Manager - Software Engineering

We are a global technology company developing innovative solutions for mining, tunnelling, and construction, improving project safety, environmental impact, and productivity. We offer premium equipment, all-round aftermarket services and high-quality chemicals and rock support as our core products to our customers. We operate globally in over 30 countries with more than 1,800 experts.

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• Caring, Committed & Courageous. We foster your talent, with us you shine.

Responsibilities

Lead the Software Engineering competence area in India within NPD Engineering organization, including people management, performance management, and team well-being. Build, develop, and maintain engineering capabilities in software engineering, covering embedded control systems, simulation, functional safety and autonomy development.

Own and develop engineering ways of working for software disciplines, including design practices, documentation, quality and cybersecurity standards. Ensure consistent technical quality and compliance of software engineering contributions to Product Development initiatives. Support Product Development through matrix resourcing, ensuring appropriate software expertise is available when needed.

Collaborate closely with Architecture & Systems Engineering to ensure alignment with system architecture, interfaces, and safety concepts. Work with Validation & Release Management to support testability, verification, and compliance of control system and software solutions. Contribute to capacity planning and workload balancing, ensuring sustainable use of engineering resources.

Drive competence development and learning, including training plans, mentoring, and professional development of technical experts. Support the introduction and use of software engineering tools, methods, and simulation environments. Promote a culture of engineering excellence, safety awareness, and continuous improvement.

Participate in long-term capability and workforce planning, aligned with product and technology roadmaps.

Requirements

Strong experience (5-8 years) in embedded control system software, or other software engineering roles, preferably in mobile machinery, heavy equipment, or related domains. Proven experience in line management or technical leadership roles within engineering organizations. (3+ years) Solid understanding of modern software engineering processes.

Experience working in matrix organizations, supporting product or project delivery while maintaining line responsibilities. Familiarity with software engineering quality practices, design standards, and documentation requirements. Understanding system safety and functional safety in mobile machinery. Experience collaborating with systems engineering, software engineering, electric and hydraulic engineering and validation teams.

Strong people leadership skills, with a coaching and development-oriented mindset. Structured and pragmatic approach to problem-solving and engineering management. Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and organizational boundaries. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. #LI-DNI Come and share your courage to shine with us!

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