Manager R&D

Work Schedule First Shift (Days) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description The Life Sciences R&D department consists of around 200 engineers developing Electron Microscopy (EM) solutions and applications that help our customers make the world cleaner, healthier, and safer. Our global teams—based in Eindhoven (NL), Brno (CZ), Hyderabad (IN), and Bordeaux (FR)—bring together   expertise   in hardware, software, and scientific applications.   Within this environment, we are strengthening our software capabilities for the cryo-EM workflow and are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead a focused, high-impact team.

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team   of  software   engineers responsible for the design, development, and lifecycle of a key application within the cryo-EM workflow. This application plays a critical role in enabling scientists to process, analyze, and interpret microscopy data.   This is a hands-on leadership role combining   people   management with technical leadership. You will guide the team’s day-to-day execution while actively shaping architecture, engineering practices, and technical direction.   You will work closely with product owners, scientists, and other engineering teams across sites to deliver high-quality software and continuously improve the way we build and   operate   our systems.

Team Leadership & Development   Lead, mentor, and develop a team   of     software   engineers    Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture    Support career development, performance management, and continuous learning    Contribute to hiring and onboarding of new team members    Technical Leadership   Provide   hands-on technical guidance in software design, architecture, and implementation    Act as a key decision-maker for technical direction and trade-offs within the application    Ensure maintainable, scalable, and robust system design    Contribute to critical parts of the codebase where needed    Engineering Execution   Own end-to-end delivery of the team’s application, including planning, development, testing, and release    Collaborate with product management to define scope, priorities, and roadmap    Ensure   high standards   for code quality, testing, and documentation    Drive predictable and transparent delivery    Engineering Excellence   Promote modern software engineering practices (e.g., CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews)    Continuously improve development processes, tooling, and team efficiency    Ensure system reliability, performance, and maintainability    Collaboration & Impact   Work closely with cross-functional teams, including scientists, application specialists, and other engineering groups    Align with global R&D teams on standards, architecture, and integration points    Contribute to broader engineering initiatives and knowledge sharing across sites      Education and Qualifications   Bachelor’s or   Master’s degree in Software Engineering , Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field    10+ years   experience in software development, including experience in a technical leadership or team lead role    Experience managing or mentoring engineers (formal or informal leadership)    Strong understanding of software architecture, design principles, and development practices    Hands-on experience with modern development tools and practices (e.g., version control, CI/CD, automated testing)    Ability to balance hands-on technical work with team leadership responsibilities    Experience working in cross-functional and/or international environments    Strong communication   skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders   in a global organization     Nice to Have   Experience with scientific software, imaging, or data-intensive applications