R&D embedded Software Manager

What we achieve together

• You will oversee onboarding/offboarding, recruitment, and employee development to ensure seamless administrative workflows and an outstanding candidate experience

• You will drive continuous improvement of product and component strategies and lead the implementation across the HVAC software stack

• You will build and nurture relationships with suppliers and service providers to secure reliable infrastructure components

• You will develop and execute the technical roadmap, create software architecture, and align with Product Owners and agile coaches for quarterly planning

• You will provide technical guidance and coach your team to deliver robust, maintainable C++ software on embedded Linux

• In collaboration with the team, you will govern quality processes, define the DoD, and orchestrate post-mortems and load testing to prepare for future growth

What makes us successful together

• Qualification: A university/master’s degree, and a minimum of five years of work experience, with demonstrated expertise in C++ software development and agile embedded software product or technology development

• Experience: Proven leadership of teams and experience in project deployment and PMO, with familiarity in sustaining projects and processes

• Know-how and skills: Strong technical knowledge in C++ and embedded Linux, HVAC domain knowledge, familiarity with SAFe and agile R&D practices, and embedded software architecture experience

• Nice to have: Additional language skills, experience with external partnerships and supplier management, and experience with load testing and DoD alignments

• Personality: Strategic thinker with strong coaching and development skills, excellent collaboration and communication, and a passion for solving complex technical and business challenges

• Language skills: Fluent English; additional languages are a plus

What you can count on

• Flexible work model: adjustable starting times (7:30 – 9:00AM), hybrid work 70/30, and up to 30 days of remote work from abroad from selected countries.

• Health & Wellness support: private medical care (Medicover), sports card subsidy (Multisport), group insurance (Warta), and ergonomic office spaces. 

• Time off & balance: additional paid 2 days off and subsidies for recreation.

• Financial perks: up to 30% discount on company products, support for commuting and eyewear.

• Growth & Development: access to internal training, mentoring programs, self-learning platform for languages (eTutor) and international projects.

• Culture & Community: company events, family friendly activities, and open opportunities within Vaillant Group.

What makes us special

We take care of a better climate. In every home and our environment. As a successful family business, we have been living up to this claim for over 150 years. We are one of the world's leading providers of heat pumps, digital services and efficient gas heating appliances and offer energy-saving solutions.

You will find sustainability everywhere at the Vaillant Group. In the office, at the production sites and on the road. Around 16,000 employees from over 70 countries are committed to this every day. As an international team, we take responsibility - for our future and that of our planet. We promote your personal development so that you can act with passion and together we can ensure a better climate.

Become part of the Vaillant Group and help us shape the future of heating!

We promote equity and do not tolerate any form of discrimination. We value the uniqueness of each individual and encourage all people to apply.