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In this role, you will define and implement the software strategy for document processing systems, lead interdisciplinary teams, optimize development processes, and ensure system reliability.
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Your role in the team
- We are seeking a hands-on Head of Software Engineering to define and deliver the software strategy for our document processing machines.
- You will lead cross-disciplinary teams (embedded, backend, UI/UX, automation), own software architecture and the full product lifecycle, and drive modernization initiatives such as CI/CD, DevOps, IoT and Industry 4.0 integration.
- 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.
Our expectations of you
Education
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Vertrautheit mit Sicherheitsbest 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.
Experience
- Proven experience in software development within industrial or embedded product environments.
- Experience with code review processes, coding standards and technical governance.
What we offer
- Attraktive zusätzliche finanzielle Leistungen wie Urlaubsentgelt und Gesundheitsbonus.
- Contribution to company pension scheme and occupational disability insurance.
- Individual support from the Mühlbauer Academy through internal and external training programmes.
- Employee events (e.g., Christmas party, visit to a folk festival, and barbecue).
- International working environment - opportunities for temporary assignments abroad.
- At the Roding site, you can also expect: low-cost catering in the company canteen, the company's own fitness studio.
Benefits
Higher take-home pay
Health, fitness & fun
Food & drink
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About your employer
Mühlbauer is a technology leader in the fields of smart cards, ePassports, RFID-smart labels and flexible solar cells. With over 35 years of experience, Mühlbauer has a proven track record of providing innovative solutions to its customers.
- Established Company
- Onsite
- Engineering Industry
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