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.