Job Description
Join NODE Robotics, a fast-growing spin-off from Europe's leading robotics institute, on a mission to revolutionize mobile robotics through intuitive, high-impact software. As an engineering manager, you'll mentor and grow a high-performing engineering team, drive the delivery of cutting-edge features across robotics and applications, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to shape the future of human-robot collaboration while helping us scale internationally in one of the most exciting tech sectors.
Activities
Team Leadership & People Development
* Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing software engineering team.
* Conduct regular feedback meetings and 1:1s, support career growth, and create a culture of continuous improvement.
* Drive recruitment and onboarding of new engineering talent.
* Own the scaling and evolution of the team: assess skills, identify gaps, and proactively shape the team structure to meet current and future business needs.
Project Execution & Delivery
* Ensure timely delivery of new features, bug fixes, and management of technical debt.
* Provide hands-on support through code reviews and design discussions.
* Foster engineering best practices and support high-quality software development.
* Continuously evolve and optimize engineering processes (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, value stream improvements).
* Facilitate agile practices to enhance team efficiency and collaboration.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Partner with the CTO and Product Management to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of software across robotics, applications, and interfaces.
* Advocate for your team's needs and help balance business urgency with long-term engineering health.
* Maintain strong visibility into progress, blockers, and team capacity.
Requirements
* Demonstrated ability to grow and manage high-performing teams through mentorship, hiring, and team building (>3 years), ideally in robotics or related fields.
* Strong technical background in software development (preferably frontend development).
* Passion for building strong teams and delivering impactful products.
* Experience with agile methodologies and modern software development practices.
* Excellent communication skills and a hands-on, collaborative leadership style.
Bonus Points
* Experience in robotics or autonomous systems.
* Experience with startups.
* Familiarity with technologies like ROS2, C++, Python, TypeScript, and Continuous Delivery practices.
Team
* We are a group of robotics nerds without the lack of social skills, aiming to become one of Europe's best teams in software development for mobile robotics
* We consist of 25 people from more than 10 different nations; the team you will be leading consists of up to 8 cross-functional experts from UI, UX, QA and robotics application engineering
* Your team closely collaborates with the "robotics core" team and directly reports to the company's CTO
* We value knowledge sharing, modern technology and flexibility in designing our daily work
Application Process
1. Personal Fit Call with Co-Founder - 30 Minutes
2. Deep Dive Call on Relevant Experience - 60 Minutes
3. On-Site Assessment Center - 180 Minutes
4. Reference Calls with former Co-Workers and/or Managers
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