Responsibilities
* Team Leadership: Oversee and mentor a diverse team of software engineers and architects, inspiring them to deliver high-quality software solutions on time.
* Research and Innovation: Drive the development of cutting-edge software solutions, staying informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Explore innovative software engineering methodologies and spearhead research initiatives to implement them.
* Technical Expertise: Possess in-depth knowledge of software development, operations, security, and cloud-native technologies, with a focus on advancements and their potential application within the organization.
* Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership to define the R&D strategy and roadmap, ensuring R&D initiatives align with overall company objectives through business planning.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including product management, security, and R&D teams, to ensure seamless collaboration and goal alignment.
* Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee the delivery of reliable and high-performance software solutions, meeting quality standards.
* Budget and Project Management: Develop and manage the R&D budget, optimizing resource allocation to achieve strategic objectives and successfully managing various projects across the company.
About You
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
* 15-20 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on building software and platforms.
* Proven track record of successfully leading and managing global teams, fostering growth and success.
* Extensive knowledge of software development methodologies, operations, security, and cloud-native technologies.
* Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Experience in budget management, resource allocation, and project management, with a focus on delivering results.
About Us
As a leading innovator in cloud-based solutions, Hexagon operates a central R&D group, the Innovation Hub, which provides both hardware and software technologies. Our aim is to create innovative solutions where our core competencies overlap in areas such as autonomous vehicles, construction, fabrication, mining, agriculture, and smart cities.
We have 20,000 staff globally, nearly a quarter of whom focus on R&D. Our software environment is diverse, ranging from FPGA Firmware in our own hardware devices to Cloud Native SaaS platforms. Your role as part of the Cloud team would be to guide divisional development teams through best practices, optimizing synergies and reuse while improving interoperability across the organization.