R&D Team Manager

We are looking to strengthen our ClickShare R&D team with an enthusiastic Team Lead to lead and coach an Agile team of (embedded) software engineers.

The R&D Team Lead will spearhead the design, development, and implementation of highly complex research and development projects. This role requires an expert understanding of R&D principles in an agile context, and the ability to lead and mentor a team of researchers and engineers. The R&D Team Lead will work autonomously and collaboratively with senior management to ensure the successful completion of projects, driving innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the design and development of highly complex R&D projects.
• Conduct advanced research and gather data to support project requirements.
• Prepare and review comprehensive technical documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and integration.
• Lead project meetings, providing strategic insights and updates on assigned tasks.
• Perform rigorous testing and analysis to ensure project quality and compliance.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical expertise and support.
• Drive process improvements to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain strong communication and relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their requirements and expectations are met.

Qualifications

• Expert understanding of Software development principles and practices.
• Expert understanding of (Scaled) Agile: Scrum, Kanban, Less, Safe, …
• Significant management responsibilities, including overseeing project teams and components of larger projects.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Ability to work in a structured environment with clear guidelines, while also driving process improvements and innovation.
• Tasks require advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with opportunities to tackle highly complex challenges.
• Works with minimal supervision, with significant freedom to make decisions within established guidelines.
• Contributes substantially to the successful completion of R&D projects, impacting project outcomes and team performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years of relevant experience in an R&D role.

Experience in Kotlin/Java and C++, with 5 years of relevant experience

Experience in developing embedded software/firmware on Android

Experience in developing Android Applications

Experience in developing embedded software/firmware on Linux

Git and/or Svn, CI/CD, TDD, automation

Security

Devops and infrastructure

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Expected outcomes

• Successful Project Leadership: Leading and delivering highly complex R&D projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Technical Excellence: Applying expert R&D principles to solve advanced technical challenges, ensuring high-quality and innovative solutions.
• Team Leadership: Effectively managing and mentoring engineers, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Process Improvement: Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Maintaining strong communication and relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their requirements and expectations are met.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensuring all projects comply with industry standards, regulations, and safety guidelines.
• Documentation and Reporting: Preparing and reviewing comprehensive technical documentation and reports to support project requirements and compliance.
• Continuous Learning: Staying updated with the latest R&D trends and technologies, and applying this knowledge to drive innovation within the team.