Head of Software Engineering

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Fareham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Fareham is seeking a Head of Software Engineering to lead a team in developing cutting-edge marine electronics products. You will enhance software quality and collaborate across departments to ensure the delivery of reliable devices. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in engineering, proven leadership experience, and expertise in C/C++ for embedded systems. A commitment to ethical standards and compliance with regulations is essential. This position requires on-site presence at least 4 days per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a software engineering leader.
• Track record of building performing teams.
• Career experience in developing C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with leading offshore software development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and line manage a team of technical authorities and line managers.
• Provide technical direction for the company’s software engineering activities.
• Lead initiatives to improve the company’s software quality across the product range.
• Work within an agile environment and experience with SAFe Value Streams.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

C/C++ programming

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree level engineering qualification

Job description

Head of Software Engineering page is loaded## Head of Software Engineeringlocations: UK - Farehamtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ32463**Be visionary**Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.**Job Description****Job Summary:**Raymarine is a leader in the Marine Electronics industry, we design and manufacture cutting edge products covering a wide range of technologies; including Radar, Sonar, Cameras, Chart Plotters and Instruments, destined for an array of markets including leisure, first responders and commercial.As the Head of Software, you would be at the forefront of developing new products and technologies. You will use your leadership, technical expertise and problem-solving abilities to create innovative solutions to challenges faced within the marine sector. Alongside your team you will be involved in the full life cycle of new products, working closely with other departments (such as hardware and mechanical engineering) to produce vital, high quality and reliable devices for our customers.**Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Lead and Line manage a team of technical authorities and line managers.* Provide technical direction for the company’s software engineering activities.* Lead initiatives to improve the company’s software quality across the product range.* Keep up to date with industry trends with the Software community.* Work closely with all product development teams to keep the R&D process flowing smoothly.* Maintain the team’s budget and drive for value for money.* Work closely with the Product Management teams, to maintain Product Backlog efficiency.* Work within an agile environment and experience with SAFe Value Streams**Job Qualifications:*** Degree level engineering qualification* Proven experience as a software engineering leader.* Track record of building performing teams* Career experience in developing C/C++ for embedded systems* Experience with leading offshore software development teams.* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail* Excellent collaboration and communication skills* Ability to drive new strategies and continuous process improvements.* Ability to be on site at least 4 days per week.This position requires access to export-controlled information or items (i.e. regulated technology or technical data per ITAR/EAR US regulations). Applicants must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions..