R&D Manager, Embedded

About the Job 

We are looking for a software expert to lead one of our embedded R&D teams in Berlin, Germany. 

As a Manager for a group of developers, you help create an inspiring team environment, facilitate an open and engaging communication culture, and support the team in achieving their goals. You will be responsible for leading and motivating team members and representing the team towards other functions in the company, customers, and the Qt open-source community. 

You will work on the world's leading cross-platform C++ framework, where you will contribute to developing solutions that make life easy for application developers on a multitude of platforms, from embedded to desktop and mobile. 

As an R&D team leader you will not just focus on management efforts, but you will also actively contribute to the development work. You will spend most of your time on technical tasks. In addition, you will be assisting the team in achieving their goals and growing their skills. 

You will: 

• Actively contribute to the development process by writing robust, modern C++ code 
• Participate in software design and architecture discussions. 
• Work hands-on with the world's leading cross-platform C++ framework, focusing on embedded systems. 
• Contribute to the Qt open-source community and maintain a positive external presence 
• Coach and mentor team members, helping them grow their technical skills 
• Implement best practices in software development 
• Facilitate open communication and knowledge sharing within the team 
• Motivate and guide team members toward achieving their goals 
• Ensure alignment with company goals and objectives. 

About You: 

• Extensive experience with the C++ programming language 
• Experience with debugging and profiling on embedded devices 
• Hands-on experience working on embedded software projects, with or without an operating system 
• In-depth understanding of software design and architecture principles 
• Proficient in graphics programming on embedded devices is a plus 
• Familiarity with the Qt framework and QML is a plus 
• Leadership and/or mentoring experience in managing software development teams is a plus 
• Ability to work within a diverse team  
• Excellent communication skills to represent the team internally and externally 
• Ability to keep information flowing within the team and with other stakeholders 
• Advanced English communication skills both verbal and written (English is our corporate language) 

We offer: 

At Qt, you get to work with a truly global team in an innovative and fun environment and with world-leading customers and a large, unique community. We have a cool product, but it is our people that make us exceptional. 

• Public transportation ticket (Deutschland ticket)  
• 30 vacation days per year 
• Flexible hours that focus on work/life balance 
• Possibility to work up to 3 days/week from home  
• Mobile phone and subscription 
• Language learning platform (Babbel) 
• Full support for your mental health at work and home via Auntie Program 
• A friendly, diverse, and sociable workplace  
• Great colleagues from all over the world 
  

Be yourself at Qt 

At Qt, we appreciate the individual differences of our employees and aim to promote diversity through all our practices. We provide a workplace that generates equal opportunities regardless of gender, religion, national origin, age, disabilities, and any other factors. We have unique products, but our people make us exceptional. We strongly encourage people from all groups to apply – we welcome you as you are. 

We would like to know more about you. Tell us about your skills, strengths, and knowledge, but even more importantly about yourself. 

About Qt 

Qt Group (Nasdaq Helsinki: QTCOM) is a global software company, trusted by industry leaders and over 1.5 million developers worldwide to create applications and smart devices that users love. We help our customers to increase productivity through the entire product development lifecycle - from UI design and software development to quality management and deployment. 

Our customers are in more than 70 different industries in over 180 countries. Qt Group is headquartered in Espoo, Finland, and employs almost 700 people globally. To learn more, visit www.qt.io