Software Engineering Manager â India (MW)
Software Engineering Manager â India (MW)
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Job Description
Location: Pune India
Contract Type: Full-time Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Reports To: R&D Director based in France
About us
Metrologic Group and DCS both part of the Sandvik Group form a unified business unit and global leader in 3D industrial metrology and dimensional quality control. Together we deliver advanced 3D measurement software and high-value-added services that help manufacturers overcome complex quality challenges and accelerate their digital transformation.
Our metrology solutions are designed to enhance quality efficiency and productivity through automation digital thread integration and closed-loop feedback. By connecting quality assurance with engineering and production we help our customers reduce their cost of quality and improve manufacturing performance.
Your Mission
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Software Engineering Manager to lead our innovation initiatives from Pune India. This role will drive the development of next-generation technologies including APIs AI and digital manufacturing solutions in close collaboration with global teams and the Sandvik Intelligent Manufacturing Innovation Hub.
This role is the first key hire in this new organization. It is a foundational role combining technical leadership team building and project delivery.
Your Key Responsibilities
Team Structuring & Management
- Act as the first local hire and actively contribute to building the team: recruitment onboarding and skill development
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of developers and engineers in Pune
- Define and implement working methods tools and rituals to foster a strong engineering culture
- Manage a multidisciplinary team (developers testers DevOps) as it grows
- Create a collaborative inclusive and high-performance work environment
- Support career development conduct regular feedback sessions and promote team learning
- Actively build and develop synergies with teams across Sandvik Metrologic Group and DCS serving as a key interface with the Sandvik Intelligent Manufacturing Innovation Hub and other global R&D units.
Technical Leadership & Knowledge Sharing
- Serve as the local technical reference: enforce best practices and ensure code quality
- Translate functional requirements into technical solutions and contribute to feasibility analysis and effort estimation
- Mentor and support developers in their daily work promoting a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement
- Lead code reviews document best practices and contribute to onboarding and training
- Participate in architectural roadmap discussions and ensure harmonization of components across the product
- Stay current with technological trends and propose relevant innovations
- Contribute to and execute the R&D strategy defined in collaboration with Metrologic Group and DCS headquarters
Project Delivery & Global Collaboration
- Organize and lead the teams work to ensure on-time high-quality delivery: planning prioritization and progress tracking
- Operate in an agile environment (Scrum Kanban) in close collaboration with product owners QA and integration teams
- Define and execute test protocols ensure proper documentation and deliver code to QA
- Provide clear and regular reporting to the R&D Directors in Metrologic Group and DCS and to other global stakeholders
- Act as the local relay for the product vision and technical priorities defined by headquarters
- Collaborate with international teams in France and the USA on cross-functional projects ensuring alignment and knowledge sharing
- Drive improvement/improvisations in technology development processes as appropriate working with the broader organization
- Maintain effective communication both verbal & written with team members and cross-functional departments.
- Manage and develop team capability & capacity in targeted areas as part of organization profit plans.
- Drive continuous improvements to processes / procedures to facilitate faster technology development and adoption
Your Profile
Education & Experience
- Masters degree (or equivalent) in computer science software engineering or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in software development including 3 years in a technical leadership role
- Proven experience in industrial software development with structured lifecycle processes
- Experience in building or structuring a team is a strong asset
- Previous exposure to international or cross-site collaboration is a plus
Technical Skills
- Solid understanding of programming in C and object-oriented
- Solid understanding of modern software architectures (microservices cloud CI/CD pipelines)
- Deep knowledge of software quality practices: automated testing code reviews continuous integration
- Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum Kanban)
- Ability to contribute across the full stack of a complex software product
- Familiarity with version control systems and collaborative development tools
- Project management and team management
Soft Skills
- Natural leadership and ability to build and grow a team
- Strong organizational and planning skills to manage delivery in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication in English (written and spoken) with the ability to report clearly and concisely
- Comfortable giving and receiving feedback mentoring others and promoting a culture of learning
- Strategic thinking and ability to align technical decisions with business goals
- Open-minded collaborative and proactive in a multicultural context
- Strong stakeholder management and project coordination skills
- Ability to work in a global cross-functional environment
What we offer
- A 4 to 6-week onboarding program in France to discover our products tools and build strong connections with the R&D teams
- The opportunity to build and lead a local team and lay the foundations of a strategic development center
- A stimulating work environment within the Sandvik Innovation Hub in Pune
- An inclusive innovative and excellence-driven company culture
- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization
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Employment Type
Full Time
