Head of Software Development (m/f/d)

Overview

As Head of INFICON Leak Detection Software Development, you will assume technical and disciplinary responsibility for our well-coordinated team of 10 developers. Your focus will be on the successful implementation of software projects in a hardware-related environment, combined with high standards of user-friendliness and modern user interfaces. In line with our people-oriented values, you will actively promote the implementation of technological developments and innovations with AI support and agile methods through a performance-enhancing team culture. With a keen strategic eye, you will promote the personal development of your employees, thus preparing the department for the demands of the future.

Responsibilities

• Management and further development of software development and its integration into interdisciplinary project teams
• Coaching and mentoring of your team members
• Planning, implementation, and quality assurance of all software projects (embedded, GUI)
• Promotion of agile, collaborative, and proactive working methods (especially Scrum/Kanban)
• Ensuring efficient development processes using modern tools and AI support – for early time-to-market, high code quality, and excellent test coverage
• Close collaboration with product management, hardware development, service, production engineering, and teams at various INFICON locations
• Selection, coordination, and management of external service providers
• Designing software architecture, interfaces, and user-centered UI concepts
• Monitoring technological trends (e.g., IoT, AI, edge computing) and their strategic use

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a comparable field; or proven long-term experience in software engineering
• Relevant professional experience in leading and developing development teams
• Experience with AI-supported software development (e.g., code generation, copilots, or ML-based tools) and modern desktop/web UI design
• Proficiency with agile methods, code reviews, and modern testing procedures
• Strong social, communication, organizational skills, and initiative
• Very good written and spoken German and English
• Experience in hardware-related development (e.g., Embedded C/C++, Yocto) and knowledge of C#, Python, or modern web technologies (e.g., TypeScript, Angular, React) is advantageous
• International experience desirable but not required

Benefits

• INFICON offers a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equality and inclusion; appreciative, innovative corporate culture
• Smart and friendly colleagues who value team spirit and reliability
• Home office up to 2 days per week, flexible working hours, flexitime and lifetime working time account
• Remuneration in accordance with the IG Metall collective agreement, with INFICON profit sharing and a high-performance company pension
• Further training opportunities for professional and personal development
• Urban Sports Club allowance and canteen allowance
• Team events and learning from successes and mistakes as part of continuous development

Position Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Machinery Manufacturing