Job-Nr. 67762401

Lead Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Novanta Europe GmbH vor 1 Wochen

VollzeitFührungsposition

StandortBerlin, Berlin

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

Your Responsibilities:

Leading software development for medical devices and guiding engineers in the implementation of software solutions
Leading the transformation from classical software development to AI-supported software development within the team
Requirements analysis and creation/review of software requirements and related documentation
Ensuring compliance, traceability, and product lifecycle documentation within medical device development
Conducting design and code reviews
Planning and coordinating software development activities within the team
Creation and execution of software tests and resolution of complex software issues
Applying and further developing software standards and best practices
Creating and maintaining technical and regulatory documentation in accordance with FDA, ISO 13485, and IEC 62304 requirements
Providing technical leadership through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing
Supporting strategic and technical decision-making within the software engineering function Additional Responsibilities:
Driving the adoption of AI-supported software development practices, tools, and workflows
Supporting engineers, students, and external development partners on complex technical topics
Assessing the impact of new technologies, standards, and AI-supported development methods
Mentoring new employees and fostering engineering excellence within the team
Supporting hiring activities by assessing technical capabilities and leadership potential
Providing technical input for performance evaluations and employee development
Monitoring industry trends and representing the organization in relevant technical forums where appropriate
Advising management on software engineering and technology-related decisions

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, or equivalent
Experience leading software development activities for regulated medical devices and providing technical guidance to engineers
Strong understanding of AI-supported software development approaches and practices
Very good knowledge of software architecture, software design, and system development
Extensive experience in embedded software development with C/C++
Experience mentoring engineers and reviewing technical solutions
Knowledge of software development tools and AI-supported engineering approaches
Good verbal and written English skills (B2 or higher)
Desirable: knowledge of electrical engineering and communication/transmission protocols
Strong technical leadership skills and the ability to influence without direct disciplinary authority
High willingness and capability to drive change and innovation
Structured, quality-conscious, trustworthy, and team-oriented working style

We offer

As a Lead Software Engineer , you will provide technical leadership for software development activities, guide engineering teams on complex technical challenges, and help drive the adoption of modern AI-supported development practices.