Manager R&D

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

The Life Sciences R&D department consists of around 200 engineers developing Electron Microscopy (EM) solutions and applications that help our customers make the world cleaner, healthier, and safer. Our global teams—based in Eindhoven (NL), Brno (CZ), Hyderabad (IN), and Bordeaux (FR)—bring together   expertise   in hardware, software, and scientific applications.  

Within this environment, we are strengthening our software capabilities for the cryo-EM workflow and are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead a focused, high-impact team.  

The Role  

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team   of  software   engineers responsible for the design, development, and lifecycle of a key application within the cryo-EM workflow. This application plays a critical role in enabling scientists to process, analyze, and interpret microscopy data.  

This is a hands-on leadership role combining   people   management with technical leadership. You will guide the team’s day-to-day execution while actively shaping architecture, engineering practices, and technical direction.  

You will work closely with product owners, scientists, and other engineering teams across sites to deliver high-quality software and continuously improve the way we build and   operate   our systems.  

Responsibilities  

Team Leadership & Development  

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team   of     software   engineers   

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture   

• Support career development, performance management, and continuous learning   

• Contribute to hiring and onboarding of new team members   

Technical Leadership  

• Provide   hands-on technical guidance in software design, architecture, and implementation   

• Act as a key decision-maker for technical direction and trade-offs within the application   

• Ensure maintainable, scalable, and robust system design   

• Contribute to critical parts of the codebase where needed   

Engineering Execution  

• Own end-to-end delivery of the team’s application, including planning, development, testing, and release   

• Collaborate with product management to define scope, priorities, and roadmap   

• Ensure   high standards   for code quality, testing, and documentation   

• Drive predictable and transparent delivery   

Engineering Excellence  

• Promote modern software engineering practices (e.g., CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews)   

• Continuously improve development processes, tooling, and team efficiency   

• Ensure system reliability, performance, and maintainability   

Collaboration & Impact  

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including scientists, application specialists, and other engineering groups   

• Align with global R&D teams on standards, architecture, and integration points   

• Contribute to broader engineering initiatives and knowledge sharing across sites   

Education and Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s or   Master’s degree in Software Engineering , Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field   

• 10+ years   experience in software development, including experience in a technical leadership or team lead role   

• Experience managing or mentoring engineers (formal or informal leadership)   

• Strong understanding of software architecture, design principles, and development practices   

• Hands-on experience with modern development tools and practices (e.g., version control, CI/CD, automated testing)   

• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with team leadership responsibilities   

• Experience working in cross-functional and/or international environments   

• Strong communication   skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders   in a global organization  

Nice to Have  

• Experience with scientific software, imaging, or data-intensive applications   

• Familiarity with Python, C++, or similar languages used in high-performance or scientific computing   

• Familiarity with DevOps,   DevSecOps , Jenkins,   gitlab   pipelines

• Experience working with distributed systems or large datasets   

• Interest in life sciences, microscopy, or scientific research domains   

Why Join Us  

Join us in advancing cryo-electron microscopy technologies that enable groundbreaking discoveries in structural biology and drug development. You will work in a collaborative, international environment where your contributions directly   impact   scientific innovation and real-world outcomes.