
This role exists to fix that.
What You'll Own
You won't be judged on code.
You'll be judged on whether the team:
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Delivers consistently
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Operates with clarity
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Works effectively across an international structure
Your focus:
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Bring structure and organisation to the team
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Support engineers from graduate to architect
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Remove friction with stakeholders across Europe
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Create an environment where engineers perform at their best
What This Role Is Not
If you want to code - this isn't your role. If you lead through technical authority - this isn't your role. If you micro-manage - this isn't your role.
What This Requires