Head of Software Engineering (mfd)

We are seeking a handson Head of Software Engineering to define and deliver the software strategy for our document processing machines. You will lead crossdisciplinary teams (embedded backend UI/UX automation) own software architecture and the full product lifecycle and drive modernization initiatives such as CI/CD DevOps IoT and Industry 4.0 integration.

• Define and execute the software strategy and roadmap for document processing products.
• Lead and grow interdisciplinary teams (embedded backend frontend QA automation); hire mentor and set performance goals.
• Own software architecture and lifecycle: design development testing deployment maintenance and decommissioning.
• Ensure reliability performance and security of production systems through observability testing and Site Reliability Engineering practices.
• Collaborate closely with hardware product and operations to align technical decisions with business needs.
• Drive automation and digitalization: document workflows IoT connectivity remote diagnostics and Industry 4.0 features.
• Introduce and optimize development processes including CI/CD pipelines automated testing and DevOps culture.
• Measure and improve system performance through profiling capacity planning and continuous improvement cycles.

• Degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in software development within industrial or embedded product environments.
• Leadership track record managing software teams and delivering complex projects on schedule.
• Technical breadth: embedded systems real time control software industrial interfaces and networking.
• Familiarity with automation or document processing systems is a strong advantage.
• Experience with code review processes coding standards and technical governance.
• Familiarity with security best practices (OWASP secure coding).
• Knowledge of standards and compliance relevant to industrial software and product safety.
• Strategic mindset with strong stakeholder communication and business acumen.

• Attractive additional financial benefits such as holiday pay and health bonus
• Contribution to company pension scheme and occupational disability insurance
• Individual support from the Mühlbauer Academy through internal and external training programmes
• Employee events (e.g. Christmas party visit to a folk festival and barbecue)
• International working environment - opportunities for temporary assignments abroad
• At the Roding site you can also expect: low-cost catering in the company canteen the companys own fitness studio
• You can find many more benefits on our homepage

Then we look forward to receiving your application!

If you have any questions about the position or are currently in an employment relationship and would like to clarify in a personal interview whether we offer the right conditions for you before you apply we will be happy to help. Of course we guarantee absolute discretion.

Simply contact us and we will arrange a telephone appointment to discuss all the details individually.

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