Product Software and Firmware Engineering Manager (f/m)

Our requirements

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation and Robotics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Several years of professional experience in Software Engineering, Firmware Engineering, Embedded Systems or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in people leadership, technical-team leadership or engineering management.
• Practical experience in recruitment, employee development, goal setting and performance reviews.
• Good understanding of software-development and firmware-development environments.
• The ability to understand technical dependencies and discuss engineering topics with developers, Tech Leads and Architects.
• Strong communication, stakeholder-management and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to combine information from different teams, reports and conversations and recognize topics that require attention.
• Experience working with distributed, international and cross-functional teams.
• The confidence to propose solutions, challenge assumptions and influence stakeholders without relying solely on formal authority.
• A pragmatic, structured and solution-oriented approach.
• Very good written and spoken English.

Optional

• Experience in a shared-services or engineering-services environment.
• Previous experience as an Engineering Manager, Team Lead, Tech Lead, Software Architect or senior engineer.
• Knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, embedded Linux or hardware-software integration.
• Familiarity with software architecture, testing, CI/CD, development tooling and technical documentation.
• Understanding of industrial automation products and communication protocols.
• Knowledge of product-security topics, secure development practices, IEC 62443 or the Cyber Resilience Act.
• Experience in workforce planning, budgeting and KPI reporting.
• German language skills.

Your responsibilities

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary Software and Firmware Engineering teams.
• Build strong relationships with international engineering teams and internal customers.
• Understand business, product and technical needs through active listening, structured discussions and targeted questions and translate these needs into clear role profiles, competence requirements and realistic recruitment plans.
• Lead recruitment processes in cooperation with recruiters, HR partners, technical experts and international stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate structured onboarding, including technical integration, system access, tools, infrastructure and cooperation with the relevant headquarters team.
• Identify and resolve communication, organizational and cooperation problems affecting employees or internal customers.
• Use your local office presence to recognize issues that may not be visible to remote stakeholders.
• Support employees through regular one-to-one meetings, active listening, coaching and appropriate questions.
• Define annual objectives, conduct employee reviews and prepare individual development plans.
• Identify competence gaps and create opportunities for professional and technical growth.
• Propose shared processes, tools, infrastructure and knowledge-sharing solutions.
• Bring relevant stakeholders together and build commitment to cross-team cooperation.
• Support Tech Leads, Architects and technical experts in taking ownership of technical decisions.
• Ensure accurate and timely management reporting.
• Continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of Software and Firmware Engineering Services.

About the project

What we offer

• A leadership role with a real impact on the development of Software and Firmware Engineering Services.
• The opportunity to shape how local engineering teams cooperate with international product-development organizations.
• Significant influence on recruitment, competence development, engineering practices and the future service portfolio.
• Cooperation with international engineering teams, technical experts and business stakeholders.
• The opportunity to improve processes and introduce solutions that benefit multiple engineering teams.
• A role combining people leadership, technology, organizational development and international cooperation.
• A working environment that values ownership, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• A working environment that values ownership, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• A challenging work in an innovative Shared Services Center in Poznan
• A stable work in an international organization
• Participation in interesting projects
• Development opportunities and a wide range of training, including subsidised language courses
• Private medical care
• A multisport card
• Housing loans and a loan and assistance fund
• Annual bonus
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely up to 8 days a month
• Subsidies for commuting more than 30 km from PxC BS
• A referral bonus

Benefits

• sharing the costs of sports activities
• private medical care
• sharing the costs of foreign language classes
• sharing the costs of professional training & courses
• life insurance
• remote work opportunities
• flexible working time
• integration events
• preferential loans
• parking space for employees
• extra social benefits
• pre-paid cards
• holiday funds
• redeployment package
• sharing the costs of holidays for kids
• baby layette
• school layette
• christmas gifts
• sharing the commuting costs
• employee referral program
• opportunity to obtain permits and licenses
• charity initiatives
• family picnics
• extra leave
• annual award