Head Software Development Laboratory Weighing (f/m/x)

Mettler Toledo AG; Nänikon; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

METTLER TOLEDO AG in Nänikon-Greifensee is seeking a dynamic Head of Software Development for Laboratory Weighing (LabTec). You will lead a software team of about 30 professionals, shape strategy across embedded, Linux, PC and service software, and collaborate with Product, Hardware, and Quality.

The role emphasizes engineering excellence, scalable architectures, CI/CD, and certification support, with responsibility for AI-enabled tooling and cybersecurity initiatives to drive the next

Aufgaben

• Lead and inspire high-performing software teams.
• Build and develop a software organization of ~30 professionals.
• Empower Team Leaders, Architects, and Engineers.
• Foster collaboration, growth, and engineering excellence.
• Guide critical software projects and transformations.
• Define and execute software strategy across embedded, Linux, PC, and service software.
• Drive scalable architectures, platforms, and processes.
• Increase reuse, accelerate innovation, reduce complexity.
• Support compliance and certification through smart design.
• Own and evolve Linux/Debian platform for future products.
• Advance CI/CD, test automation, and release processes.
• Strengthen engineering excellence with modern tools.
• Define and implement AI strategy for software development.
• Establish best practices for AI-enabled tooling.
• Drive cybersecurity initiatives and CRA compliance.
• Collaborate across functions to influence roadmaps.
• Partner with Product, Hardware, Service and Quality.
• Manage external development partners and suppliers.
• Represent software topics at leadership level.

Jobbeschreibung

For Software Leaders who want to shape technology, teams, and strategyLaboratory Weighing (LabTec) is a global business area of METTLER TOLEDO. Our employees develop, manufacture, and market highly precise instruments that help customers maximize value in their demanding applications.At our global operational headquarters in Nänikon-Greifensee, we are seeking a dynamic and motivated professional to lead our Software Team as Head of Software Development Laboratory Weighing (f/m/d), 100%In this role you will lead a team of approximately 30 software professionals and become a key member of the R&D Leadership Team. You will combine technical vision, people leadership, and business impact while driving the next generation of software solutions for laboratory weighing technologies.

What you'll be doing in detail:

• Lead and Inspire High-Performing Teams
• Lead and develop a software organization of ~30 professionals.
• Manage and empower Team Leaders, Architects, and Software Engineers.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and engineering excellence.
• Guide critical software projects and organizational transformations.
• Drive Software Strategy and Architecture
• Define and execute the software strategy across embedded, Linux, PC, and service software.
• Drive scalable architectures, platforms, and development processes.
• Increase software reuse, accelerate innovation, and reduce complexity.
• Support compliance and certification through smart software design.
• Shape the Future of Software Engineering
• Own and evolve the Linux/Debian platform for future products.
• Advance development environments, CI/CD, test automation, and release processes.
• Strengthen engineering excellence through modern tools and practices.
• Lead Innovation in Emerging Technologies
• Define and implement the AI strategy for software development.
• Establish best practices for AI-enabled engineering tools.
• Drive cybersecurity initiatives and CRA compliance.
• Build capabilities for next-generation software technologies.
• Collaborate Across Functions
• Influence product roadmaps and strategic R&D decisions.
• Partner with Product Management, Hardware Engineering, Service, and Quality.
• Manage external development partners and suppliers.
• Represent software topics at leadership level.