Manager R&D

Department

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.

The Role

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.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team ofsoftware 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+ yearsexperience 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 stakeholdersin a global organization

Nice to Have

• Experience with scientific software, imaging, or data-intensive applications

• Familiarity with Python, C++, or similar languages used in high-performance or scientific computing

• Experience working with distributed systems or large datasets

• Interest in life sciences, microscopy, or scientific research domains

Why Join Us

Join us in advancing cryo-electron microscopy technologies that enable groundbreaking discoveries in structural biology and drug development. You will work in a collaborative, international environment where your contributions directly impact scientific innovation and real-world outcomes.