Manager, Software & Firmware Development

A Snapshot of What You’ll Do

Our Software Engineer's are responsible for the design, development, testing and maintenance of Anton Paar Quanta Tec software projects that support new product innovation and development of analytical lab instrumentation. As a member of our R&D team you'll be responsible for:

The Software & Firmware Development Manager is responsible for the design, development, testing and maintenance of Anton Paar Quanta Tec software and firmware projects that support development of analytical lab instrumentation. The Software & Firmware Development Manager is responsible for:

• Setting the standard of quality of work regarding source code, architecture, testing, product robustness, aesthetics and ease of use
• Managing the software development process and ensuring that the team utilizes the tools necessary to timely and efficiently advance projects with the highest level of quality
• Actively leading by setting priorities, expectations and fully advancing the team through hiring, training and mentoring
• Agile delivery and Scrum management, leading sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews/retrospectives, backlog prioritization, and continuous improvement across the team.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders regarding software features to support existing products and new product development
• Fostering the exploration and utilization of modern software methods by staying up to date on industry advancements and best practices

The Software & Firmware Development Manager is a self-starter who leads a team, balances multiple projects on defined timelines and engages with inter-company teams to refine the product requirements. Job duties include:

• Evaluating internal talent to best allocate resources and assign work accordingly
• Attending meetings on behalf of the department for project planning
• Acting as a liaison between departments to ensure projects are executed on schedule
• Handling the most challenging issues and elevating concerns as necessary on behalf of the department
• Working with department head to meet corporate objectives and targets
• Designing graphical user interfaces (GUI) for new software
• Architecting the software structure roadmap for new measurement instrumentation
• Troubleshooting issues including fixing bugs found during development or any issues reported by customer support or the operations team
• Working closely with cross-disciplinary teams to solve programming or product problems
• Providing critical feedback and/or code reviews for team members
• Staying up to date on programming best practices, tools and processes
• May be required to travel to other Anton Paar facilities domestically or internationally (  5%)
• All other duties as assigned

The Software & Firmware Development Manager typically requires a combination of supervisory experience, education, training, certifications and skills. This role requires the following:

• BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum of 5 years′ experience in software development
• Minimum of 5 years of combined programming experience in C++ and C#
• Minimum of 5 years′ experience in embedded software development
• Minimum of 3 years managing a team
• Experience in Graphical User Interface (GUI) design and development
• Experience in Version Control
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated efficient work methods and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal business functions and external suppliers

Preferred skills include:

• MS in Computer Science or related field
• Knowledge of Anton Paar development framework, SQL and databases, Visual Studio, TCP/IP programming, Linux O/S, RTOS and Scrum/XP

The Software & Firmware Development Manager will possess leadership skills in addition to technical skills, soft skills and industry knowledge to lead a team of engineers, including:

• Commitment & Initiative:
  • Leads according to the principles, vision and values of the organization
  • Shows strong support and enthusiasm in their work assignments
  • Launches…