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Private Advertiser seeks a senior, hands-on Software Developer/Development Manager for Fire Protection Systems to lead architecture, data models and regulatory-compliant software development.
You will collaborate with Europe and Asia teams, including engineering partners in China, ensuring code quality, security and reliability across a new division and product line.
We are looking for a senior, hands-on software engineer to lead the architecture, technical direction and engineering quality of software used in certified life-safety and fire detection systems.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established European company with an international team while helping build a new division in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. You’ll work with colleagues and partners across Europe and Asia on an innovative product platform where software quality, security and reliability are critical.
A key part of the role will be working closely with engineering partners in China, so professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is essential.
Own the software architecture, data models, file formats, versioning and compatibility
Build robust applications using C# and modern .NET
Implement PKI, certificates, TLS/mTLS, credential storage and secure updates
Drive code review, automated testing, release management and requirements traceability
Produce verification evidence for third-party evaluation and certification
Collaborate with product, hardware and external engineering partners
Help establish engineering standards and best practices for a growing new division
10+ years of software engineering experience
Strong C# / .NET and desktop application experience, ideally WPF
Experience with certified, regulated or safety-related products
Strong software architecture, security, Git and testing practices
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent
Professional proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese
Experience with embedded systems, industrial protocols, IEC 61508 / IEC 62304 / UL 1998, databases or desktop deployment is advantageous.
Work with international colleagues and engineering partners across Europe and Asia
Join an established European company and help shape a new division and product from an early stage