Engineering Manager / Team Lead Software Engineering (80 - 100%)

Wingtra; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 90’000 - 140’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of drone technology as a Software Engineering Leader. This exciting opportunity allows you to shape a talented team and drive the development of innovative cloud-based solutions. With a strong foundation and a commitment to excellence, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the organization from hardware to software as a service. Collaborate with diverse teams, champion best practices, and lead projects that will have a lasting impact on the industry. If you are passionate about technology and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role with mentoring experience.

Aufgaben

• Inspire and guide a team of software engineers towards high performance.
• Own the end-to-end software development lifecycle and foster continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Software Engineering

Team Leadership

Node.js

React

AWS

Agile Methodologies

C++

Qt

Android

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CI/CD Tools

Jobbeschreibung

Are you passionate about building exceptional products in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment? Join us at an exciting stage as we expand Wingtra's product portfolio with a cloud-based software solution. As this product grows, you’ll have the chance to enhance a high-performing software development environment by refining setup, processes, and tools—all while benefiting from a solid foundation already in place. As a strategic pillar in our transformation from a hardware company to a SaaS and end-to-end solutions provider, this product plays a vital role in our vision. Backed by a strong position in the US drone surveying and mapping market, we’re poised for global success - and we want you on board!

Responsibilities

• Inspire, mentor, and guide a diverse team of talented software engineers to achieve high performance, alignment, and continuous growth.
• Take full process ownership of the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to software delivery, fostering continuous improvement through feedback loops.
• Conduct regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and growth sessions, delivering constructive feedback to help individuals thrive.
• Build strong relationships across teams, serve as your team’s representative, and ensure seamless collaboration with other teams at Wingtra, as well as external contractors.
• Cultivate a team culture centered on collaboration, transparency, and a shared commitment to excellence.
• Champion software development best practices, including Agile methodologies, quality assurance, DevOps strategies, and CI/CD tooling.
• Manage cross-functional projects, plan roadmaps in collaboration with the product owner, and communicate priorities, needs, and metrics effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years of professional experience in software engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in a people leadership role, demonstrating skills in mentoring, coaching, and managing teams.
• Proficiency in modern web stacks: Node.js, React, Terraform, AWS (or similar).
• Excellent communication skills to effectively bridge gaps and challenges between teams and departments.
• Experience with C++ and Qt or/and Android are a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile-based methodology and software delivery practices.